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Im 65 with chf ckd, get side effects from lasix (furosemide) (hearing/hemoglobin loss, hyperglyc, aplastic anemia). any alternatives or tips to tolerate lasix (furosemide)?
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There are substitute: Other drugs can be used as substitutes to Lasix (furosemide). Ask your doctor to give you an alternative medicine/s.
Answered 10/3/2015
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