Lasix side effects?

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can u please tell me how can get rid off from the side effects of lasix?

My dad is taking lasix 40mg and urispas 2 times a day since 1 and a half month (He had 2nd time heart attack on 31st dec. 2007, he has high blood sugar and low blood pressure too). But from 1 week he is suffering from some sort of mental confusions... Is this occurred from the side effects or over doges of those medicines?

mental confusion in his case could be due to various reasons and one of them can be due to electrolyte disturbance due to lasix which causes loss of potassium leading to hypokalemia and hypernatremia which can cause mental confusion. his sugar levels may be low i.e. hypoglycemia or his kidney functions may be deranged even a low cardiac output may cause this. it is a matter that requires immediate medical evaluation by a doctor.

What are some of the possible side-effects that can occur when a persons prescription of Lasix is doubled?

Also, being an extremely strong diuretic, will a person with one kidney be more likely to have adverse side effects to this?

If the Lasix was doubled, it was probably apparent to the doctor that it was needed either by increased blood pressure, increased weight gain or swollen ankles, etc. He knows your health history and would not have increased your lasix if it would cause any problems with your remaining kidney. Low potassium, occasional leg cramps and mild dehydration are side effects of lasix use. People can take very large amounts of this medication without any side effects.

Is there is any side effect of having eye lasix at the age of 24 and does it cures your eye sight or not?

do u feel pain while ur being operated......is there is any chance that you could get blind while doing operation....

No side effects due to age. You do have to have a stable RX for a few years before you can be considered. Also, they only correct for one vision problem. So if your corrected for distance, you may need reading glasses. You don't feel pain while being operated, but afterward you will be light sensitive.

Will lasix 10 mg help me loose weight?

I have been prescribed 10mg lasix for water retention in my feet and fingers, i also take celexa though, i noticed some of the side effects of lasix were dizziness and lightheadedness, has anyone experienced that while taking lasix, and will it help me lose weight?

Those are common side effects.
Lasix will help you lose water weight.

Anyone who took or is taking LASIX (furosemide) - please inform me.?

I have much edema in my legs after a severe trauma & surgery on my tibia to repair. I also have left ventricle heart dysfunction. I might consider to try LASIX to expel excessive water from my tissues. But I fear the dangerous side-effects. I read that Kidney functions can get deranged, frequent testing is needed, and that one must take potassium chloride if taking Lasix. I don't believe that any MDs will divulge the frightful toxicity of this drug. They will prescribe it for me - but I fear what it may do. I reviewed the info on it and it is deadly toxic. I have a clean body with no Rx drugs in my system. I just don't want to get sicker than I am.already.

So please- if you are on Lasix or were on it - inform me what really happened and your side-effects and how well did it eliminate tissue edema? did it make you sick? What is your warning to me.??

I always use natural herbs, and avoid chemical Rx drugs for all my life. Thank you for answering. Please help.

Lasix helps your body flush out excess fluids that surgery or disease makes your body retain. You take the potassium because of the flushing action of the lasix. Talk with your doctor. My physician lets me monitor the effectiveness of the lasix. When the edema abates I can stop taking the meds. When it comes back I can start up with the meds. The lasix was not for my heart, but it did lower my blood pressure a little bit (it was a good thing).

I personally had no side effects from the Lasix and I am one of those people who darn near react to 90% of my meds! But I did the same thing you are doing, researching the medication, that's a good thing. My doctors are good at letting me call day or night about my meds and reactions to them. Two years and counting and no diabetes. You will develop diabetes only if you already have a propensity for it. I've had some really bad meds - Lasix was not one of them. Good Luck.

Wondering about Lasix...?

I'm considering Lasix but have some misgivings. I'd love to hear from professionals who use the system and from people who have first-hand knowledge of how it works, side-effects, etc. Please let me know the pros and cons of this procedure, based on your personal experience.

