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29 People found this comment helpful

It's taken about 6 months to get my dosage right. I now take 80mg. 3 times a day and the swelling in my ankles and legs is gone. I lost a total of 50 pounds. My B.P. is down to 170/95 from 200/105 and now the doc is starting me on other BP meds for that.

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3 People found this comment helpful

All this medication does is make me go to the bathroom constantly, I still have alot of fluid retention.

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mac mac | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/11/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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its been 3 days already i have experience diarrhea, stomach ache and loss of appetite. is there any natural medication for this? i only take 2 tablet.

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Martha | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/5/2022
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 2.0
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I took lasix for swelling in my ankles. I couldn't take it very long because it caused a severe gout attack in my left knee to the point I could barely walk. Not good when you have to pee in a hurry. The orthopedic doctor I was seeing at the time verified that lasix can cause a gout flare up without raising your uric acid level

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Melvin | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/20/2022
Condition: Fluid in the Lungs due to Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 3.0
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Having diarrhea and blurry vision for a week now.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/20/2019
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 1.0
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I have been taking this drug for water build up on my legs and feet doctor started me on 20 mg it worked fine for about a month then I started having a reaction to the med I had the jitters itchy feeling felt like things crawling on me hard time breathing and the swelling didn't go down. So the doctor had me to take 10 mg half pill I did that no prob with side effects but the swelling isn't going down. I had my husband buy me water pills from Walmart there called sundown naturals haven't tried them yet he just got them yesterday so I'm going to talk with the pharmacy to see if there safe to take with other medications.Will post again in a month i wanted to note that there are bad side effects to laid look it up on web Ms.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
7/15/2018
Condition: Accumulation of Fluid Resulting from Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 2.3
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My 78 yo father has been taking 20 mg of Lasix close to two weeks & is now getting side effects such as: Increased Thirst, Have trouble sleeping, can not stand up, can not hear at times, is loosing weight.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/7/2018
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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I am in atrial fib 24/7--in summer, even with air conditioning, get swollen feet. Have turned down Lasix bec of the many side efxs but was persuaded to take it by my 10th cardiologist. I hate it! No one mentioned potassium. Anyhow--be aware that this drug is somehow linked to sulfa--so if you have a sulfa allergy, you could be hatin' life.

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Dr. Paul | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/5/2017
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 5.0
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Swelled feet and ankles are a problem. I have hypertension and adding the Lasix and Hydrochlorthidide (HCT). On the plus side my swelling went down and my fet look normal and I have lost 27 pounds to dat. On the side effect side, I experienced leg and foot cramps. To counteract the cramps, due to potassium loss, I started drinking Gator Aide. I mix it myself from the powder at a rate of about half strength. I drink about a gallon a day along with at least a gallon of water. No cramps in 2 months, weight loss continues and I feel better than I have had in many years. I can't eat banas and Gator Aide replaces the potassium well. ContinueRead More Read Less

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sweetipi1958 | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/3/2016
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been taking this drug for about three months and now I have extreme dry mouth and bleeding gums and pain in my upper thigh. I have also lost weight on it. I really hate the dry mouth and bleeding gums though and wish it would stop.

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elf | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/31/2016
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 5.0
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I took this drug because my ankles and feet were swollen. I took one dose and was shocked by the time I awoke the next day my feet had gone down half way. I will continue to take it as I have Hypertension. Only drawback is the obvious frequent bathroom trips, but well worth being able to walk.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/1/2016
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 4.3
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alvassar | 35-44 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/24/2016
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 5.0
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Started on it when I got cellulitis. It worked good. Was told I could stop the drug by my doctor. I stopped it for about a month and I started back again because my ankle was getting swollen and I could not walk around very well. Started again and I can walk better now.

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nana | 65-74 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/6/2016
Condition: Accumulation of Fluid Resulting from Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 4.7
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I have diastolic dysfunction (stiff heart) and started to have edema in my legs that gradually worsened along with shortness of breath. My doctor started me off with 20mg, then 40mg and now I'm on 80mg Lasix once daily. I finally have ankles, can wear my rings and some shoes. the only serious concerning side effects were my blood glucose shot up to 120mg/dl fron 90mg/dl and elevated my BUN (kidney function). I have noticed I have less SOB.

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lulaowens | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/3/2016
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 3.3
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Works slow.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/16/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Slowed pulse to 29, increased depression, experienced attack-cardia and major headache lasting several weeks.

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roshimajahmilla | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/22/2015
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 3.7
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I began taking this medicine a few years ago for water retention. I am a little surprised that I again have started retaining fluid around my ankles and a new area of swollen with my hands. I honestly can't be 100 percent sure because I am taking other medicine as well that may be actually canceling out this medication.

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minpinmom | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/27/2015
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 3.0
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After taking Lasix for over a year, my ankles and legs stopped swelling but I developed several muscle spasms all over my body. Stopped taking the medication and after about 4 days, the swelling started again but the cramping has gone away. Going to ask my dr. if I could take the Lasix every other day, or every third day, etc. instead of every day. Has anyone else tried this?

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Kimber | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
6/22/2014
Condition: Accumulation of Fluid Resulting from Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 3.0
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Super sweating, excessive thirsts, shortness of breath, light headed ness, faint feeling

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/3/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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able one | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/2/2014
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 5.0
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It's taken about 6 months to get my dosage right. I now take 80mg. 3 times a day and the swelling in my ankles and legs is gone. I lost a total of 50 pounds. My B.P. is down to 170/95 from 200/105 and now the doc is starting me on other BP meds for that.

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yoopergram | 65-74 | Female | Patient
2/23/2014
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 2.7
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I get upset to my stomach when taking Lasix. Also feel tired.

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