Question 1

bun creatinine high taking lasix 60 3 days week zaroxolyn (metolazone) 5 mg had chf in march,  have afib on heart meds too. help?

Accepted Answer

Labs: The increase in your creatinine can be dye to many reason. HF itself can cause abnormal kidney function. Excessive use of Lasix (furosemide) also can make things worse. Suggest you see a kidney doc soon and seek input. Testing is needed including a urine test and a detailed history and exam. Best of luck

Question 2

can i take metolazone (5mg) in the morning and hydrochlorothiazide (25mg) in the evening together with furosemide (60mg) for stubborn edema?

Accepted Answer

No: They are drugs of the same class and there's no benefit in taking both. You list nephrotic syndrome. You will likely need a higher dose of lasix (furosemide). I would start by trying 60 mg twice day (with supervision! as it is dangerous to do this on your own!). Alternatively, change lasix (furosemide) to torsemide which is more potent.

Question 3

does lasix (furosemide) cause gout?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics: Are known to precipitate gouty attacks....

Question 4

do you have to taper lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

does lasix (furosemide) causes hypernatremia?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Typically Lasix (furosemide) more often can cause hyponatremia but theoretically if you did not drink any fluids and you became overly dehydrated by still taking your Lasix (furosemide) then you could develop hypernatremia.

Question 6

will taking lasix (furosemide) lead to dehydration?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Lasix (furosemide) is a drug meant to remove excess fluid and sodium from the body. If too much is taken, or intake drops substantially it can cause dehydration.

Question 7

how does lasix (furosemide) for low urine output help?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause.: Lasix (furosemide)'s a medicine / poison that tricks the kidneys into losing urine while the drug is around. It can damage the kidneys if urine production is shut down as a defense mechanism. However, if the kidney is shutting down because it's not getting enough blood (because the heart is too overburdened with fluid to pump effectively) then Lasix (furosemide) will be helpful in unloading excess fluid &amp; helping the hear

Question 8

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 9

is it possible to treat pneumonia with lasix (furosemide)?

Accepted Answer

No: Lasix (furosemide) is a diuretic drug that causes increased urination and elimination of body water, sodium and potassium.  It is used to treat pulmonary edema that is sometimes mistaken for pneumonia.  Antibiotics are used to treat pneumonia.

Question 10

can lasix (furosemide) and metalazone be taken at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics: Yes, but the combination can result in an extreme loss of potassium so that electrolyte needs to be closely monitored. That combination is used sometimes in patients with extreme refractory heart failure with severe fluid retention. It is probably dangerous to take the combination in individuals without such problems. Extreme loss of potassium may result in life threatening arrhythmias.

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