Question 1

does lasix (furosemide) work the same as torsemide?

Accepted Answer

Almost: Both these medications are loop diuretics. They work very similarly however some properties such as absorption, duration and onset of action are different.

Question 2

i ran out of furosemide but i have some torsemide  so could i take them instead?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics: Both furosemide (F) and torsemide (T) are loop diuretics and should promote excess fluid to be urinated out of your body. Speak to your physician as to the dose of T to take to replace the F you ran out of. Good luck.

Question 3

i need to increase my urine output. i am a 29 year old female. torsemide or furosemide?

Accepted Answer

I would start by : drinking more water

Question 4

do furosemide & torsemide have the same se? is their a diuretic that doesn't cause as much na loss yet is still effective or is na just supplemented?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Torsemide and furosemide are both loop diuretics. Different diuretics work on different parts of the nephron (kidney system) and hence have different side effects. Depending on why your MD decided to put u on a loop diuretic (strong med)  u ought to discuss and see if u can be switched to a gentler one (aldactone) etc .

Question 5

how do i come off of lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): The first step is to discuss coming off Lasix (furosemide) with your doctor. The next step is follow the course you and the doc have agreed on.

Question 6

what does it mean if lasix (furosemide) doesn't work?

Accepted Answer

Several possibilites: If your kidney function is normal, it means you're not fluid overloaded. If you have swelling, it doesn't mean that Lasix (furosemide) will fix it - many forms of swelling are not due to volume overload. If you have kidney disease, it could mean that the dose is inadequate - that's why it should only be given under the supervision of a doctor. Rarely, Lasix (furosemide) is not properly absorbed.

Question 7

is lasix and medroxyprogesterone safe to take together?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, they are.

Question 8

how much time lasix (furosemide) take to start working?

Accepted Answer

Oral or IV: Oral - 30-60 min, 
iv - 15-20 min.

Question 9

what to do if i have problems with lasix (furosemide) 20mg?

Accepted Answer

Need specifics: You need to be more specific.  What kind of side effects are being experienced?

Question 10

what could happen if i take 240mg of lasix (furosemide) all at once?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): This is a large dose which we would use only in unusual circumstance. The effect would depend on the patient's physiology. In an otherwise normal patient a large diuresis could be expected and possibly side effects such as ringing in the ears or hearing loss. In someone for whom the dose was appropriate we'd expect less diuresis and perhaps less in side effects. The answer is not simple

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I need to increase my urine output. i am a 29 year old female. torsemide or furosemide?

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Do furosemide & torsemide have the same se? is their a diuretic that doesn't cause as much na loss yet is still effective or is na just supplemented?

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How do i come off of lasix (furosemide)?

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What does it mean if lasix (furosemide) doesn't work?

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Is lasix and medroxyprogesterone safe to take together?

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