What Are Lasix Pills Used For

Furosemide

Furosemide is a loop diuretic medication used to treat fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver scarring, or kidney disease.[1] It may also be used for the treatment of high blood pressure.[1] It can be taken by injection into a vein or by mouth.[1] When taken by mouth, it typically begins working within an hour, while intravenously, it typically begins working within five minutes.[1] Common side effects include feeling lighthe...

My 40lb Cattle Dog got ahold of my lasix pills I take for a heart condition. I cannot account for several 20mg pills. Are these pills toxic for dogs, and should I take him to the vet? Any advice would be helpful. ## On this I have to say: Yes, please contact your veterinarian! Our site, the available information and any knowledge of my own pertains only to the use of medications in humans. There are some medications that can be used cross-species, with dosing adjustments, but not all can be used safely in dogs. In addition, with the fact that he may have swallowed several, he could end up dangerously dehydrated very fast. Can you post back and let us know how he's doing? ## What did you do? ## 57 pound German Shepherd puppy ate some of my mom's Lasix will this hurt him I do not ...

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very small and round with m2 stamped on it ## my lASIX BOTTLE FELL ON KITCHEN FLOOR MY SISTER NOTED DOG SMELLING THEM WE QUICKLY PICKED FALLEN PILLS AND COUNTED THEM pharmacy closed are these pills poisonous Don't know if he had any and are these poisonous?

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SWELLING IN HANDS. CARPIO SINDROME ## please provide details on following medications, uses and benefits, thanks. LASIX 40 MG TELSAR 20 MG MONOTRATE 10 MG 1/2 TAB 2 TIMES A DAY CARLOC 3.125 TONACT 20 MG CLOPITAB-A 75 MG PLEASE ADVISE RISK AND SIDEEFFECTS IF ANY AND USE. THANKS

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Imprint EP 117 Scored 40 mg ## I also would like to know this information so if you find out, plz let me know! THANK YOU ## I found this pills in parents pill bottle they were with Furosemede could they be also a different brand of lasix 'water pill'?? searched various pill wizard engines to no avail, except that EP is the pharma Company. Anybody know what they are for sure??? ## I'm not finding a listing for it, either, but most other countries don't regular their prescription medications as strictly as the US does.

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My doctor raised my lasix from 12.5 to 40 than raised my atenolol to 2 times a day along with my other meds, now my back hurts both sides by my kidneys, stomach and legs hurting, along with a headache. No appetite, just real thirsty. I have chf hpb, neropothy,diabetes ## Hi, Tim! Sorry about the problems that you're having. Those might be symptoms of dehydration, so the higher dosage of the Lasix could be too much for you. It contains the active ingredient Furosemide, which is a loop diuretic that's used to remove excess fluid from the body, but if you aren't taking in enough, or if it is removing too much, dehydration can occur. Learn more Lasix details here. How much fluid do you take in each day? With the CHF, are you on fluid restriction? Unless your doctor has given you...

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Doctor has RX'd both lasix and KLOR-CON M 20meg for swollen ankle. Is it necessary to take both medications? Can I just take the lasix and rely on the potassium I obtain through the foods that I eat? ## Hello, Buckeye! How are you? It would be best to take them both, if your doctor has prescribed them both. Diuretics, such as Lasix tend to really sap your potassium and it could be dangerous, if it drops too low. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Lasix as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination. The Klor-Con is known to cause stomach pain and upset, so it is best taken with food or a snack. Is there anything else I can help with? ## The advice in your reply sounds logical and I will follow it by taking both meds. thanks, Verwon. An extensive sea...

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I'm taking 300 mg of gabapentin three times a day and noticed a rapid weight gain. I think it's mostly water retention and I was wondering if taking one Lasix a day would help me loose the weigh and keep it off and not cause any other catastrophe. ## Hello, Margareta! How are you? With the possible risks associated with such rapid fluid retention, it would be best to have it checked out, rather than trying to treat it yourself. It does have the potential to lead to congestive heart failure. How long have you been taking the Gabapentin? It can also just cause regular weight gain and not just fluid gain. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness and mood swings. ## The drug made me pile on the weight and my tummy hammed it on. I was frighted to eat. I would try and come off...

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I have been on Meloxicam 15mg for about 2 weeks for neck and shoulder pain, believed to be caused from arthritis. It has helped alot compared to the pain I was in before I started it. I just wanted to know if it is habit forming? I take the Meloxicam in the evening but I take Lasix in the morning, is this ok that these are both taken but at different times? Thank you. ## I was on Meloxicam for 3 months and was attacking my stomach..I ended up in the ER and was diagnosed with Gastritis. .a inflammation of the stomach, odd because it's an inflammatory. I went off it cold turkey immediately and dI'd not have withdrawl at all. Everyone is different though, good luck.. ## Hello, Tracy! How are you? And thanks to Catherine for her response. Meloxicam is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammator...

