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Lasix: side effects, ratings, and patient comments
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DOSAGEDATE ADDED F M 5 Congestive Heart Failure and HBP Frequent Unrination I was diganosed with CHF Two months ago using this program . only 37 years old. I became at 250 lbs and am now at 170 lbs. I see my regular doctor, cardiologist and nurse on a weekly basis and they have confirmed the quick weight loss is definitely great for me since I was overweight. Lasox together with my HBP (lysinopryl) and CHF meds (Coreg) including a high fiber and low sodium diet has lowered my High blood pressure and the weight loss has me feeling like a new man. It appears to be I've hit the plateau at 170 but docs want me to get to 130 to discover the fat from my belly and liver buy prozac online no prescription. Just hoping I am able to maintain your lifestyle to maintain my new eight. M 37 2 months
20 MG 1X D 11/28/2011
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5 Edema in my legs and ankles I have been previously taking Lasix for a very longtime, and today it is not working, My business is taking 160 mgs every day, I do not know if I should raise the dosage, it is a great medication, keeps my weight down, you can forget edema, but for soem reason, broken anymore, any thoughts F 51 5 years
160 1X D 11/1/2011
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1 labile Hypertension F 65 1 days
20 mg 1X D 5/21/2011
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History 5 Post Surgery Leg edema I didnrrrt notice any negative effects. We used it "as needed" and it also labored. Do make sure to take it in the morning because it can make you urinate in many cases. M 52 2 weeks
1X D 5/12/2011
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3 High Blood Potassium Hate needing to take the restroom so much, etc. Very dry mouth. At my tongue sticks to your roof of my mouth. I truly do likewise have leg swelling, which Lasix helps. I think it also causes me to have less energy. High potassium is usually a significant issue, so unless there exists a different way to reduce it, I reckon that I'll just carry on and know the spot that the bathrooms have every store Time passes to. F 64 9 months
20mg 1X D 3/10/2011

1 Heart This killed my pops M 74
1X D 12/24/2010

5 CHF, valve replaced Excellent and keep BP and CHF in order. Sweet potatoes, bananas, and oranges increase Potassium enough & easier on stomach. Following the hospital was on 40 mg every day, gradually tapered to 10 mg a day and doing great at 93. Also take CoQ10 100 mg each day and MDR. com CardioTone two times a day, plus Captopril 6. 25 mg AM and PM. M 93 3 years
10 mg. 1X D 11/30/2010

5 Congestive Heart Failure(CHF) Cramps. . from dehydration For anyone who is taking this drug before going to sleep time. . . Stop. . . you won't manage to sleep. . . you should generally it if you have little reely to do. . . If shopping. . . don't take such it and soon you get home. . you will spend more hours coming to the bathroom than shopping. . Also, your medical professional must be letting you know to take potassium for your cramps. . . because laxis will dehydrate you. . . causes Cramps. I order over the counter potassium. . . it is economical and i also take a few after i get the cramp's or while making the Furosemide. This is the great drug when you have CHF. . . once i feel a heavyness in my chest where you can difficult time breathing, I take a couple of these pill's. . as well as using my Nebulizer. . in 2-4 hour's, the swelling in my leg's goes down and my breathing become's easier. M 66 3 years
40mg 1X D 8/14/2010
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1 swollen ankles -h. b. p at first this drug was ok worked good and also got gone swollen ankles! however within aprox 30 days of taking it at 20mg each day with verapamil at 240mg I begun to have sudden wake ups during the night with very high blood pressure level readings! and rapid heart beats ! my breathing was all messed up out of this drug hard to explain but had drop outs and deep breaths on and off happen when sleeping or trying to sleep! got very bad internal shakeing jittery feelings threwout my figure that traveled top to bottom ! when sitting up right and awake it stopped reading on the web and speaking to RN and Pharm for the local cvs store,I came across I had created allergies on the medication- Also i started in Hives on my back and stomach and arms itching bad and burning hot feeling. the unwanted peeing to start with had stopped and was returning to a typical deal again as before taking this drug ! the ER doctor laughed and said to avoid it -dont bring it again. im now on spirolactone this indicates to figure better with less reactions going without running shoes. but we will have im not just a fan of taking drugs ! ! and also this one lasix is single Nasty medication for taking ! to strong ! M 57 2 months
20 1X D 7/17/2010

