Question 1

i, m six days late on my period and i took a test and it came back neg. but i, m on meds call lasix (furosemide) " fluid pill" can that make the test wrong?

Accepted Answer

No effect : Lasix (furosemide) will not affect the results of a pregnancy test. If you doubt the result simply repeat in 2 days.

Question 2

i read that lasix (furosemide) is not for long term, that you need to have blood test to see if kidneys are being effected, how long is it safe to use lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): The use of Lasix (furosemide) needs to be monitored in a ll who use it.  It can be used looming term if monitored and not causing problems.

Question 3

mom creat 1.7 bun36 all urine tests normal for kidneys. gfr right now is 26. lasix (furosemide) 80 zarol 5mg 3wk pota 20 twice day isn;t this bad for her kidney fu?

Accepted Answer

Matter of balance: B"sdI 
kidney function is impaired - most important is whether it is worsening or stable.  High doses of diurects suggest being treated for serious heart failure - these may cause dehydration and worsening kidney function.  Great expertise is needed to balance the benefits with the adverse effects of the medications.  Depending  -agents like ACE, ARB class may be appropriate -  require expertise

Question 4

my father in law has alb/ creatinine urine test result of 4,291. he is being treated with lasix.his gfr is normal. blood results show bun is 28. bun/ creatinine ratio 27. can he still have significant kidney failure with normal gfr?

Accepted Answer

: He's spilling large amounts of albumin in his urine indicative of glomerular damage, ? from hypertension, diabetes,light chain nephropathy or glomerulonephritis. His renal tubular function is apparently still healthy enough to maintain a normal GFR and serum creatinine. He should be under the care of a nephrologist.

Question 5

can lasix be suspect in hemoglobin loss in anemic patient (gi bleeding ruled out, kidney function improving if not on lasix). alternatives that do not cause aplastic anemia?  should adh or other tests be done to rule out adverse issues with diuretics

Accepted Answer

Anemia: What kind of anemia do you have, if you have renal insufficiency, that itself may be the cause for anemia. Aplastic anemia is emergency situation, I do not think it is your case.

Question 6

preserved lv heart function, slight thickening of muscle. 65 yo female 2 heart, 1 kidney failure last month (cr 1.4 before fail). uti developed but hospital did not give ab. test e.coli? dehydrated and hgb drops on lasix (9.4)what is causing the chf?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Lasix (furosemide) doesn't cause anemia-there is another cause. To know the cause of CHF, must know condition of the valves, diastolic function (determined by echo) and whether there is evidence of ischemia (determined by stress testing and/or heart cath).  Need more information!

Question 7

do you have to taper lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): You don't have to taper lasix (furosemide).

Question 8

why would i urinate as i'm walking uncontrollably while taking lasix?

Accepted Answer

Greater volume urine: First of all the Lasix makes more urine, hence your bladder fill up quickly. From here there could be two possibilities: 1- you may have over active bladder and you cannot control the urine when the urge to urinate strikes. Hence with Lasix due to large volume of urine the urine leaks out witout your control. 2-  underlying stress urinary incontinence ( leakage upon coughing) gets worse.

Question 9

i took 80mg of lasix (furosemide) and did not urinate, should i be concerned ?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: If you're 25 years old, and taking lasix, (furosemide) there is some problem that is quite complex. While it takes some time to work, there are many issues with chronic diuretic use. You should call your doctor today. Hope this helps!

Question 10

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.

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I, m six days late on my period and i took a test and it came back neg. but i, m on meds call lasix (furosemide) " fluid pill" can that make the test wrong?

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I read that lasix (furosemide) is not for long term, that you need to have blood test to see if kidneys are being effected, how long is it safe to use lasix (furosemide)?

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Mom creat 1.7 bun36 all urine tests normal for kidneys. gfr right now is 26. lasix (furosemide) 80 zarol 5mg 3wk pota 20 twice day isn;t this bad for her kidney fu?

A member asked:

My father in law has alb/ creatinine urine test result of 4,291. he is being treated with lasix.his gfr is normal. blood results show bun is 28. bun/ creatinine ratio 27. can he still have significant kidney failure with normal gfr?

A member asked:

Can lasix be suspect in hemoglobin loss in anemic patient (gi bleeding ruled out, kidney function improving if not on lasix). alternatives that do not cause aplastic anemia? should adh or other tests be done to rule out adverse issues with diuretics

A member asked:

Preserved lv heart function, slight thickening of muscle. 65 yo female 2 heart, 1 kidney failure last month (cr 1.4 before fail). uti developed but hospital did not give ab. test e.coli? dehydrated and hgb drops on lasix (9.4)what is causing the chf?

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Do you have to taper lasix (furosemide)?

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Why would i urinate as i'm walking uncontrollably while taking lasix?

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I took 80mg of lasix (furosemide) and did not urinate, should i be concerned ?

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How do i come off of lasix (furosemide)?

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