U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
IN
A 56-year-old female asked:

Severe upper eyelid edema. lasix (furosemide) no good. i have copd, emphysema, & diabetes 2.. eye doc said water retention. doc said maybe from copd. ?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jose Medina-Bairan
Dr. Jose Medina-Bairananswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 38 years experience
COPD and fluid reten: You can retain fluid in relation to COPD if you developed right sided cardiac failure. If you are taking prednisone you can retain fluid also.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. James Rochester
Dr. Gabriel Medina
Dr. James Rochester and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

Related questions

A 33-year-old male asked:
Hi doc I have a problem with fluids and i can't stop drinking water because i get so thirsty i drink 10ltrs a day is there any way i can get fluids mybody more quicker at the moment im taking lasix (furosemide)?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
A 34-year-old male asked:
Ckd patient with hyponatremia. Is it safe to take 650 mg sodium bicarbonate with 40 mg lasix (furosemide) to prevent water retention? Is sodium bicarbonate renoprotective?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 33-year-old male asked:
My friend has a water retention during chemotherapy because the leukemia. He has urine retention 0,5-1 liters a day. Does he need the Lasix (furosemide) therapy?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 43-year-old member asked:
Can you tell me is Lasix (furosemide) really effective for water retention in ankle and foot?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 42-year-old female asked:
Hi Doc! My dad is 60 with a history of diabetes, HTN, hyperlipemia, CHF, COPD, MI, and stroke. Recently he was told that his wbc was extremely low & ?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Last updated May 1, 2017

Found in:

Old health›Edema›Diabetes mellitus

People also asked

I 'VE HAD A COUGH FOR THE LAST 3 MONTHS, ON AND OFF. \\ DON'T HAVE ASTHMA OR EMPHESEMA DID HAVE EDEMA, AM ON LASIX (furosemide) OR A WATER PILL 40 MG.
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Please help docs! is Lasix (furosemide) really effective for water retention in ankle and foot?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
What is the treatment for severe dry eye after Lasix (furosemide) surgery?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Can people with sjogrens syndrome and severe dry eye syndrome have Lasix (furosemide) eye surgery?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
83 yrs f; stable diastolic hf; rate controlled a-fib. Meds: cardizem, coumadin, (warfarin) lasix, inderal, spiriva (mild copd). Would a cardioselective betablocker be better than inderal ?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $15/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.