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(also known as Frusemide)
Furosemide is a loop diuretic used in the treatment of congestive heart failure and edema. It is most commonly marketed by Aventis Pharma under the brand name Lasix. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Heart Failure | 141 |
96% |
| Lupus | 13 |
100% |
| Cirrhosis | 8 |
88% |
| High Blood Pressure | 6 |
83% |
| Pseudotumor Cerebri | 5 |
80% |
Overall, 92% (219
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Lasix Reviews
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For SIADH which aggravates seizures (Can't do w/ out it
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It works but I hate going every 5 minutes to the batroom.
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Lasix has helped me to breath better since it helped me to lose a lot of fluid.
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This medication has really helped with swelling in my feet. Since taking it, I haven't had any swelling problems!
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Only been on steady for about a month
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Only take it if I need it.
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Seems to work if I feel extra fluid on board I have to take 20 mg.s more--get 1 blood test per mo.
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I don't know all his meds
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Started last week to counteract 6 lb. gain. Dizzy.
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use with care...
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is he only on one ? chuck has been on 2 aldactone with the lasix 180mg between the both. His GI tried switching the aldacdone to something else cause... [More] -
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Has anyone ever experienced using a dieuretic other than Lasix? I'm just wondering if perhaps Jim's system doesn't work well with Lasix and another o... [More] -
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I take 160 mg of lasix, (but i already have congestive heart failure) potassium and Lisinopril. I do not always take the full lasix dose, cus hey if ... [More] -
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im on lasix and before it i was very tired and out of breath but now i seem to be fine!!! it will get better! [More] -
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I HAVE PULMO HYPER. AND THE ONLY THING THEY HAVE ME ON IS LASIX.i DON.T GET SOD just very very tired.My doctor drew blood for potassium level stat. [More]
