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Greetings, I have PKD. I am 40 years old and I great kidney function. However, I have been having a lot of trouble with water retention and wanted to know if it would be harmful to my kidneys to use water pills sold at drug stores. Specifically, the one I am interested in has:
Potassium (from Potassium Gluconate) (Containing 34 mg of ElementalElemental iron Potassium) 200 mg
Proprietary Botanical Blend 200 mg
Uva Ursi 4:1 Extract 250 mg
Parsley 4:1 Extract 250 mg
Other Ingredients: Dicalcium PhosphatePhosphate fluoride Phosphate laxative, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silica, and Magnesium Stearate. Proprietary Herbal Blend: Cornsilk Stylus, Couchgrass Rhizorne, Rose HipsHip joint replacement Hip pain 4:1 Extract, Elecampane Root, Goldenrod Herb (Aerial Parts), Celery Seed 4:1 Extract, Dandelion Root Standardized Extract 5:1 (20% Taraxasterol).