Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention
drug can lead to serious water and salt Some side effects of furosemide may occur that usually do not need medical attention
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Side effects Warnings Before taking Dosage Interactions FAQ What is furosemide? Furosemide is a loop diuretic used to treat fluid retention ( edema) in
Too little sodium in the blood
Low thyroid levels warning: High doses (over
Side effects of Lasix include: increased urination, thirst, muscle cramps, itching or rash, weakness, dizziness, spinning sensation, diarrhea, stomach pain, and ;
What they do: They help your kidneys clear salt and
Dehydration
Furosemide belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics (also known as water pills)
These side effects typically occur
muscle weakness or cramping
There are things you can do to help cope with them: Peeing more than normal
Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) Speak to a doctor or pharmacist if any of these side effects bother you or last Furosemide is a strong diuretic (water pill)
It can take furosemide a few weeks to take full effect and start helping with your high blood pressure or oedema
Dizziness
Triamterene helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps Lasix (furosemide) is a potent diuretic (water pill) that treats excess fluid or swelling of the body (edema) caused by cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, heart failure, and kidney disease
Do not take if
This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill)
This means that both medications contain the same active ingredient Getty Images
Furosemide is very potent
Diuretics can help various medical conditions caused by too much fluid
Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide combination is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension)
Diurex Water Capsules is used to treat bloating, swelling, feelings of fullness, and other signs of water weight gain related to menstrual symptoms
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If you don’t take a potassium-sparing diuretic, you may want to take potassium supplements