There are 35 ratings for the drug: LASIX in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for lasix: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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5	Peripheral Edema in Feet and Ankles	Feeling a little tired but managed it with High Potassium foods. You need a bathroom available at all times.	I had Elephant feet, literally and Lasix 80mg twice a day solved the problem within a week. I still have the swelling but way less than without Lasix. I recommend this medication. Before taking Lasix make sure it won't intract with other meds you may be taking. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist.	M	40	2 weeks		9/17/2009 Email
5	idiopathic edema	muscle spasms in calves and feet, postural hypotension	make sure to take potassium. it usually takes about 1.5 hours to start working for me. i take 80-160 mg as needed for fluid retention in my face and hands. if i have to go somewhere or on a long drive, i'll take it at about 2 am so it's out of my system before i have to do anything. you have to be close to a bathroom!	F	52	10 years		7/16/2009
4	Lower extremity edema, SLE kidney	Charlie-horse sort of sensation in lower extremities. My legs would cramp up and it would be the most excrutiating feeling! After supplying myself with more potassium, the sensations slowly went away. It was probably due to the hypokalemia you can get with the lasix.	Works within 5-10mins of use! So, be prepared!	F	21	6 months		6/21/2009
2	Hypertension	Reduced my kidney function dramatically!		F	59	17 days		4/20/2009
5	fluid after aortic dissection	light - headedness, ringing in the ears	I took three rounds of lasix while in the hospital. Lasix successfully pulled the excess fluid out of my body, including the fluid around my lungs. I literally lost 10 pounds in one weekend during one round of lasix. I have been off of my last round now for a week, and again I am having trouble breathing. I highly recommend this drug for patients with serious edema, however do not take it if you feel inconvenienced by running back and forth to the bathroom.	F	28	3 months		1/22/2009
4	water retention	Just some shakiness if I didn't supplement my potassium level.	This is a great diuretic, however it works very quickly so you need to be prepared to go to the washroom within an hour of taking it. I tend to retain water a lot, so when I take it, it works quickly. Unlike other diuretics that can keep you in the bathroom throughout the day at fairly regular intervals, I have found that Lasix works quickly (done in about 3 hours). However, keep bananas around to help supplement your potassium levels so that you don't get shaky.	F	41	2 years		1/10/2009
4	fluid build-up around lungs/heart	cramps in legs BUT with potassium added the cramps are gone	If you are getting leg cramps talk to your Dr re: potassium deficienc e due to urinating so much -and loss of this potassium	M		2 weeks		3/22/2008
3	mitral valve regurgitation	Worked well with only dry mouth side effect for one year. Then started to develop muscle cramps in both hamstring muscles. These became so severe that I could hardly walk or sleep. So have stopped Lasix. Gained 6 lbs of water right away; hope muscle cramps will go away.	Good diuretic, as long as you don't get any major side effects as I did.	M	76	1.5 years		1/25/2008
4	Fluid build-up	dry mouth	removed some of the fluid but not all of it, also it makes you have to hang out by the bathroom door also causes dizziness	F	47	12 months		11/26/2007
1	Congestive Heart Failure	After about 3 yrs of Lasix (20mg) I developed an unknown allergic reaction that caused blistering on my hands and feet. My feet would get 20-30 at a time and my hands would get hundreds at a time. I had to take medication to keep the breakouts minimized. This slow torture lasted 2 years or so. Due to a situation on my part that engaged my stubborn streak I was without lasix for a month. I realized that since I wasn't taking the lasix I also wasn't needing the pill for the blisters. Started lasix again... blisters. Stopped taking lasix... no blisters. After 2 yrs lasix wasn't really working anymore for me so it didn't really matter that I stopped. I could drink a liter of water have a lasix and still not urinate to excess. I am still sensitive to processed foods and drinks however that are flavored with the wrong "fruity flavoring" (somehow related to a chemical in lasix). No more blisters or claritin though. Yeah!	Lasix is definitely not for me.	M	41	5 years		9/19/2007 Email
5	heart failure - leaky mitral valve	dehydrated and thirsty but what do you expect from a chemical dehydration pill that tells your kidneys to flush all fluids now.	Great drug. Pulminary edima it's my first choice. Ate them like candy. But while dying of fluid in lungs you learn how to survive. I highly recomend SALT reduction as far better solution. Food tastes like crap but it's better than chemical dehydrate you pills. <700mg/day sodium was the #1 thing after lasix that kept me alive while waiting for new valve. Less sodium means less lasix is needed and your life is better.	M	43	2 years		9/1/2007
5	insulin edema	helps with the edema from my frequent insulin dosage (ie keeps weight down) freq urination, thirsty, dry skin. I couldn't live without lasix, works like a charm.	Be careful about overexposure of sun. Lasix can intensify sunburn. esp on backs of hands.	F	36	1 years		6/17/2007
4	Edema for now !	none that i can actually say. I feel that a little tiredness is from peeing a lot.I'd rather pee a lot then put my heart all through that extra water fluid to carry. And, i am not a small lady. i am 5'7" 3/4.So, weighing what i do now which is close or on 200 is an awful feeling of unwanted retention.	I would tell you all to just give it a try. Of course, it may be a life saver for Me. I have had no relief from swelling (edema) for over 3 years or more now,gained over 50 + pounds more then i wanted to.I don't eat a lot of garbage and, food really has nothing to do with it. Its the fact that HBP,Heart Disease and, Edema are my biggest targets. Give it a few days to atleast Work. No, one likes going pee a lot but, I'd rather pee a lot, feel somewhat tired and, know that i can sleep and, not feel so bloated all the time. I have lost close to 5 pounds already. Now, thats unwanted water (fluid) as far as i am concerned .I don't need to carry that around everyday.My heart doesn't need to work that hard because my Body can't get rid of the bad toxins naturally. Now, i could end up not liking all the peeing and,unusual little tiredness but, people believe me when i do say, PLEASE---> give it sometime. I will keep you posted as to how i feel and, what happens. It has only been 1 Day ! =]	F	41	1 days		4/14/2007 Email
