Question 1

why is edecrin (ethacrynic acid) so expensive?

Accepted Answer

Supply / demand: Few folks take Ethacrynic Acid any more. Perhaps your physician can suggest a cheaper diuretic.

Question 2

what is a less expensive alternative to edecrin (ethacrynic acid)?

Accepted Answer

Options based on you: Edecrin (ethacrynic acid) is a type of medication that helps kidneys get rid of salt water, a diuretic. Edecrin (ethacrynic acid) is often prescribed to patients with sulfa allergies and fluid retention or high blood pressure. The possible allergy to other medications is the most common reason to try this medication. If it is too expensive and you have not had a severe reaction to the other diuretics talk to your doctor about trying.

Question 3

does being in the sunlight cause a reaction with edecrin (ethacrynic acid)?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: Edecrin is the only loop diuretic that is not sulfa based ( lasix, (furosemide) bumex, torsemide, ). The sulfa based drugs can cause a red rash in sunlight.  Edecrin typically does not have this reaction in the sun.  Beware of long term exposure since the drug is more associated with hearing loss than the other drugs in its class.

Question 4

help can being in the sunlight cause an adverse reaction with edecrin (ethacrynic acid)?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: edecrin (ethacrynic acid) is a diuretic and if you are in the sun further dehydration could occur

Question 5

my son has been on sodium volprate 300mg twice daily and he has decided to stop taking his medications
what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends on condition: Valproate is used to treat Bipolar disease, but also Epilepsy and Migraines. If your son has been diagnosed with Bipolar or Epilepsy, then a consultation ASAP with his prescribing physician/counselor is necessary to find the reason for his noncompliance. If taking for migraines, the situation is not as dire and time can be spent determining if another treatment is better for him.

Question 6

what helps lower sodium levels in your body besides medication? i have heard bananas will anything else?

Accepted Answer

Low sodium: Bananas help with low potassium not sodium. Low sodium is treated with water restriction or adjustment of medications, if you are on blood pressure medications. See your doctor for that.

Question 7

i've been taking levothyroxine sodium 0,50 mcg for several months, i used to take only 0,25 mcg and i'm now having symptoms of faintiness and dizziness. i feel better when i don't take the medication. what should i do? i can't quit it completely?

Accepted Answer

: I think you wrote the wrong doses. Your previous dose was 25 mcg (0.025 mg) and current dose is 50 mcg (0.05 mg). If you had been appropriately tested before the dose was changed then you definitely have hypothyroidism and you need thyroid replacement therapy. The current dose may be too high (or not) so you need to be re-tested, do not stop your med, see your doctor ASAP. Take care.

Question 8

what is the effect of having alcohol(sometimes intense) with phenytoin sodium medication course going on(300mg/day)? please answer precisely

Accepted Answer

Off label opinion: Would propose that consumption of one or two drinks in 24 hrs would be unlikely to cause severe problems, but Phenytoin is a rather troublesome drug, as has zero order kinetics, and alcohol and Phenytoin can interact, which would create a problem with drug level fluctuation.  Would discuss in further detail with your neurologist.

Question 9

i'm 54 yrs and my doc said i have low blood sodium. what can cause this besides medications?

Accepted Answer

Hypoactive thyroid: Is another possible reason if all the medications have been excluded. Have your doctor check TSH level.

Question 10

is actonel (35 mg.- that contains 'risedronate sodium') medication prescribed for osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Actonel (risedronate) is prescribed for osteoporosis.

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Help can being in the sunlight cause an adverse reaction with edecrin (ethacrynic acid)?

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My son has been on sodium volprate 300mg twice daily and he has decided to stop taking his medications what do i do?

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What helps lower sodium levels in your body besides medication? i have heard bananas will anything else?

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I've been taking levothyroxine sodium 0,50 mcg for several months, i used to take only 0,25 mcg and i'm now having symptoms of faintiness and dizziness. i feel better when i don't take the medication. what should i do? i can't quit it completely?

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What is the effect of having alcohol(sometimes intense) with phenytoin sodium medication course going on(300mg/day)? please answer precisely

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I'm 54 yrs and my doc said i have low blood sodium. what can cause this besides medications?

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Is actonel (35 mg.- that contains 'risedronate sodium') medication prescribed for osteoporosis?

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