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Fluid Retention Questions

Related terms: Ankle Swelling, Dropsy, Edema of Extremities, Water Retention

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Does Truxima make you gain weight?

Can Xarelto cause abdominal bloating and fluid retention?

I have been taking Xarelto for 4 months

Lamictal - has anyone had more headaches and fluid retention in legs and ankles and weight gain ?

I started Lamictal about 8 weeks ago and have gained 16 lbs. also my headaches have increased. I was put on it for seizures and headaches and I asked the Neurologist 2 days ago can it make you gain weight, his answer was short and he got aggitated NO. I beg to differ. My ankles and legs are so... read more

Does Suboxone cause weight gain? I detoxed from hydrocodone and went on suboxone in April of 2009,?

... and since I have been on Suboxone I have gained 45lbs quickly. The weight gain first presented itself as fluid retention with severe peripheral edema. I started going to specialists to figure it out and I have not had any luck yet, I have been to a nephrologist, rheumatologist, neurologist,... read more

Lasix is causing cramps in arches of my feet... what should I do?

I have been taking Lasix for the last couple of months to combat the swelling in my feet and legs that other medications have caused. I take the corresponding amounts of potassium supplements needed to counter act a potassium deficiency, which water pills can cause. At 40mg a day I don't seem... read more

Gabapentin - Since taking this drug my lower extremities are swollen. Will this go away?

I have been taking it for one week.

Does gabapentin causes fluid retention?

I am currently at 900 mg 3 times a day. I dont eat to much and gaining weight even though I'm running 3-4 times weekly

Pregabalin. I am taking 75 mg. Does it cause water retention?

My stomach and abdomen are very bloated. So far it has not helped my nerve pain, insomnia and anxiety. I have only been taking it for 2 weeks. Will the bloating go away?

How long does it take the fluid retention to subside after finishing prednisone?

I have been on a 3 week weaning dose of prednisone. I swear I've had a 10 lb weight gain, mostly fluid. Please help.

How do I treat Hypothyroidism?

What causes water retention and not able to urinate causing swelling?

I wondered if this affected the kidneys somehow as I try to drink a lot of fluids when on prednisone but don't have the urge to urinate and my legs triple in size until the skin is breaking

Does irbesartan cause leg/ankle swelling?

I've been on irbesartan (150 mg in the morning and 150 mg at bedtime) for about two months now and have been unable to diminish my leg/ankle swelling despite taking lasix (40 mg) and now hydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg for the past week). I've also been on digoxin (125 mcg.), metoprolol... read more

What can I take (as of now) to reduce fluid retention from Prednisone?

I have been and still am on Prednisone. My doctor had me take 100mg for 2 weeks and 50mg for 1 week and are weaning me off in 3 week doses. 40mg for 3 weeks, 30, 20, 10, 5 all for 3 weeks until I'm finished with the pills. I am starting 20mg on 8-15-16. I have gained 25lbs since 6-20-16. What... read more

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