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I'm currently on prednisone, lisinpril, have a serious allergy to sulfa so is this drug furosemide safe for me to take?

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Sulfa allergy: Lasix (furosemide) may pose a problem for you if you have a sulfa allergy. If you need a diuretic, etacrynic acid, which is potent and has no sulfa is a good choice. Speak to your physician. Good luck.

Answered 6/26/2014

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I'm currently on prednisone, lisinpril, have a serious allergy to sulfa so is this drug furosemide safe for me to take?

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