2	hypertension	Not many side effects yet, other than not sleeping well and dry mouth. Only on it one week so far	The potassium supplement seems to be more of a problem than the lasix but I am afraid to stop it without doctor approval. I have had bleeding stomach ulcer this past year and reading the side effects does not make me feel comfortable!	F	59	7 days		2/21/2007
1	Congestive heart failure	Headache, generally feeling unwell, constipation, gas, lethargy.	Began to feel unwell about one-half hour after taking Lasix, felt unwell and not normal until about 5-6 hours later. Very debilitating.	F	79	6 weeks		1/10/2007
5	hypertension	weakness in the legs, sweat, hot flashes the first 6 hours then feel much better. Really helps to lower BP over a period of time, maybe a month		F	53	4 years		7/28/2006
3	congestive heart failure in 2004	dry mouth, dizziness, bloated stomach, sleepy, feeling tired, and walking too slow. I take one pill daily in the early am 20 mg tablet. And, need to visit the bathroom every l 1/2 hour about 5-6 times a day.	I am better. I took what the doctor prescribed...lasix, potassium, diovan for my bloodpressure, and correg for my heart since 2004 so that is 3 years but always felt tired with no energy and hardtime breathing. In late 2005, I was desperate condition...I found a natural alternative product called stem enhance that after 1/2 hour taking my first two pills.. made me breath better again, able to talk on the telephone, climb upstairs, and walk in the mall. So there is hope...stem enhance gave me back my life.	F	63	3 days		7/17/2006 Email
3	EXTREME swelling in both feet	20 lb weight gain since taking lasix, even though I urinate 30-40 times per day - I also have intercistal cystitis. During the night my hands draw up like I have severe arthritis. Bloated stomach, short term memory loss, extremely dry mouth, very lethargic.	While the lasix did relieve the swelling in my feet, which the doctor's never determined what caused it, and I lost 6 lbs. overnight, the weight was back up the very next day. I have gone from 126 lbs to 145 lbs since september, and I am not eating more than I use to. The pain in my hands and drawing up in them at night is very painful. I also have dizziness and am very sleepy in the a.m., even after a good nights sleep. Well, I wouldn't call it so good, due to the fact that I am up every hour on the hour urinating, and I take my pill early in the a.m.	F	47	2.5 days		7/17/2006 Email
5	Hypertension, slight edema	Perhaps slightly tired at times but that might be my imagination and the dark days of December-January!	Diuresis is remarkable and 3 pounds in several hours is welcome. It's doing a nice job on my blood pressure. I had hoped that 40 mg. in the morning would be enough but I need to take an additional 40 mg. in the evening for more consistent BP control. It replaced thiazides which I had been taking for decades which gave me consistently low serum sodium. Blood tests in the works to see the effects of Lasix on sodium and potassium. Fingers are crossed. Extremely low price is a nice plus.	M	62	40 days		1/17/2006
3	congestive heart failure	its supposed to work for six hours. it worked for maybe two with me. i'm going to try demadex( torsemide ) instead. i take 40mg three times a day and still have to take an extra here and there.	from what i have read and experienced, although both are loop diuretics, people do not respond to them the same and often do better with one than the other, but its trial and error to see which is better for YOU.	F	36	6 months		9/13/2005 Email
4	CHF & Cardiomyopathy	Frequent urination, Hearing problems.	I take a very high dose(280 MG)daily. Works like a charm.	M	41	4 years		9/7/2005
5	water retention	Slightly tired after taking	Could loose up to 3 pounds after one use!! Happy Day!	F	59	5 years		5/3/2005
2	high blood pressure	Lasix has raised my cholesterol and glucose levels and caused me to have a low white blood cell count		F	62	1 years		5/3/2005
4	Swelling of legs, blood pressure	Tiredness, frequent urination, dizzy feeling	I had congestive heart faliure last year and seems this medicine does help with pains in chest (along with other BP medicine and insulin for diabetes). My feet would swell so big I have stretch marks on them, and this medicine after a day or two takes it away completely. It does make me feel tired and a little dizzy after taking it.	M	45	2 years		4/23/2005 Email
2	hbp	none	doesn't lower my bp very much	F	52	1 months		1/23/2005
3	blood pressure	none that i know of		M	52	3 weeks		12/29/2004 Email
2	Pseudotumor Cerebri	Constipation, cramping and horrible pain in upper-most inner thigh	Not sure if this medication will be effective or not.	F	37	2 months		10/30/2004 Email
1	pitted edema	renal failure, liver failure, tiredness, tinggleing in the toes and fingers	i would not recomend lasix....	M	42	6 months		10/10/2004
4	pitting edema	fatigue, dry mouth, unable to bear heat, dry skin, frequent trips to the bathroom		F	61	4 years		7/20/2004
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4	hypertension	Very sleepy and tired especially after taking dose. Also gastrointestinal upset. I also have Crohns disease so this has aggravated it. It has brought down my blood pressure from 160/90 to 120/70		F	59	2 months		3/9/2004
3	High Blood pressure	I am very sleepy, not tired, but have moments of sleepiness. I also am experiencing swelling in the lower legs.		F	46	30 days		5/21/2003
5	obese and have severe edema	none	it has helped me a lot	F	29	3 months		5/11/2002
4	swelling in legs and feet		It gets the job done!	F	42	4 months		2/4/2002
5	esrd patient	suffer very severe leg cramps		M	54	1 years		7/25/2001

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