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I had 13 lbs of edema for 5 yrs. Allergic to sulpha meds. A potassium diuretic left me with a folic acid deficiency. That is very bad and effected my health in many ways- doctor agreed. This is the only loop diuretic that does not have sulpha. I lost all of the fluid. Only drawback is it is very caustic. Even throat gets irritated sometimes. Stomach was very irritated but after two years getting u...

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Took this medicine because i had a severe allergic reaction to lasix. (My throat closed up). This drug does not have sulfa. However, I had severe migraines while on this medication as well as itching and developed red pimples. Did not find this drug effective in aiding in eliminating water retention. Did assist in lowering bp a little. Stopped taking several times to confirm it was this medication...

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Heidi | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/1/2018
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 2.7
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I started taking Edecrin for ankle swelling in June of 2017, regularly during the summer months, then intermittently as needed during the fall and winter. In December, I began having vomiting, severe watery diarrhea, chills, achiness, and severe weakness and fatigue whenever I took it. I cannot go to work in this condition; not sure what I will do next for the edema since I am allergic to sulfa.

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helly | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/29/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I started this med in June of 2013 to help lower my BP along with other meds. This past November I started vomiting odten. Tried eliminating all other meds one at a time with no change. I decided to skip my edecrin today. I feel great now. Can this be explained? Will take BP tomorrow.

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windbegins | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/21/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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ALLERGY TO SULFA DRUGS,SO THIS IS THE ONLY WATER PILL I CAN TAKE... WORKS WELL FOR ME.... WHEN I RUN OUT AND WAITING TO GET MORE, MY BP GOES WAY UP...

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ettenbororniuw7 | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/3/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 4.0
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I would like info on Draxis the mfr of this drug

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nvrhm | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/25/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been on this drug for 2 months,and seems to work ok.I am also allergic to sulfa and was on bystolic till I found out it has a sulfa ingredient that was making me sick.You have to really check for all sulfites in everything.

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Sharon | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/21/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 5.0
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I had 13 lbs of edema for 5 yrs. Allergic to sulpha meds. A potassium diuretic left me with a folic acid deficiency. That is very bad and effected my health in many ways- doctor agreed. This is the only loop diuretic that does not have sulpha. I lost all of the fluid. Only drawback is it is very caustic. Even throat gets irritated sometimes. Stomach was very irritated but after two years getting used to it. Great help to me to get all that fluid off. I weigh 114-116 now. 13 pounds of fluid really made me tired- was in early to mid 50s. Edecrin was a lifesaver. Carry around 13 extra pounds on your body and or even think about it and you will realize what I mean.Read More Read Less

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Julie | 45-54 | Female | Patient
1/19/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I take edecrin because I have anaphylactic responses to any sulfonomides. I have polycystic Kidney disease and have pitting edema and must take something. However, I have lost my teaching job after 18 years of teaching and have been on Cobra insurance. I cannot continue to pay the high cost of Cobra insurance. Does anyone know of any programs that help people in this situation?

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natty | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/20/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Have acid reflux and was doing well prior to starting medication 3 weeks ago.

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alblachowicz | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/28/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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this medication does not work as well as some other more economic medications. There is no generic for those who cannot afford this med. I am allergic to sulfa upon which all diuretics are based.

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danielleellis | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/24/2010
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 2.3
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Took this medicine because i had a severe allergic reaction to lasix. (My throat closed up). This drug does not have sulfa. However, I had severe migraines while on this medication as well as itching and developed red pimples. Did not find this drug effective in aiding in eliminating water retention. Did assist in lowering bp a little. Stopped taking several times to confirm it was this medication causing the side effects and not bystolic which I am also on.

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Jack | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/21/2009
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 5.0
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Used to remove fluid retention in right leg caused by BP medication 5 mg of amlodipine. FYI, 2.5 mg of amlodipine didn't cause fluid retention; trying to get back to 2.5 mg.

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Granny | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/12/2008
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 3.7
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