Demadex

Demadex USES: This medication belongs to a class of drugs called diuretics ("water pills") that decrease the amount of water retained in the body by increasing urination. Diuretics are used to treat edema (fluid retention and swelling especially of the hands and feet) and hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Demadex Uses This medication belongs to a class of drugs called diuretics ("water pills") that decrease the amount of water retained in the body by increasing urination. Diuretics are used to treat edema (fluid retention and swelling especially of the hands and feet) and hypertension (high blood pressure). Notes Do not share this medication with others. Storage Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Photos Demadex Oral How To Use Taken by mouth usually once a day with or without meals. Do not stop taking this medication or increase your dose without consulting your doctor. If this medication is used in the late afternoon or evening, you may need to get up during the night to urinate. Consult with your doctor regarding your dosing schedule. Side Effects This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the first few days as your body adjusts to it. To lessen these effects when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Stomach upset, nervousness, headache, and weakness may also occur during initial therapy as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these symptoms continue or become bothersome notify your doctor. Inform your doctor if you develop muscle cramps, pain, change in heart rate, nausea or vomiting while taking this medication. It may be a sign of low blood potassium. Also notify your doctor if you notice a sore throat, extreme thirst, ringing in the ears, diminished hearing, or a rash. This medication increases urination. Expect this effect. In the unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug, seek medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Before using this drug, tell your doctor your medical history especially of kidney problems, unusual decrease in urine output, liver disease and of any drug allergies. This drug can reduce the potassium levels in your blood. A potassium supplement may be prescribed by your doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medicines you use especially of lithium, digoxin, aminoglycoside antibiotics (e.g., gentamicin, tobramycin), NSAIDs (e.g., indomethacin, naproxen), aspirin, probenecid and of any other drugs used for high blood pressure. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 43 Time Taken: 7 months Reason: water retention Date: 16 December 2002 Side Effects none Additional Thoughts this was much better than using lasix previously to the demadex Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 64 Time Taken: 3 years Reason: for fulid Date: 17 April 2004 Side Effects unable to sleep at night Additional Thoughts nervous Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 52 Time Taken: 2 weeks Reason: lower bpressure Date: 29 January 2005 Side Effects none that i know about Additional Thoughts causes alot of urination Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 52 Time Taken: 1 months Reason: high bp Date: 4 February 2005 Side Effects raises glucose and cholesterol levels Additional Thoughts not as good as lasix Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 55 Time Taken: 4 years Reason: edema from CHF Date: 6 July 2007 Side Effects dry mouth, dry skin and hair. Additional Thoughts

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