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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lasix | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/26/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 1.7
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Pain in lower stomach or belly
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donna | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
8/10/2011
Condition: Fluid in the Lungs due to Chronic Heart Failure
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very bad leg feet and rib cramps help me
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/7/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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I have edema in my legs and ankles. I take lasix which worked for a while. It isn't working so well now. Why?
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boylit | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years |
8/6/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 4.0
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we wonder if there is some side effect to high doses and if it can affect my kidney
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Debra S. | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/6/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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The Lasix 40 mg removed water quickly, very effectively. However, the next day I felt horrible. Late that night I took Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium minerals. Then I soaked my feet in Epsom salts(magnesium sulfate), and for the first time all day, I felt much better. Just read it can cause considerable loss of minerals - it did. I will use Dandelion next time - this drug is dangerous for me!
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/5/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 4.3
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/17/2011
Condition: Other
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I've been on 3 meds similar to this one. This and Cholorthalidone has caused numbness and tingling in my feet. The doctor doesn't seem to have a different drug that won't do this.?? What has been other patients experience with this side effect?
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Midnight666 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/13/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 3.3
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I started taking Lasix for leg swelling & fluid on heart and lungs. Also take HBP meds and OTC diuretic. I lost about 15lbs when first started and now 3mo later, the swelling and fluid are back and worse. Not sure what other options are out there. I am a new (MAR 2011) diabetic. Had a Blood sugar of 661 and only found that out because I had a cyst that had to be drained. Now I am taking insulin and somewhat watching what I eat. Still learning the can and cannots. If I could get the fluid off the heart and lungs, I could move easier and possibly lose some of the weight. Any ideas about this?Read More Read Less
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pj5012 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/10/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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I noticed relief of swollen ankles and feet within a few hours of starting this medication. It works great for me!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/24/2011
Condition: Accumulation of Fluid Resulting from Chronic Heart Failure
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feet still swelling
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amr | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/20/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 3.7
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Harold Lloyd | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/16/2011
Condition: Accumulation of Fluid Resulting from Chronic Heart Failure
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Developed sores in the mouth. Reduced fluid in lower legs, but had rash and redness.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/21/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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While not listed in the 'side effects' list, it seems to have caused incontinence. My MD switched me to hydrochlorothiazide and my bladder muscles are getting stronger again.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/6/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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rod | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/24/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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I'm just starting to take furosemides for fluid rentention in my legs; consequently I have epedema to. What concerns me is the effectof Potassium loss while taking this medicine; however, I discovered that I can take a pill called Dandelion root, and is often used as a natural powerful diuretic without potassium loss. I am a firm believer of natural herbal remedies vs conventional medicine because they developed majorty of medcine from plants anyway. Don't get me wrong, I do consult with my doctor and pharmcy before taking herbal remedies, as you should to. Read More Read Less
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MKA | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/8/2011
Condition: Other
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The side effects of Lasix was very bothersome. I finished the 10 day course but still have lingering effects such as tiredness, confusion, dizziness and lightheadness with some vision problems. Still under MD supervision.
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nh1948ma | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/10/2010
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 3.7
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taken for feet swelling
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/4/2010
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Excessive dry skin since using this drug
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Olderlady | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/8/2010
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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Received a pacemaker and feet and ankles seem to swell more. Told to take 20 mg and potassium daily. You cannot leave home on this drug. And what is it doing to my kidneys?? Some swelling still there.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
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