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USES: Furosemide is a diuretic. Diuretics are referred to as "water pills" because they 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 caused by heart failure and other diseases) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
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Lasix
Uses
Furosemide is a diuretic. Diuretics are referred to as "water pills" because they 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 caused by heart failure and other diseases) 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.
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How To Use
- May take with food or milk if stomach upset occurs.
- If this medication is taken 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.
- Rise slowly from a seated or lying position.
- It may also increase sensitivity to sunlight.
- Blurred vision, loss of appetite, itching, stomach upset, headache and weakness may also occur during initial therapy as your body adjusts to the medication.
- Inform your doctor if you develop muscle cramps, pain, nausea or vomiting while taking this medication.
- It may be a sign of low blood potassium.
- Contact your doctor if you experience dry mouth, thirst, unusual bleeding or bruising, rash, yellow eyes or skin, severe nausea or vomiting, or ringing in ears.
- 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, diabetes and of any drug allergies.
- This drug may reduce the potassium levels in your blood.
- Ask your doctor about adding potassium to your diet.
- A potassium supplement may be prescribed by your doctor.
- Furosemide may make you more sensitive to sunlight.
- Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing.
- Alcohol may intensify side effects.
- Limit your alcohol intake.
- Furosemide should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- This drug is excreted into breast milk.
- Though, to date, no problems have been reported to nursing infants, 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 drugs you may use, especially of "blood thinner" drugs such as warfarin, lithium, aminoglycosides (e.g., neomycin, kanamycin, gentamicin), large doses of salicylates (aspirin and aspirin-like drugs), sucralfate, ethacrynic acid or other diuretics ("water pills"), digoxin, diabetic medication, NSAID (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), cisplatin, blood pressure medication, probenecid, cyclosporine, nasal decongestants and diet-control medicines.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Age: 41
Time Taken:
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| Reason: Edema for now ! |
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14 April 2007 |
Side Effects
none that i can actually say. I feel that a little tiredness is from peeing a lot.I'd rather pee a lot then put my heart all through that extra water fluid to carry. And, i am not a small lady. i am 5'7" 3/4.So, weighing what i do now which is close or on 200 is an awful feeling of unwanted retention.
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I would tell you all to just give it a try. Of course, it may be a life saver for Me. I have had no relief from swelling (edema) for over 3 years or more now,gained over 50 + pounds more then i wanted to.I don't eat a lot of garbage and, food really has nothing to do with it. Its the fact that HBP,Heart Disease and, Edema are my biggest targets. Give it a few days to atleast Work. No, one likes going pee a lot but, I'd rather pee a lot, feel somewhat tired and, know that i can sleep and, not feel so bloated all the time. I have lost close to 5 pounds already. Now, thats unwanted water (fluid) as far as i am concerned .I don't need to carry that around everyday.My heart doesn't need to work that hard because my Body can't get rid of the bad toxins naturally. Now, i could end up not liking all the peeing and,unusual little tiredness but, people believe me when i do say, PLEASE---> give it sometime. I will keep you posted as to how i feel and, what happens. It has only been 1 Day ! =]
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