It's taken about 6 months to get my dosage right. I now take 80mg. 3 times a day and the swelling in my ankles and legs is gone. I lost a total of 50 pounds. My B.P. is down to 170/95 from 200/105 and now the doc is starting me on other BP meds for that.
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i have been on it for 2days and no results
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/19/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 3.7
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I am not sure if I am taking enough "mg". It is hard forms to loose the water gain. Because I am taking testosterone, I have edema in my legs.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/15/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/4/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/22/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/11/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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Dr gave to me for swelling in my fingers. I am allergic to Sulfa but given it anyway. Worked for a few weeks, but fingers still swelling, am dizzy, nauseus, headache, tightness in chest. All the reasons I cant take Sulfa. Now my BP is too low - 120/64. Am not going to take anymore.
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Lady J. | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/30/2012
Condition: Accumulation of Fluid Resulting from Chronic Heart Failure
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I have taken Lasix for 6 mths. It seems the longer I take it the more side effects I get. To date there are 7. Shortness of breath, Tiredness, Weakness, No energy, Tingling in hands/feet, Soles of feet very sore to walk on, Rash/itching, Sometimes, Pressure in chest/bloating in stomach. Did lose the swelling in my feet/ankles, but no wieght loss. Will see my DR. in a few days, hope she has some answers for me.
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cinco1 | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/30/2012
Condition: Accumulation of Fluid Resulting from Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 5.0
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jettajoe | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/17/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 2.3
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/13/2012
Condition: Chronic Heart Failure Not Suddenly Currently Controlled by Medication
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I stay so weak from this drug,sometimes I can hardly walk outside
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/22/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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Andrade | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/13/2012
Condition: Fluid in the Lungs due to Chronic Heart Failure
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I wonder, now that my cardiologist has taken me off this medication, how this might affect my kidneys.
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Scooter Steve from Utah | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/9/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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Im on 80 mg a day because of swelling around ankles and feet. Worked at first, then became not effective at all. Feel like im dragging ball and chains.
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sickmommy | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/8/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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just started takeing it but do not like the dizzness and cant get up and go feeling.
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rjrbuilds4u@aol | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/16/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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water retention do to diabetes -diabetic neuropathy
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StephenP | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/20/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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Cronic pain from spine-disc degeneration for 30+ years. Taking 260mg of MS Contin/day with 4 ES/7.5 Vicodin/day which caused serious water retention, mostly in the legs, feet, torso. Also taking Aldactone. After 1-year water retention was under control. However, one, or both water pills created a condition that prevented the discarge of enough urine. Finally, it resulted in urinary tract infections. Extenisve blood and urine tests indicated zero irregularities, including tests for STD's. I stopped the daily use of both medications, and started using Organic cranberry extract/juice mix. Occasionally 1-Lasix is needed when the bladder does not empty and swelling starts again. At best, a few days a week is all the relief gained before a Lasix 40mg is needed. Read More Read Less
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justme | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/28/2012
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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I have Asthma/Menieres'Disease. I was given this for water retention for fluid behind my ears and swelling. All I have noticed is I still swell, extremely tired, Weak, loss of potassium and feel awful and cannot stay awake during the day after going to the bathroom 3/4 times a night.I will no longer take this medication.
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daver | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/20/2012
Condition: High Amount of Calcium in the Blood
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lasix | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/13/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
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powerful but effective
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/10/2011
Condition: Accumulation of Fluid Resulting from Chronic Heart Failure
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/30/2011
Condition: Accumulation of Fluid Resulting from Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 4.3
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I m using this drug to control my hear failure problem. I take 60 mg tab once in morning.But nowadays I feel ankle swelling.Can I omit the drug or change other brand???
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