<s>[INST] Hi i am taking Oroxine tablets and i am suffering from water retention in my body, my feet are swelling to a degree i can t walk. I consulted with my doctor, he prescribed me medication for water retention i can t keep taking the water retention tablets all my life. are there any other medicine which doesn t have water retention as a side effect? regards [/INST] Hello and welcome to HCM.As an Urologist, i can fully understand your concern.Oroxine is a treatment, which one needs to take for a lifetime.But, blood levels of TSH and  Free T4 , need to be monitored every year, or earlier, in some cases.You should also check your blood sugar, creatinine, sodium, potassium, lipid profile , urine routine , and blood pressure.You're welcome to contact me by name, with the reports.Wish you well. </s>