Thank you!
Tia

Hi Tia, I have used Lasix for many years because I have right heart failure. Lasix helps eliminate the excess fluid from my body. However, if you use lasix you must pay attention to your potassium levels because it is washed out of your body with lasix. Some of the side effects I have personally experience are leg cramps and being thirsty very often. The lasix keep my limbs from swelling with fluid. Consult your doctor, the pills saved my life. Good luck!

what side effect of tablet furosemide?

furosemide is a generic name of lasix tab.

"WARNING: This is a very potent medication. Using too much of this drug can lead to serious water and mineral loss. Therefore, it is important that you are closely monitored by your doctor. Tell your doctor immediately if you become very thirsty or confused, or develop muscle cramps/weakness while taking this medication."

"SIDE EFFECTS: Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, blurred vision, loss of appetite, stomach upset, diarrhea, or constipation may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly. This medication may lead to excessive loss of body water and minerals (including potassium). Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious symptoms of dehydration or mineral loss: muscle cramps or weakness, confusion, severe dizziness, drowsiness, unusual dry mouth or thirst, nausea or vomiting, fast/irregular heartbeat, unusual decrease in the amount of urine, fainting, seizures. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: numbness/tingling of the arms/legs, ringing in the ears, hearing loss. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur: signs of infection (e.g., fever, persistent sore throat), easy bleeding or bruising, stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing of eyes/skin. A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing."

I want advice only from those who used Lasix long-term or use it now.?

Let me explain. I am mid-age guy with severe edema in my lower body. this is only 2 months old. I have no diabetes, normal blood chemistries,
Last year a car ran me over badly. Upon admission, I had heavy blood loss from internal bleeding & had a MASSIVE heart attack, from the NEUROGENIC & cardiac SHOCK to my nervous system

Prior, I lived with some blocked arteries. But cardiologists said I had very good COLLATERALS ARTERIES formed within me & they compensated a lot. I had no ankle edema, no angina, no chest pain, no blatant heart discomfort. I walked quite freely, carried things, managed well.
but since the Massive MI - I now have severe left ventricular dysfunction & also in right.side. I gasp & strain with every breath & effort. Cardiologists said they cannot remedy the dead heart muscle. I have no arrythmias. When you take lasix, how bad are toxic effects? I am scared of Lasix. It may not take the edema out after all. So tell me exactly what it did for you ??

i've have been on Lasix for years, it never really helped my lower edema.......recently i'm on edmadex, which turns out to be a much better water pill but still barely touchs my edema, i think mine is more diet, mostly salt......as a cardiac tech, i think yours probably is due to your heart muscle damage........they recently ordered me a leg pump that pushs the edema up, which i can't afford the first months rent of $425!!!! but it seems to work in the hospital........also i have in my bloodwork, very low sodium, & my body sees it, & thinks it needs to retain water(great), so you might have them check that out???? i think mine was due to massive amounts of a memory herb and/or i had a wimple 2 yrs ago, which removed my spleen, & small parts of my stomach & a cyst on my panceus(ms)..............but really any water pill that i've tried is simply not working with my legs, & other than a couple of good pees.................the more veggies/less meat i eat seems to help...............good luck!

A panting cat?

When my cat (7 months old) plays really hard he seems to be out of breath. I even caught him panting once or twice. I talked to my friend who is studying to be a vet tech, and she said this was never normal and is usually because the cat has congestive heart failure. I am going to take him to the vet monday... but I just wondered if there was anything else it could be. Can cats be asthmatic or have allergies? And if it is CHF, she said they treat it with Lasix. I am a nursing student, so I know how Lasix works, but I'm just wondering what kind of side effects he might have and what the monthly cost is going to be. Do cats with CHF live a normal life span? I will ask the vet about all this too, but I am really worried about him... I love him dearly and don't want him to be sick. Also, are there any special considerations I should be aware of? Like limiting play time, or special diet? He lives to play.... I would feel bad if I had to limit his play time. Thanks so much

it is probably asthma. that's how I figured out that one of my cats has asthma. I have to give him abuterol twice a day (liquid form) and it's been a year or more since we have had any major issues with it, from time to time he may get a little winded and we give him a time out till he calms down some