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I found a lasix40 mg on my floor is it a narcotic or harmful ## Hello, Kayla! How are you? No, Lasix is a diuretic that's used to remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions, such as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and edema. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've just had an open heart surgery valve replacement the mitral one and it's been two months now. So I'm taking cardiocor,warfarin,synaleve or still pains if needed,slow k and mylan furosemide. So the lasix was draining me too much and two weeks back I stopped taking it. I am fine,no swollen stomach or legs and I drink not more than 1litre of fluids a day. Since I urinate very well should I continue not taking the lasix or do I have to take it until the doctor tells me to stop?

one side has 40 Mylan 216 Small round white pill ## Myl stands for the manufacturer, Mylan Pharmaceuticals, they list this tablet as containing 40mgs of Furosemide, which is a generic for Lasix. It is used to help remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions, such as high blood pressure, edema, and heart failure. Are there any other questions?

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Is this lasix ## I got the same thing... it doens't seem nearly as potent as other lasix I've had. I'm wondering if it's fake. Or thinking it is. Notice it can't be found anywhere. ## Yes, it contains the same active ingredient as Lasix, which is Furosemide. It is commonly used to treat high blood pressure, certain cardiac conditions, congestive heart failure and GERD. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, frequent urination, hypotension, and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am a thyroidectomy hyperthyroidism 45 year old female with hypokalemia on 30 meq's a day but I also take 80 mgs of Lasix. 9 out of ten times my potassium is low but I have been eating so much food with potassium that mine was at 10 last time and I was in the emergency room and I cannot find a doctor, not at a hospital in my area that doesn't have a 3 month wait. Is there a way to get your blood taken without an emergency room? I have insurance, just do not trust hospitals. They treat you like a rotating door and you never accomplish anything. HELP. PLEASE. ## Your doctor can order blood work, some blood draws are done right at their office, or at the hospital lab, but neither requires you to go to the ER. What reason did they give for a 3 month wait? Usually, if you've had...

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Just had back surgery. My blood pressure has been low so I stopped taking the diltiazem and cut the lasix in half to 40 mg plus the inspra 25 mg. My blood pressure is good during the day and at night is 115/70. Is this the right thing to do? ## Hello, Lou! How are you doing? Has there been any change? Did your doctor approve these dosage adjustments? The biggest concern is that if you drop the dosage of these medications too abruptly, or stop one suddenly, it could result in a rebound effect, according to the NIH, which could cause the exact opposite problem of dangerously elevated blood pressure and heart rate. If the occurs, it could place you at risk of heart attack, or stroke. How low has it been, since the surgery? Are you on any other medications? ## Thanks for the input I'm b...

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I am taking 10 mg lasix twice daily and 20 meq potassium daily. Is this a good ratio? ## Hello, Eugene! How are you? Are these the doses your doctor has prescribed? There's really no definitive rate that I can give you for how much potassium Lasix depletes from the body, it can vary from person to person. Have you actually tested as being low in potassium? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Lasix as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, hypotension and dehydration. The potassium is known to irritate the stomach, so it should only be taken with food.

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WHITE, ROUND-shaped, TABLET imprinted with M2 on the front ## That is correct, it contains 20mgs of Furosemide, the active ingredient in Lasix, it is a diuretic. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, hypokalemia and hyponatremia. Read more: Do you have any questions?

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My mother has copd, was hospitalized and was given prednison by iv, was being given insulin while there, then was sent home on 80mg oral prednison ta;ering 10 mg everyday, was prescribed glimperide never mentioned monitoring her blood levels. she isn ot a diabetic nor has she ever had a sugar problem, after coming home, started developiing sweats and her eyes looked whilte with the pupils being very tiny, her blood sugar keeps bottoming out at about 30 to 35, she is also on lasix and other inhaled steroids. Is she coming off the prednison too soon and why was she on glimperide without being monitored of her blood sugar she is now back in the hospital

My husband had a Mitral valve replacement and bypass pluss he has heartfailure. He is taking Lasix 40mg,Plenish k,Carloc 12,5mg,Prexum 4mg,Warfarin 5mg,Spiractin 25mg,Lexamil 10mg. As he is impotent the doctor gave him Viagra. He used it once but start feeling funny, his face was red, he got very warm and felt sick but other wise nothing happend. What do you suggest was the dosage to strong, and can he use something with the medication that he is taking aspessialy with the warfarin. ## Viagra contains the active ingredient Sildenafil and it actually works by helping to regulate blood flow, so the side effects he experienced can be normal and have been known to occur in some people that take it. Learn more Viagra details here. And with such a complicated medical history and his being on ...

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small white round pill with z 2907 on it ## There is no definitive way to say what Prednisone looks like, the way it looks can ary greatly by manufacturer, there are no guidelines saying that all pills containing a certain med have to look the same. They can vary in size, color, shape and imprint. The only guidelines for pills from the FDA says the imprints have to be unique for identification purposes. Even these differ from company to company and according to the dosage of the pill. Now, as to this pill, Z 2907 is Furosemide 40mgs. Pill Image It is a generic for the diuretic Lasix, this helps to increase the amount of uring a person passes to help the body lose water and salt to help treat high blood pressure. ## what does prednisolone look like ## how to take prednisone 10mg i dont u...

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