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Is lasix a steroid?

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12 Feb 2011 by kkmmm
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DzooBaby

12 Feb 2011

No, lasix is a diuretic or "water pill".

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caringsonbj

12 Feb 2011

it is used for a diuretic, (water pill) used either alone or in combination with other medications hope this helps

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Mary632009

12 Feb 2011

Just wanted to add that Lasix is used for people that have excess fluid retention usually related to congestive heart failure or high blood pressure. The swelling is usually first noted in the ankles.

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