Why is acetazolamide banned?
Diuretics like acetazolamide increase the rate at which the body gets rid of water (which dilutes the urine) and change how drugs are metabolized. Both actions affect anti-doping tests, which is why diuretics are prohibited.Aug 14, 2019
Diuretics like acetazolamide increase the rate at which the body gets rid of water (which dilutes the urine) and change how drugs are metabolized. Both actions affect anti-doping tests, which is why diuretics are prohibited.Aug 14, 2019
