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- Tue Jul 06, 2010 3:13 pm
- Forum: Pole Vault - International
- Topic: SKorean pole vaulter Lim Eun-ji suspended for doping
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Re: SKorean pole vaulter Lim Eun-ji suspended for doping
Hydrochlorothiazide/chlorothiazide (aka "water pill") are commonly used medications for high blood pressure. They are diuretics, which cause the body to lose water. Diuretics are prohibited in sports because, in theory, they can dilute the urine and mask the detection of other banned subst...