Question 1

what all can be the side effects of lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

See below: Side effects include electrolyte disturbances like low sodium, low pottassium. It can also lead to dehydration if not carefully dosed. Rarely allergic reactions occur like any other  medications.

Question 2

i take 1or 2 lasix 1 aldactone (spironolactone) daily, makes me tired and side effects. then i tried diurites every alternative day and felt good. please advise.

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doc: Lasix and Aldactone (spironolactone) are only prescribed for very specific disease and are often necessary to reduce symptoms and prevent discomfort. If you have side effects you should discuss with your doc.

Question 3

husband is new to taking lasix, (furosemide) due to afib.  experiencing severe tiredness.  is there a different diuretic with less side effects?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia: Your question suggests that the patient may be losing too much potassium as a result of Lasix (furosemide) and that may be making him weak. Low potassium makes muscles weaker. A second possibility is that the Lasix (furosemide) is causing too much water and sodium to be lost, causing dehydration and that is why he is weak. I suggest meeting with a cardiologist. Hope this helps.

Question 4

im 65 with chf ckd, get side effects from lasix (furosemide) (hearing/hemoglobin loss,  hyperglyc, aplastic anemia).  any alternatives or tips to tolerate lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

There are substitute: Other drugs can be used as substitutes to Lasix (furosemide). Ask your doctor to give you an alternative medicine/s.

Question 5

i have chf what happens when lasix (furosemide) no longer keeps the fluid off?

Accepted Answer

Several things: You may need to restrict your salt and fluid intake.  You may need a higher dose of Lasix (furosemide) or change to another loop diuretic. You may need additional diuretics which are complementary to the  lasix (furosemide).  Sometimes lying down and resting after taking the Lasix (furosemide) helps mobilize the fluid.  Please talk to your doctor about it.

Question 6

could getting lasix (furosemide) cause terrible leg and right side pain?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): If you diurese from Lasix (furosemide) and wash out potassium, calcium and magnesium; you could get severe cramps causing pains as you describe.

Question 7

i'm a 39 yr female diagnosed with chf out of control bloodpressure what do i do lasix (furosemide) is no longer keeping the fluid off my body?

Accepted Answer

Several things: Please make sure you are not on nsaids such as ibuprofen.   You may need to restrict your salt and fluid intake.  You may need a higher dose of Lasix (furosemide) or change to another loop diuretic. You may need additional diuretics which are complementary to the  lasix (furosemide).  Sometimes lying down and resting after taking the Lasix (furosemide) helps mobilize the fluid.  Please talk to your doctor about it.

Question 8

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 9

do digoxin, lopressor, lasix, or tylenol (acetaminophen) have any side effect when taken with antibiotics?

Accepted Answer

Which antibiotic?: For a meaningful answer, we need to know which antibiotic.

Question 10

can lunesta and, or, restoril be taken long term?  which has fewer side effects?  are lunesta and, or restoril apt to help you be able to sleep longer

Accepted Answer

For short-term use: Both of these drugs are prescribed to treat insomnia, and both warn to take at lowest dose for shortest time needed.  Long-term use increases risk of dependency and raising dosages increases risk of side effects.  Both warn that you must taper dose to discontinue after long term use, or risk serious side effects.  Consider CBT psychotherapy for insomnia,  more effective than relying on a pill!

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What all can be the side effects of lasix (furosemide)?

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I take 1or 2 lasix 1 aldactone (spironolactone) daily, makes me tired and side effects. then i tried diurites every alternative day and felt good. please advise.

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Husband is new to taking lasix, (furosemide) due to afib. experiencing severe tiredness. is there a different diuretic with less side effects?

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Im 65 with chf ckd, get side effects from lasix (furosemide) (hearing/hemoglobin loss, hyperglyc, aplastic anemia). any alternatives or tips to tolerate lasix (furosemide)?

A member asked:

I have chf what happens when lasix (furosemide) no longer keeps the fluid off?

A member asked:

Could getting lasix (furosemide) cause terrible leg and right side pain?

A member asked:

I'm a 39 yr female diagnosed with chf out of control bloodpressure what do i do lasix (furosemide) is no longer keeping the fluid off my body?

A member asked:

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)?

A member asked:

Do digoxin, lopressor, lasix, or tylenol (acetaminophen) have any side effect when taken with antibiotics?

A member asked:

Can lunesta and, or, restoril be taken long term? which has fewer side effects? are lunesta and, or restoril apt to help you be able to sleep longer

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