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Afib shortness of breath 86 years old started lasix (furosemide) 40 week ago still sob on cardizem xarelto please stop the shortness of breath how?

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Symptoms: Need to discuss with your Doc. There are multiple possibilities and not enough information here to advise. Presumably your Doc has the information needed to recommend the appropriate therapy.

Answered 1/25/2015

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