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Ethacrynic Acid Edecrin Uses Treats edema (swelling caused when your body holds on to too much water). This medicine is a diuretic ("water pill"). Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. How To Use APPEARANCE: Tablet. Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to. Drink extra fluids so you will pass more urine while you are using this medicine. This will keep your kidneys working well and help prevent kidney problems. Side Effects Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects: Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing. Bloody or black stools. Chest pain, shortness of breath, or coughing up blood. Confusion, weakness, uneven heartbeat, shortness of breath, or numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips. Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps. Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body. Pain in your lower leg (calf). Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking. Vomiting bloody or black vomit, or vomit that looks like coffee grounds. Precautions You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to ethacrynic acid. Do not use this medicine if you are not passing any urine. You should not use this medicine if you have had severe, watery diarrhea caused by ethacrynic acid in the past. Missed Dose If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose. Drug Interactions Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant, or breast feeding, or if you have heart disease, severe kidney disease or cirrhosis (a liver disease). You may need to weigh yourself daily and record your weight. Your doctor will need to check your blood at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.

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