Lasix

Lasix (furosemide) can be taken by patients suffering from high blood pressure. It is also often prescribed to treat fluid retention associates with congestive heart failure, kidney disorder or liver disease. Taking Lasix for blood pressure will require you to keep to the dosing schedule and avoid missing doses to make sure you keep your blood pressure under control. The dose you are prescribed depends on your general health conditions as well as a number of other factors. Any medical conditions you have need to be reported directly to your doctor, especially the following ones: gout, liver disease, diabetes, lupus, kidney disease, and an allergy to sulfa drugs. In some rare cases serious side effects are possible. You may get any of the following serious side effects: muscle pain, dry mouth, blistering, easy bruising or bleeding, muscle weakness, fast or uneven heartbeat, restlessness, unusual weakness, peeling skin, rash, light-headedness, hearing loss, vomiting, and nausea. Make sure you report them directly to your health care provider to prevent them from getting worse. Mild side effects are a lot more common and can include any of the following: stomach pain, constipation, dizziness, pain, diarrhea, blurred vision, headache, burning, and numbness. These side effects are short-lived and there is no need for you to report them to your doctor.