Question 1

can you tell me is lasix (furosemide) really effective for water retention in ankle and foot?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Lasix (furosemide) helps to reduce fluid from all over the body.

Question 2

please help docs! is lasix (furosemide) really effective for water retention in ankle and foot?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): Lasix (furosemide) is effective for fluid retention in ankle and foot but it is important to know why there is fluid retention in ankle and foot to know the appropriate treatment. For many people support hose is appropriate and other interventions for other people. For some Lasix (furosemide) is appropriate.

Question 3

my friend has a water retention during chemotherapy because the leukemia. he has urine retention 0,5-1 liters a day. does he need the lasix (furosemide) therapy?

Accepted Answer

Edema: If your friend is accumulating water, she needs to speak to the oncologist directing the chemotherapy or her internist to see if diuretic therapy is appropriate in her case. I suspect that it may be needed and only a physician who examines her can make the decision to start her on Lasix (furosemide) or increase its dose. Good luck.

Question 4

ckd patient with hyponatremia.  is it safe to take 650 mg sodium bicarbonate with 40 mg lasix (furosemide) to prevent water retention?  is sodium bicarbonate renoprotective?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)) is not reno-protective. However, high acid levels in the blood affect heart function, muscle function and kidney function. Reducing the blood acid level (seen by a rising bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) level or pH level) improves muscle function including the heart which improves kidney circulation. It also allows the kidneys to better control potassium levels. You can help the process by avoiding sodas!

Question 5

the nephrologist added extra lasix despite the creatinine level increase, can aldactone be less harmful than lasix?  any way to figure out water retention levels to prevent overuse of lasix at homr? patient already maintaining 500ml fluid restriction

Accepted Answer

Over diuresis: Aldactone (spironolactone) may increase potassium level in blood .body wt is good way to monitor the extent of diuresis

Question 6

i've been taking generic lasix for several months and it isn't doing the trick. is there an alternative medication? i've been battling water retention in my feet, ankles, and legs for quite a few years. my family doctor put me on lasix several months ago,

Accepted Answer

There : There are certainly other drugs that work like Lasix (furosemide) and that are much stronger/potent. You should talk to your doctor about alternatives, but of course, you must keep in mind your overall health condition and what you can or can't handle for example due to heart failure, kidney failure, or liver failure..... In any event, you should record and limit your fluid intake daily based on your doctor's assessment. And finally, don't forget to elevate your legs as much as possible and wear the support stockings.

Question 7

i was asked the reason for taking these medications; furosemide(1am 1 pm) and aldactone(water retention), clopidogrel(left heart enlargement from poor bp control), lisinopril 5mg bp. can i take the 2 furosemide once at am with aldactone and others pm?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic medication: It is best to discuss with the provider who prescribed the medication  how to best take the medication for maximal benefit and ease of compliance.

Question 8

how can i manage water retention?

Accepted Answer

Improving muscle ton: Most women who are pregnant develop some water retention.  This is due to the hormone Progesterone as well as changes in the circulatory system that occur with pregnancy.  Elevating your feet, warm baths, swimming, support stockings, leg exercises will all help temporarily relieve the symptoms of water retention.

Question 9

will water reduce water retention?

Accepted Answer

Water retention: If you are retaining water, water ingestion will not help to reduce it. Go to physician and find out whether or not you are retaining water and, more important, the cause of your water retention and how to treat it. Good luck.

Question 10

how to reduce water retention fast?

Accepted Answer

Water retention: Water follows salt
a very low salt diet and natural diuretics like caffeine can help.

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Can you tell me is lasix (furosemide) really effective for water retention in ankle and foot?

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Please help docs! is lasix (furosemide) really effective for water retention in ankle and foot?

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My friend has a water retention during chemotherapy because the leukemia. he has urine retention 0,5-1 liters a day. does he need the lasix (furosemide) therapy?

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Ckd patient with hyponatremia. is it safe to take 650 mg sodium bicarbonate with 40 mg lasix (furosemide) to prevent water retention? is sodium bicarbonate renoprotective?

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The nephrologist added extra lasix despite the creatinine level increase, can aldactone be less harmful than lasix? any way to figure out water retention levels to prevent overuse of lasix at homr? patient already maintaining 500ml fluid restriction

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I've been taking generic lasix for several months and it isn't doing the trick. is there an alternative medication? i've been battling water retention in my feet, ankles, and legs for quite a few years. my family doctor put me on lasix several months ago,

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I was asked the reason for taking these medications; furosemide(1am 1 pm) and aldactone(water retention), clopidogrel(left heart enlargement from poor bp control), lisinopril 5mg bp. can i take the 2 furosemide once at am with aldactone and others pm?

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