MY MOM is currently taken FUROSEMIDE (lasix) 20 mg once a day for congestive heart failure?

Posted:: 26 Aug 2009 by PollyandMarilyn
Topics:: diamox sequels, lasix, heart failure, dehydration, glaucoma, furosemide, congestive heart failure, edema

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She has Glaucoma and now her eye Doctor has prescribed Diamox 500 mg twice a day. Should she be taking both and isn't this risky as far as dehydration to water loss? Also, I know this makes the potassium levels go down. Are bananas okay or should she take a potassium supplement. I also know potassium levels are crucial for the heart. Can you advise?

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suzanne66

5 Sep 2009

Diamox (Acetazolamide) treatment may cause electrolyte imbalances, including low potassium therefore, periodic monitoring of serum electrolytes is recommended. From these results your doctor will advise if a Potassium supplement is required.
Bananas are a good source of potassium.

Diamox is only a weak diuretic and will not cause excessive water loss or dehydration.

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