Lasix Information

Lasix is developed in order to help your body lose water and salt, by increasing the amount of urine passed. This medicine is a diuretic. Lasix may be prescribed for treating of the hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine may also be used in order to decrease the swelling and water retention caused by different health states, e.g., such as heart, kidney or liver disease. However, this medicine is not a cure.

Lasix has to be taken orally, with a drink of water. You may take it with food or milk in order to prevent stomach irritation. You should keep in mind that this medicine will force you to urinate more often than you used to. Do not take it before the bedtime. Take your doses at regular intervals.

In case of missing a dose of Lasix, take it as soon as you remember to do so. However, if it's about time to take your next dose, skip the missed one and follow your regular schedule. Thus take the next dose when it's time for it. Never take a double dose at once. Do not exceed the dosage. In case of overdose seek the medical care immediately!

Lasix Safety Information

Keep Furosemide safe from heat, moisture, and light. Store this product at room temperature, in scope of 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep this product out of the reach of children. Keep safe from pets.

Make sure to inform your health care provider in case you have low blood levels of calcium, potassium, chloride, sodium or magnesium; diabetes; hearing problems; kidney disease, small amounts of urine, or difficulty passing urine; systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE); diarrhea; heart disease, or previous heart attack; gout; premature birth (newborns); pancreatitis; or liver disease.

Tell your health care specialist in case you have an allergy to Lasix, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Consult with your health care specialist before the start of the therapy if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Talk to your doctor also if you have plans for the pregnancy. You should discuss all the risks and benefits with your health care specialist.

Inform your health care provider if you take any other medications (even non-prescription!), herbal products, vitamins, minerals, or any supplements as they may interact with this therapy! Never start or stop any treatment without the approval of your health care provider!

Avoid drinking alcohol.

Tell your health care provider if you use tobacco, caffeine, alcohol or illegal drugs. It may affect the therapy.

Lasix Side Effects

You should immediately contact a doctor in case you notice any signs of the following side effects: fever or chills, sore throat; yellowing of the eyes or skin; blood in urine or stools; lower back or side pain; diarrhea; unusual bleeding or bruising; irregular heartbeat; hearing loss or ringing in the ears; increased thirst; unusual tiredness or weakness; muscle pain or weakness, cramps; tingling or numbness in the hands or feet; mood changes; severe stomach pain; nausea, vomiting; dry mouth; or skin rash.

The following side effects do not usually need to be reported immediately, but talk to your health care provider if they become continuous or bothersome: loss of appetite; stomach upset, pain, or cramps; increased sensitivity to the sun; headache; dizziness or lightheadedness.

Visit your doctor regularly. You should also check your blood pressure regularly.

Do not get dehydrated! Consult with your health care specialist on this matter, and learn, how much fluid you should drink every day.

Do not discontinue the treatment even if you notice improvement. Complete the prescribed therapy.

Follow the recommendations of your doctor, and watch your diet. In particular, you have to ask your doctor about potassium and sodium intake. You may need to eat food with a high potassium value (e.g., bananas, peaches, tomato juice, etc.)

Do not drive, operate machinery or perform any activities, requiring high level of attention, before you find out your reaction to this medicine. Do not stand or sit up quickly in order to avoid staggers or fainting spells. You should not drink alcohol while treating with this medicine.

Inform a doctor about this therapy before receiving any medical care.

This medicine may cause an increased sensitivity to the sun. Avoid exposure to the sun. Wear protective clothing, use a sunscreen. Avoid sun lamps or sun tanning beds or booths.

For diabetes patients: check your blood and urine sugar regularly. This medicine may increase the amount of sugar in blood or urine.