Diuretics - Consequences

Consequences

Diuretics are not a psychoactive drugMind-altering; a psychoactive substance alters the user's mental state or changes one's behavior. and have no direct mental effects on the user. However, abuse and misuse of this medication can lead to severe dehydration, which may bring on headaches, mental confusion, and even seizures.

Patients using diuretics for a specific medical reason under a doctor's supervision rarely experience problems. The misuse of diuretics, however, can result in serious consequences for the user. Diuretic use among people suffering from eating disorders can cause their health to worsen even further. Competitive athletes who misuse diuretics, either due to an eating disorder or for performance-enhancing purposes, usually find that their athletic performance suffers in the long run.