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Lasix is a loop affecting water pill/diuretic which is a kind of water pill or diuretic (heart failure drug, cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Loop diuretic

Generic Drug

Furosemide

Side Effects

Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Ringing in ears
Diarrhea
Itchy rash
Dizziness
Stomach cramps
Itching or burning
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Loss of strength
Low blood pressure on standing
Blurred vision
Loss of appetite
Cramping abdominal pain
Reduced appetite
Cloudy or blurred vision
Itchy skin

Serious

Rash

Treats

Primary hypertension (essential hypertension)
Condition
High blood pressure
Condition

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What does it mean if Lasix (furosemide) doesn't work?

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Should nonpitting edema be treated with lasix (furosemide)?

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about how much should it cost for lasix (furosemide) compressed tablet?

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What are the statistics of death rate of elderly people on lasix (furosemide)?

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A 59-year old female asked:

Do you have to taper Lasix (furosemide)?

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A 36-year old female asked:

does lasix (furosemide) causes hypernatremia?

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A 57-year old male asked:

Can lasix (furosemide) and metalazone be taken at the same time?

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A 27-year old female asked:

What is the treatment for exfolistive dermatitis caused by Lasix (furosemide)?

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A 43-year old female asked:

Good day are there any fruits or vegetables that can be consumed that would have the same effect on the body that lasix (furosemide) does? Thanks

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A 56-year old female asked:

Lasix (furosemide) Rx 20mg every other day. lasix (furosemide) dose has started to cause decrease in urine compared to days when it isn't taken? Thoughts?

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A 32-year old asked:

Does lasix (furosemide) work the same as torsemide?

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A 34-year old asked:

Can zestril (lisinopril) and lasix be taken together?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Which is better: lasix (furosemide) or spironolactone?

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A 47-year old asked:

I'm wondering why are my husband's feet still swollen when on lasix (furosemide)?

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A 48-year old asked:

Why are my husband's feet still swollen whhile on lasix (furosemide)? It's been almost a week.

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A 34-year old female asked:

My normal 3yrs old 23kg child has eaten my heart baby's 5mg lasix (furosemide). should i worry?

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A 67-year old male asked:

I take 1or 2 lasix 1 aldactone (spironolactone) daily, makes me tired and side effects. Then I tried diurites every alternative day and felt good. Please advise.

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A 44-year old male asked:

In Renogran report, right kidney, it reads- There is hold up of the activity in the collection system with complete wash out after lasix (furosemide). Meaning?

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A 45-year old female asked:

Lasix (furosemide) therapy for ruptured bakers syst?

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A 39-year old female asked:

i have chf what happens when lasix (furosemide) no longer keeps the fluid off?

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A 46-year old asked:

What are some of the possible side-effects of a doubled lasix (furosemide) prescription?

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A member asked:

At age 88, What are risk of being on LASIX (furosemide) 40mg.precribe by my cardiologist

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A 76-year old male asked:

Taking Toprol (metoprolol) xl 100 mg. with LASIX 40 mg. I have severe leg spasm what should do to prevent. Spasms ?

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A 42-year old asked:

Could you think lanoxin, aldactone (spironolactone) and lasix (ferosimide) could be taken at the same time with no harmful effects?

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A 51-year old male asked:

I read that Lasix (furosemide) is not for long term, that you need to have blood test to see if kidneys are being effected, how long is it safe to use lasix (furosemide)?

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A 43-year old female asked:

Complication of digoxin and lasix (furosemide) if taken together. ?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is it good to use lasix (furosemide) and hydrochlorothiazide together in the treatment of hypertension?

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A 52-year old female asked:

Had scope on knee mar 5. Feet still swelling bad. Can u tell me how long this will last. Taking 40mg of lasix (furosemide)?

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A 50-year old female asked:

Been on lasix (furosemide) for 2 weeks, left leg still swells up and hurts doctor says it just restless leg i'm on a no salt diet also?

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A 39-year old female asked:

I'm a 39 yr female diagnosed with chf out of control bloodpressure what do I do lasix (furosemide) is no longer keeping the fluid off my body?

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