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A member asked:
My son has a vsd & has been taking furosemide & spironolactone since 10weeks old now 2 years old. i have to take him off them for week will withdrawal
5 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Ask cardiologist: Your son is on furosemide and spironolactone to prevent congestive heart failure with his VSD. Any change in medication should be done with involvement of his cardiologist. Do not make any medication changes without his cardiologist okay.
Answered 4/27/2017
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Not like narcotics: Your kid will not go through "withdrawal" like someone taking narcotics.The meds just make sure his kidneys remove more water from his body as it passes through, reducing the volume of fluids the heart pushes around the circulation. This would increase the work load on the heart, so they are likely to want you to monitor his behavior/symptoms more. He may not need the meds now if the VSD closed
Answered 4/28/2017
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Mgt: While off his medications, please watch closely for any signs of fatigue, cough, respiratory difficulty or swelling. A follow up cardiac echo may be indicated.
Answered 4/29/2017
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