3 high high blood pressure muscle cramps and spasms of inner thigh area. often at nighttime it is going to wake me from sleep. also high creatnine level reading that has been reduced by stopping my night dosage 80mg and i take coenzyme 10 now. But lasix solved the problem extremely while i was admitted to hospital weighing 400 lbs. and fluid almost went into my lungs. Lasix works fast but overtime, you'll be able to develop leg/muscle cramps. F 59 4 years
2X D 7/8/2010

2 blood pressure high dehydration rapid -dry mouth -tightness in chest don / doff! headaches bad ones ! vision blurring while you're on it, not lowering b. p in any way - no sleep at night and when sleep comes nightmares and vivid dreams happening ! stress feeling ! internal jitters when wakeing up or wanting to sleep threwout body from using it these matters works best for swelling ankles and legs but won't ease b. p lowering by any means -its distroyed my sleep during the night as well as dehydrates rapid one side effects out of this med could be unhealthy ! ! not worth taking by any means I've stopped it totaly ! and wont bring it again ever ! ! bad stuff ! ! M 56 2 weeks
20mg 1X D 6/27/2010
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4 Edema using their company prescription drugs Plainly during each meal . foods rich in potassium, I can will really feel ill. Lethargic, extreme sleepyness, almost flu like symptoms. It's helping maintain swelling and bloating away that
It's my job to get from taking another prescription med. Previously I
would stop talking the medication because I could truthfully not handle
the bloating and swelling. F 43 3 weeks
20 mg 1X D 6/26/2010

5 Peripheral Edema in Feet and Ankles Feeling a bit tired but managed it rich in Potassium foods. You'll need a bathroom offered at year 'round. I had created Elephant feet, literally and Lasix 80mg twice a day solved the problem inside a week. I still need the swelling but way under without Lasix. I recommend this medication. Before taking Lasix be sure it certainly can't intract with meds you may well be taking. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist. M 40 2 weeks
9/17/2009
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5 idiopathic edema muscle spasms in calves and feet, postural hypotension make sure to take potassium. it typically takes about 1. 5 hours to begin employed by me. i take 80-160 mg as required for fluid retention in my face and hands. if i can go somewhere or on the long drive, i'll go at a couple of am so it is outside of my system before i must do one thing. you have to be all-around your bath room! F 52 10 years
7/16/2009

4 Lower extremity edema, SLE kidney Charlie-horse sort of sensation in lower extremities. My legs would cramp up also it include the most excrutiating feeling! After supplying myself with a lot more potassium, the sensations slowly disappeared. It was probably a result of the hypokalemia you can get with all the lasix. Works within 5-10mins of usage! So, prepare yourself! F 21 6 months
6/21/2009

2 Hypertension Reduced my kidney function dramatically! F 59 17 days
4/20/2009

5 fluid after aortic dissection light - headedness, tinnitus I took three rounds of lasix while in the hospital. Lasix successfully pulled the surplus fluid outside of myself, such as the fluid around my lungs. I literally lost Ten pounds in a weekend during one round of lasix. I've been off from my last round mobile phone . a week, and again I will be having problems breathing. I endorse this drug for patients with serious edema, however do not take on it if you believe inconvenienced by running forward and backward for the bathroom. F 28 3 months
1/22/2009

4 water retention Just some shakiness only didn't supplement my potassium level. This can be a great diuretic, but it really works quickly which means you must be prepared to visit the washroom within an hour of taking it. I am inclined to retain water a lot, so when I'm guessing, it works quickly. Unlike other diuretics that will stop you inside the bathroom the whole day at fairly regular intervals, I have discovered that Lasix works quickly (carried out in about Three hours). However, keep bananas around to aid supplement your potassium levels so you don't end up being shaky. F 41 2 years
1/10/2009

4 fluid build-up around lungs/heart cramps in legs BUT with potassium added the cramps have passed away In case you are getting leg cramps speak with your Dr re: potassium deficienc e on account of urinating much -and loss in this potassium M 2 weeks
3/22/2008

3 mitral valve regurgitation Worked well with only xerostomia side effect for just one year buy lexapro without a prescription. Then did start to develop muscle cramps in both hamstring muscles. These became so severe that we would not walk or sleep. So have stopped Lasix. Gained 6 lbs of water right away; hope muscle cramps may go away. Good diuretic, providing you don't get any major side effects as I did. M 76 1. 5 years
1/25/2008

