Question 1

what is survival rate 32% heart function, chf, lasix (furosemide) not working ?

Accepted Answer

Low salt!: If Lasix (furosemide) is not working as expected, consider your diet.  Dietary sodium intake > 2000mg daily may overwhelm the diuretic's actions.  Also, if you have a kidney dysfunction, the Lasix (furosemide) dose may need to be increased.  But please get in the habit of reading food labels carefully, particularly sodium content per serving size.  You may be consuming more salt than you realize.  Stay well.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

i have ptc aka iih. was on diamox 1250 and lasix (furosemide) 80 quit working. now since sept '11 i have 2 failed vp, 1 failed lp shunt wants to do vp again? sugg?

Accepted Answer

Optic nerve: You can also see a neuro-opthalmologist and try optic nerve fenestration if your vision is a problem. Weight reduction surgery should be considered also if that is relevant.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

is lasix and medroxyprogesterone safe to take together?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, they are.

Question 7

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 8

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

Question 9

do you have to taper lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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.

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