Question

A medication that increases urine production by reducing the amount

of fluid retained in the body is called a/an:

Answer 1

Diuretics or “water pills” are medicines that stimulate urine production (cause you to pee). They work by releasing extra sodium (salt) and water from your kidneys. They are often used to treat high blood pressure because the release of fluid in the body can also relieve the amount of pressure in your blood vessels.