4 Fluid build-up dry mouth removed a number of the fluid yet not the entire thing, but it enables you to have to have fun by the bathroom door also causes dizziness F 47 12 months
11/26/2007

1 Congestive Heart Failure After about 3 yrs of Lasix (20mg) I developed an unknown hypersensitivity that caused blistering in my feet and hands. My feet would get 20-30 at any given time and my hands would get hundreds at a time. I were forced to take medication and keep the breakouts minimized. This slow torture lasted A couple of years possibly even. Due into a situation on my small part that engaged my stubborn streak I became without lasix for any month. I seen that since i have wasn't using the lasix Also i wasn't needing the pill for that blisters. Started lasix again. . . blisters. Stopped taking lasix. . . no blisters. After 2 yrs lasix wasn't really working anymore to me therefore it didn't really matter which i stopped. I could drink a liter water have a lasix yet still not urinate to excess. I am still understanding of processed food and drinks however which can be flavored using the wrong "fruity flavoring" (somehow related to a chemical in lasix). No more blisters or claritin though. Yeah! Lasix is obviously not for me personally. M 41 5 years
9/19/2007
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5 heart failure - leaky mitral valve dehydrated and thirsty but so what can you expect from the chemical dehydration pill that tells your kidneys to flush all fluids now. Great drug. Pulminary edima it's my first choice. Ate them like candy. But while dying of fluid in lungs you discover ways to survive. I highly recomend SALT reduction as much better solution. Food tastes like crap but it is superior to chemical dehydrate you pills. <700mg/day sodium was the #1 thing after lasix that kept me alive while waiting for new valve. Less sodium means less lasix is needed and your life is better. M 43 2 years
9/1/2007

5 insulin edema is great for the edema from my frequent insulin dosage (ie keeps weight down) freq urination, thirsty, dry skin. I couldn't live without lasix, works like a dream. Be cautious about overexposure of sun. Lasix can intensify sunburn. esp on backs of hands. F 36 1 years
6/17/2007

4 Edema in the meantime ! none should actually say. Personally i think that your little tiredness is produced by peeing lots. I'd rather pee lots then put my heart through that extra water fluid to carry. And, that's not me a little lady. i'm 5'7" 3/4. So, weighing some tips i do now which can be close or on 200 can be an awful a sense unwanted retention. I would explain to you all to only give it a try. Of course, it usually is an existence saver for me personally. I have had no respite from swelling (edema) more than 3 years or maybe more now,gained 50 + pounds more however planned to. I can't consume a lot of garbage and, food really is not to do with it. Is idea that HBP,Cardiovascular disease and, Edema are my biggest targets. Give it several days to atleast Work. No, one likes going pee lots but, I'd rather pee lots, feel somewhat tired and, be aware that i am able to sleep and, not feel so bloated on a regular basis. I have lost close to 5 pounds already. Now, thats unwanted water (fluid) as much as i will be concerned . I really don't must carry that around everyday. My heart doesn't require to figure that difficult because my Body can't remove the bad toxins naturally. Now, i possibly could end up not liking the many peeing and,unusual little tiredness but, people remember that once i do say, PLEASE---> provide it with sometime. I will stop you posted concerning generate an income feel and, what are the results. It's only been 1 Day ! =] F 41 1 days
4/14/2007
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2 hypertension Very few uncomfortable side effects yet, aside from not sleeping well and xerostomia. Only into it seven days to date The potassium supplement is apparently really an issue compared to the lasix on the other hand am afraid to prevent it without doctor approval. I have had bleeding stomach ulcer this past year and reading the medial side effects will not cause me to feel comfortable! F 59 7 days
2/21/2007

1 Congestive heart failure Headache, generally feeling unwell, constipation, gas, lethargy. Begun to feel unwell about one-half hour after taking Lasix, felt unwell instead of normal until about 5-6 hours later. Very debilitating. F 79 6 weeks
1/10/2007

5 hypertension weakness inside the legs, sweat, menopausal flashes the primary Six hours then feel far better. Really allows you lower BP for time, what about a month F 53 4 years
7/28/2006

