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Re lasix (furosemide) 4 ltrs out/2 ltrs in, patient is 300 pounds w/ edema in r leg and scrotum. hydroceles in testicles. is 4 ltrs still too much?

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Yes: if u have no CHF i.e. no fluid in ur lungs, do not take lasix, (furosemide) it will make u dehydrated and pass out. Just cut down ur fluid intake.

Answered 8/16/2014

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A member asked:

Re lasix (furosemide) 4 ltrs out/2 ltrs in, patient is 300 pounds w/ edema in r leg and scrotum. hydroceles in testicles. is 4 ltrs still too much?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Amrit Singh answered

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