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My 62 yo mom with chf and a-fib is taking furosemide + amiloride combination as only diuretic. is this recommended/are there better alternatives?
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The standard: Furosemide is the standard against which any other diuretic is compared. Amiloride helps prevent the potassium loss associated with all diurectics. The combination is excellent.
Answered 6/25/2014
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