Water pills are often prescribed to lower blood pressure and get rid of fluid retention in the body. (Photo Credit: Tetra images/Getty Images) Diuretics are also given if you have too much fluid ...

So you might think popping a water pill will help you de-bloat. Water pills, also known as diuretics, will likely make you pee, but they won’t really help with bloating or weight loss, ...

And, Woodcock says, they’re not safe to be crushed, chewed, or cut in half ... as you suck in water and quickly swallow the pill. This helps flush the tablet to the back of your throat, making ...

Place the pill on the tongue, near the back of the throat. Take a large sip of water. Leaning forward slightly, swallow the water and pill together. Drink another sip of water to encourage the ...