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My normal 3yrs old 23kg child has eaten my heart baby's 5mg lasix (furosemide). should i worry?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lasix (furosemide): Your child may urinate a lot so look out for dehydration.You can give electrolye containg fluids if necessary.

Dr Werner agreed

Answered 8/16/2018

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I just read your response regarding Lasix/congestive heart failure. I have a family member with CHF & pulmonary hypertension who is also Bi-polar. She was taken off Lithium due to the Lasix & we can't seem to find anything other med that works as well as

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