3 congestive heart failure in 2004 dry mouth, dizziness, bloated stomach, sleepy, feeling tired, and walking not quick enough. I take one pill daily in the early am 20 mg tablet. And, need to go to the bathroom every l 1/2 hour about 5-6 times daily. I'm better. I took what are the approved. . . lasix, potassium, diovan for my bloodpressure, and correg for my heart since 2004 in order that is Four years but always felt tired without energy and hardtime breathing. In late 2005, I became desperate condition. . . I came across a natural alternative product called stem enhance that after 1/2 hour taking my initial couple of pills. . forced me to breath better again, competent to talk within the telephone, climb upstairs, and walk inside the mall. So there is certainly hope. . . stem enhance provided back my entire life. F 63 3 days
7/17/2006
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3 EXTREME swelling in both feet 20 lb fat gain since taking lasix, even though I urinate 30-40 times each day - I additionally have intercistal cystitis. During the night my hands write up like We have severe arthritis. Bloated stomach, quick memory loss, extremely dry mouth, very lethargic. Even though the lasix did relieve the swelling within my feet, which the doctor's never determined what caused it, i lost 6 lbs. overnight, the burden was back the next day. I go from 126 lbs to 145 lbs since september, and I am avoiding to eat over I use to. The pain around my hands and creating in the individual at night can be quite painful. I have dizziness and am very sleepy inside a. m. , even with an excellent sleep. Well, I wouldn't call it so great, because that we are up every hour about the hour urinating, we take my pill at the start of the a. m. F 47 2. 5 days
7/17/2006
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5 Hypertension, slight edema Perhaps slightly tired on occasion but that has to be my imagination and also the dark events of December-January! Diuresis is remarkable and three pounds in several hours is welcome. It's carrying out a nice job on my own blood pressure level. I had hoped that 40 mg. every day could well be enough but I have to take one more 40 mg. at nighttime for more consistent BP control. It replaced thiazides which I ended up being taking for decades which gave me consistently low serum sodium. Blood tests in the activly works to view the outcomes of Lasix on sodium and potassium. Fingers are crossed. Extremely affordable price is really a nice plus. M 62 40 days
1/17/2006

3 congestive heart failure its meant to be employed by six hours. it worked for maybe two by himself. i am going to try demadex( torsemide ) instead. i take 40mg thrice daily and have to look at a supplementary in some places. from the things i have read and experienced, although both of them are loop diuretics, individuals don't respond the same and infrequently fare best with one versus the other, but its experimentation include is more preferable to suit your needs. F 36 6 months
9/13/2005
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4 CHF & Cardiomyopathy Frequent urination, Tinnitus. I require a very high dose(280 MG)daily. Works like no bodies business. M 41 4 years
9/7/2005

5 water retention Slightly tired after taking Could loose nearly 3 pounds after one use! ! Happy Day! F 59 5 years
5/3/2005

2 high blood pressure levels Lasix has raised my cholesterol and blood sugar levels and caused me to possess a low white blood cell count F 62 1 years
5/3/2005

4 Swelling of legs, blood pressure Tiredness, frequent urination, dizzy feeling I had congestive heart faliure recently and seems this medicine helps with pains in chest (together with other BP medicine and insulin for diabetes). My feet would swell just too large I've stretch marks about them, which medicine from a few days takes it away completely. It does make me feel tired and also a little dizzy after taking it. M 45 2 years
4/23/2005
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2 hbp none doesn't lower my bp very much F 52 1 months
1/23/2005

3 blood pressure none that we are aware of M 52 3 weeks
12/29/2004
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2 Pseudotumor Cerebri Constipation, cramping and horrible pain in upper-most inner thigh Unclear detail medication are going to be effective or not. F 37 2 months
10/30/2004
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1 pitted edema renal failure, liver failure, tiredness, tinggleing inside the toes and fingers i might not recomend lasix. . . . M 42 6 months
10/10/2004

4 pitting edema fatigue, dry mouth, unable to bear heat, dermititis, frequent trips for the bathroom F 61 4 years
7/20/2004

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5/17/2004

4 hypertension Very sleepy and tired especially after taking dose. Also gastrointestinal upset. I have Crohns disease which means you has aggravated it. It has gotten down my blood pressure level from 160/90 to 120/70 F 59 2 months
3/9/2004

3 High High blood pressure My business is very sleepy, not tired, but have moments of sleepiness. I also am experiencing swelling from the legs. F 46 30 days
5/21/2003

5 obese and also have severe edema none it's got reduced the problem a whole lot F 29 3 months
5/11/2002

4 swelling in legs and feet It gets the job done! F 42 4 months
2/4/2002

5 esrd patient suffer very severe leg cramps M 54 1 years
7/25/2001

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