Lasix

Lasix , also known as furosemide, is a water pill used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and swelling as a result of excess body water. It works by causing the patients kidneys to dispose of unneeded water and salt from the body through increased urination.

Lasix comes in the form of a tablet or liquid solution which is taken by mouth. It is usually prescribed for patients to take once a day in the morning or twice a day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Prescriptions will vary on an individual basis. Never take more or less than what is indicated on your prescription label.

When taking this type of medication, users may experience some common side effects. Some of the side effects which do not require medical attention include muscle cramps, weakness, upset stomach, thirst, confusion, headache and constipation. If you are experiencing side effects such as fever, sore throat or ringing ears, contact your doctor immediately.

Occasionally Lasix may be prescribed for other purposes, as directed by your doctor.

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I hve been taking lasix for years, all of a suden my doctor tells me to stop taking them even though I have congested heart fature. I am scared and do not know what to do. I do not trust my doctor any more.
Posted on 8/10/2008 4:43:00 PM by Anonymous
I've been taking Lasix's for the past 3or4yrs and at times they do an OK job and the rest of the time the ONLY thing that helps is sit for days in a recliner with my legs up.But if you want relief during the nite NOTHING works better that a adjustable hospital bed. I learned this trick when my GREAT Pain Doctor ordered a bed to help with severe leg pain and calf cramps not to mention the help the bed has given me for Acid Reflux. Once you tune your bed by constant trial and era over many nights You've got it made!!!!. The only draw back is you MUST learn to sleep on your back and thats Very Hard for some people. Also, drink plenty of fluid during the day and have a bottle next to bed at night. If someone tryed to take my WONDERFUL Pain and Water reduceing GOD SENT BED AWAY FROM ME IT WOULD TURN THIS PASSIVE E-BIKER INTO SOMETHING THAT THE GOOD LORD WOULD NOT LIKE!!!!. If "YOU" want the relief I get at night BEG, PLEAD,OR PAYOFF "ALL" YOU'RE Doctors (The latter was NOT in my case but I TRULY FOUND THE MOST CARING PAIN DOCTOR and HE "LISTENED" TO ALL OF WHAT I HAD TO SAY and felt Compassion for me and wote the prescription. THANK YOU LORD FOR DR. STEVE S. GOOD LUCK, GOD BLESS, and PLEASE PRAY for ""OUR" TROOPS. TOM S. Macon MO.
Posted on 2/5/2008 12:45:00 AM by Anonymous
lasix causes me to have uncontrolled bowel movements......is there something else i might take
Posted on 1/2/2008 7:33:00 PM by Anonymous
I was prescribed lasix (furismed)by my primary care doctor. Then I moved to a different county and my new PCP lowered my dose from 40mg to25mg. I had to leave church last wweek to go to the ER.They said I had congenative heart failure & prescribed 40mg for me again.My new PCP didn't care and lowered my dose to 20mg. I called the office to let them know I took one & my feet& legs vwere still swollen the PCP said to take another & if that didn't work return to ER. It didn't work but I didnt return to the ER. Why are these Doctors playing with my life?
Posted on 12/11/2007 6:38:00 AM by Anonymous
THIS IS A COOL SITE....BUT NOT ALL MY MEDS ARE LISTED....
Posted on 8/17/2007 7:51:00 PM by Anonymous