Is lasix potassium sparing or wasting?

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11 May 2010

Lasix is not potassium sparing. Spironolactone is a potassium sparing diuretic.

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TraciB15 9 Mar 2012

Lasix is a potassium sparring diuretic I dont know why you would say it is not

Marvell 9 Mar 2012

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

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