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Can I take a diuretic after having had Botox?

Would a diuretic potentially remove the fluid in the botox injection from my skin and ruin my result? If so, how long after having had botox could I take a diuretic. I take them for fluid retention. thanks@

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Dr. George C. Peck, Jr, MD
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