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I have been on lasix for 4 years now. i first was prescribed 20 mg as needed daily for swelling. after a while 20 mg was not enough. i started taking more and more. i now have to take potassium chloride twice daily because of the lasix. i tried to stop it

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Be careful: Lassie is not a regular med . it's need should be evaluated periodically. u may get serious side effects. don't take it without reg check ups and blood tests.

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Answered 9/3/2016

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A member asked:

I have been on lasix for 4 years now. i first was prescribed 20 mg as needed daily for swelling. after a while 20 mg was not enough. i started taking more and more. i now have to take potassium chloride twice daily because of the lasix. i tried to stop it

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Dr Beck agreed

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