Is lasix potassium sparing or wasting?
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- 10 May 2010 by Franchi60
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- lasix, aids related wasting
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Lasix is a potassium sparring diuretic I dont know why you would say it is not
Because Lasix can actually cause hypokalemia.
Metabolic side effects including hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, and an increase in serum uric acid, have been relatively common especially with higher doses.
http://www.drugs.com/sfx/lasix-side-effects.html
The link below lists the potassium-sparing diuretics.
http://www.drugs.com/drug-class/potassium-sparing-diuretics.html