Posted by APF on February 02, 1997 at 17:44:53:
I was wondering if anyone had knowledge of competitive bodybuilders using Glyburide (DiaBeta/Micronase) or Tolazamide (Ronase/Tolinase/generic) right before competition for carb loading and diuretic 'effects' (as they're both oral hypoglycemic agents with mild diuretic activity)? It seems to me an intersting combination of swelling and shrinking (heh); was wondering how effective it has been in the past if used before (or if not, I'll do the text-based research myself to tell you how to use 'em, if they're effective - I'm not sure yet). I'm familiar with carb loading, but not with bodybuilders' use of diuretics. Could anyone give me more information about either of these drugs (in practical use; I know what they are and what they do, and how you would use 'em =), or about how bodybuilders use diuretics so I can figure this out? =]
Thanks
-Adam