Furosemide for Edema User Reviews (Page 3)

Brand names: Lasix, Furoscix, Diaqua-2

Furosemide has an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from a total of 71 reviews for the treatment of Edema. 51% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 15% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Furosemide

Anonymous
June 16, 2008

"I use this mediciation to treat psuedotumor. I was taking the medication twice daily but had to go to 3 times a day because it was keeping the fluid down as much as I needed it too. It does not make me need to use the restroom all that much."

7 / 10

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Bree
Taken for less than 1 month
July 22, 2022

Lasix (furosemide) "First time taking I worked two 12s without compression stockings got 4+ putting edema to both feet and ankles. Dr prescribed lasix 40 and I took one dose and used the compressions and I was fine. Year later I spent 5 days in 35+ heat and came home with the same edema. Used one dose of the lasix, wore compression for 12 hours, and did some legs up the wall for about 10 mins. My swelling was completely gone within two days and stayed away. I’m 24."

10 / 10

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Yes
Taken for 10 years or more
October 16, 2021

"I have CHF and unfortunately, edema comes with the territory. Thankful to have Lasix (furosemide), what I call my "miracle drug". Yes, Lasix has many side effects, but it has saved my life on more than one occasion, both at home and during hospitalization. In the past, I have had home emergencies where my fluid retention was out control and I was short of breath and had to double my Lasix dosage and within an hour or less, I was breathing normally. My cardiologist started me on 40 mgs of Lasix once a day, than 20 mgs, and I'm presently on 40 mgs twice daily. In the past, I have been on the VENTILATOR 3 times due to fluid retention around my heart and in my lungs. I can say without a doubt that my "miracle drug" Lasix, is one of the reasons I was able to survive for close to 20 years with CHF. Pray for a CHF cure. God Bless Everyone."

10 / 10

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What are the equivalent dosages of bumetanide, furosemide & torsemide?

Joey
Taken for less than 1 month
June 24, 2024

Lasix (furosemide) "I was originally taking 40 mg of Lasix, until my cardio doc raised it to 80 mg. I felt so out of it and lost side vision a couple of times, so I decided to go back to 40, and things felt better. I've never had constipation to the level that I needed a laxative every few days. After a blood test, my regular doc said my potassium was at 2.9 and upped my potassium pills. After doing that for a few days, I ended up at the ER where my potassium was at 2.7 and while I was there, it went to 2.3, despite bags of IV potassium. They admitted me for over a day with constant IVs AND pills of potassium, and they told me to quit the Lasix. My level was at 3.3 when I was discharged, which is still a little low. I did gain 12 pounds in 2 days...a rebound effect? PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR POTASSIUM LEVELS, VERY IMPORTANT. Also, your chloride and magnesium. Now I'm on microzide and a potassium-sparing diuretic, and I feel more leveled out. My #2s are normal now also. BE CAUTIOUS."

6 / 10

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Furr
March 14, 2017

Lasix (furosemide) "Excellent RX. Have taken 40mg PRN for foot and ankle swelling. It shows response within 12 hours. Have had zero side effects. Will use as ordered."

9 / 10

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Lea
Taken for less than 1 month
March 6, 2019

Lasix (furosemide) "Seems the more I take it the worse the swelling"

2 / 10

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sister...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
January 27, 2014

Lasix (furosemide) "Feet, ankles, and legs still badly swollen each day."

4 / 10

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njmon...
December 3, 2009

Lasix (furosemide) "I was only able to take 40mg once. It took all the strength out of my legs - I couldn't even stand up."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
June 24, 2012

Lasix (furosemide) "I started taking Lasix 6/23. After 1 night, I can tell a difference in the fluid around my left kidney and liver. The pressure is less. Thank you, Lasix."

9 / 10

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di ti...
August 22, 2015

"took my 1st ever 20mg tablet at 7am for big fat swollen ankles 2 pees and 2 hours later my ankles have already gone down by half -can't wait to see my ankle bones again ."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
November 5, 2010

Lasix (furosemide) "I took my 40 mg today, have peed 5 times in the past 2 hours. Other than that, so far I feel fine. This is a first for me to ever take a water pill, but so far it seems to do its job."

7 / 10

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KSOP
September 30, 2010

Lasix (furosemide) "Best medication I have found and it works. I have tried OTC fluid pills and some other prescription fluid pills, none of them work as well as the Lasix / Furosemide."

10 / 10

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Jill...
April 6, 2010

Lasix (furosemide) "I have taken Lasix for a week to reduce the swelling in my legs. It's working fine and I feel better. The side effects are manageable. I have to pee a lot, and I've had to deal with some headaches."

8 / 10

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cat16...
Taken for less than 1 month
June 14, 2018

Lasix (furosemide) "I have developed peeling of skin on my legs. I have bilateral leg edema."

5 / 10

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Anonymous
May 23, 2020

Lasix (furosemide) "My mom's legs swelled. I really do not like this medication."

1 / 10

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big...
October 9, 2008

Lasix (furosemide) "Have only used Lasix a few days and have already noticed a big difference."

7 / 10

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Iiano
January 7, 2016

"4x 40gm furosemide I have lost 11 pints urine today drank 5 cups tea and 1/2 cup juice"

10 / 10

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Toni
Taken for 1 to 2 years
August 28, 2018

"My optimum dose is 120mg every morning along with 20mg potassium chloride and another 80mg furosemide at 4 pm."

9 / 10

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hemaro
September 18, 2009

Lasix (furosemide) "Great medication for Peripheral Edemas. Decreased swelling up to 50% in just one week at 80mg twice a day."

9 / 10

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Jim...
Taken for less than 1 month
May 26, 2019

"Worked for the first week now I am still in pain in my feet and calves. I am asking doctor why, so I need to find out. Not curing me, which I hoped."

8 / 10

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Sami
May 5, 2020

"furosemide worked very well, a few day's and swelling went down considerably, pain abated."

9 / 10

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Dread...
Taken for less than 1 month
December 18, 2016

"I'm having a weird experience with lasix, with the IV version I can pee 7 pounds in hours but with the pills (40mg) twice a day I haven't peed as much as I want to. This is my first day taking it."

6 / 10

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Anonymous
December 28, 2020

Lasix (furosemide) "Lasix works very well. Within 15 to 20 minutes it starts working. Definitely clear a path to the restroom"

8 / 10

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Anonymous
August 13, 2011

"This is my first time taking this type of medication, and I've been on 40mg for four days and the swelling in my legs and ankles went down but not my feet! So far I have experienced no side effect."

7 / 10

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Sliique
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 5, 2017

"Severe swelling of lower legs and ankles. Furosemide seemed to have helped."

6 / 10

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