Question 1

which is better: lasix (furosemide) or spironolactone?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide) is stronger: To remove water effectively, you need lasix, (furosemide) not spironolactone. However, spironolactone has special uses in liver disease and in some heart cases. For kidney disease, Lasix (furosemide) is more effective. Spironolactone should be used with caution in these cases due to risk of high potassium that could have serious effects.

Question 2

could you think lanoxin, aldactone (spironolactone) and lasix (ferosimide) could be taken at the same time with no harmful effects?

Accepted Answer

For sure: They're routinely given together and they blend very nicely because they counteract one another's side effects.

Question 3

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 4

can i use hawthorne and linden even though i am taking carvedilol(coreg 6.25 mg oral tablet) 1 tab(s) oral every 12
> hours: 9 - 21, spironolactone(aldactone 25 mg oral tablet) 1 tab oral
> daily and lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

Med interaction: There are mandated databases that will advise interactions between approved pharmaceuticals ,manufacturers of dubious provenance (hawthorn linden) have NO data regarding the safety, efficacy, interactions etc; so go forth at your own risk

Question 5

i have atrial fibrillation . i take daily concor 10mg, dabigatran 220mg, lasix 40mg and aldactone (spironolactone) 25mg, . now i have erectile problem. what shall i do?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doctor: Aldactone (spironolactone) and concor both could cause ed. Please review this with your doctor to find a better alternative. Do not stop medications by yourself.

Question 6

good day i'm currently taking coq10, lasix , lanoxin, coreg, warfarin and aldactone (spironolactone) . i would really like to know if any of these cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Constipation: There are multiple possible causes which include medication effects possible in you. Discuss with your dr., might want to try mom rather than fiddle with the meds.

Question 7

what is average life-expectancy for a patient who has liver cirrhosis and has developed ascites for 2 weeks and seems to respond to lasix and aldactone (spironolactone)? thanks.

Accepted Answer

What Stage ?: Life expectancy depends on what stage is the disease , is it irreversible, what is  meld score  need inr, creatinine & bilurubin levels  to access  ( model for end stage liver disease  ) presence of active hep b or c eso. Varices etc . Based on info appear to be stage iii or IV  if untreated  not much time left , need  liver transplantation. Meld score to put on waiting list.

Question 8

why doesn't my lasix work? i take 60mg of lasix and i also take atenolol, spironolactone and k-dur. i am always swollen in my legs, ankles and top of feet. the water pills don't work every day like they should. i have hypertension, hypertensive cardiovasc

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide) : Lasix (furosemide) is actually not a very good drug for leg swelling. It lasts only about 4 hours. After it stops working, your kidneys usually hold on to even more salt and water. Very frequently, obstructive sleep apnea is a cause of this kind of edema (leg swelling) that is overlooked by doctors. If you snore at night and are overweight, you may have sleep apnea causing the edema. Also some medications (anti-inflammatories, amlodipine. Gabapentin for example) can cause edema. Talk to your doctor about why you might have edema. Sodium restriction might help also.

Question 9

how long should i wait to go to the doctor for the swelling? i take 60mg of lasix and i also take atenolol, spironolactone and k-dur. i am always swollen in my legs, ankles and top of feet. the water pills don't work every day like they should.

Accepted Answer

There : There is a lot that is not known here. Don't know how long you have been on a trial of the current medication regimen.  Don't know how high your blood pressure is running or if you have any congestive heart failure. Would recommend that you call your doctor or his / her medical staff to pose this question.

Question 10

which diuretic is best for elderly: furosemide or spironolactone?

Accepted Answer

They're different: They're apples and oranges! Lasix (furosemide) is a potent diuretic. Spironolactone is a weak diuretic that is usually used with Furosemide or hydrochlorothiazide because it helps counteract the loss by the kidneys of potassium those diuretics cause. Moreover, it counteracts a hormone that make heart failure worse and that effect is independent of its diuretic effect.

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Spirolactone and lasixs for ascides

A member asked:

Which is better: lasix (furosemide) or spironolactone?

A member asked:

Could you think lanoxin, aldactone (spironolactone) and lasix (ferosimide) could be taken at the same time with no harmful effects?

A member asked:

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.

A member asked:

Can i use hawthorne and linden even though i am taking carvedilol(coreg 6.25 mg oral tablet) 1 tab(s) oral every 12 > hours: 9 - 21, spironolactone(aldactone 25 mg oral tablet) 1 tab oral > daily and lasix (furosemide)?

A member asked:

I have atrial fibrillation . i take daily concor 10mg, dabigatran 220mg, lasix 40mg and aldactone (spironolactone) 25mg, . now i have erectile problem. what shall i do?

A member asked:

Good day i'm currently taking coq10, lasix , lanoxin, coreg, warfarin and aldactone (spironolactone) . i would really like to know if any of these cause constipation?

A member asked:

What is average life-expectancy for a patient who has liver cirrhosis and has developed ascites for 2 weeks and seems to respond to lasix and aldactone (spironolactone)? thanks.

A member asked:

Why doesn't my lasix work? i take 60mg of lasix and i also take atenolol, spironolactone and k-dur. i am always swollen in my legs, ankles and top of feet. the water pills don't work every day like they should. i have hypertension, hypertensive cardiovasc

A member asked:

How long should i wait to go to the doctor for the swelling? i take 60mg of lasix and i also take atenolol, spironolactone and k-dur. i am always swollen in my legs, ankles and top of feet. the water pills don't work every day like they should.

A member asked:

Which diuretic is best for elderly: furosemide or spironolactone?

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