LASIX Reviews (FUROSEMIDE)

Average Rating: 3.4 (67 Ratings)

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LASIX  (FUROSEMIDE):  Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 5  
5/17/2004
 5  blood pressure none I've been taking lasix recently for 2 weeks but I have been on it in the past without side effects and it works well at controlling my blood pressure, The only reason I stopped taking it before was because I no longer needed a second bb pill at the time due to weight loss and exercise..(I also take lisinopril) 2 weeks
20 1X day
1/11/2015
 5  hypertension I take 20mg my ankles swell all the time it swell in my ankles first then I can feel the fluid going up my legs there is a pill called leg cramp is super for legs cramps I use to scream and holla when I have them u can get them at cvs called leg cramp pills small bottle about 6 or 7 dollars take as many as it takes to stop. I'm a living testimony it works F 65 5 years
20mg aday
10/20/2014
 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
 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
 5  To lose water weight Weak pulse, weakness F 48 0 months
40 MG 3X day
12/29/2020
 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
 5  obese and have severe edema none it has helped me a lot F 29 3 months
5/11/2002
 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
 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
 5  Edema in my legs and ankles I have been taking Lasix for a very longtime, and now it is not working, I am taking 160 mgs per day, I do not know if I need to increase the dosage, it is a great medication, keeps my weight down, no more edema, but for soem reason, not working anymore, any thoughts? F 51 5 years
160 1X day
11/1/2011
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 5  CHF and High Blood Pressure None This drug literally saved my life!! I have 2 leaky heart valves (one severely,one mod.) with some regurgitation. However, I have functioned great until now and now require both valves replaced. It is one reason the need for surgery was not required until now! F 56 10 years
40 1X day
4/29/2012
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 4  Edema from other prescription drugs If I don't eat foods rich in potassium, I can start to feel very ill. Lethargic, extreme sleepyness, almost flu like symptoms. It's helping keep the swelling and bloating away that I always get from taking another prescription med. In the past I would stop talking the medication because I could not deal with the bloating and swelling. F 43 3 weeks
20 mg 1X day
6/26/2010
 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
 4  pitting edema fatigue, dry mouth, unable to bear heat, dry skin, frequent trips to the bathroom F 61 4 years
7/20/2004
 4  swelling in legs and feet It gets the job done! F 42 4 months
2/4/2002
 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
 4  heart failure / retain fluid It works great on me. I retain fluid and causes me to swell and get bloaded and difficulty bleeding as well as chest pain. Once i remove the fluid i feel great Sure makes u pee alot F 25 1 days
40mg
8/15/2017
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 4  CHF High BP retains fluid in belly Urinate till it dries me out, sleepy, some chest pain after taking potassium with it. Only last a couple of seconds. Fingers and toes tingling from time to time. Don't want to write a bible but you can contact me and can compare symptoms :-) Only concerned about losing potassium because too low could kill you. And my kidneys & liver are fine now, but lasix can make that worse I believe F 39 7 days
10mg 1X O
9/30/2020
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 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
  

LASIX  (FUROSEMIDE):  Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs, and abdomen. This drug is also used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Furosemide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra water and salt.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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