Furosemide for Edema User Reviews (Page 2)

• ksop
• September 30, 2010

Lasix (furosemide) "I have had pitting edema, severe water retention all over my body mainly my face, hands, ankles, feet and lower legs. I to have felt the side effects of the side aches and leg discomfort. BUt have come to find out I also suffered from RLS ( restless leg syndrome). I do suffer from very minor headaches. But when one day you are swollen as a balloon and about 2 to 3 days later your are unswollen. I first started out on 10 mg as needed, then had to go up to 20mg when required, then daily. Then eventually kept raising it by 20 after that to 40mg daily. Then I ended up having to take 2 x 40 mg daily, 2 x a day. I also have insulin resistance/metabolic syndrome so that may have something to do with it. I'm now at 80mg daily."

• man
• March 31, 2015

"Im taking 200 mgs every night at bedtime,, only time it works is when im laying down with pillows between legs,, the docs cant figure out why im swelling and its been going on for years,, so frustrated and half the time the medicine does not work ,, i felt so alone in this and really started to think im going crazy,, top all ive had a massive weight gain since last baby was born and it took nearly a year to heal from csection between packing the incision for months to wearing a vacuum for the last months,,then opted to have a third surgery on ankle hoping i could get the swelling down and walk better butt now its 100 x worse since the fusion and i ballooned up,, i feel beatin down and hopeless and sad thing is nobody cares, , living day to"

• trasmus
• October 2, 2017

Lasix (furosemide) "Much foot and leg swelling. Just finished 9 days hospitalization for pneumonia. Took steroid for several days after discharge. As I quit steroid swelling started so I ended up starting lasix. Urination every 2 hours. I have high blood pressure. Atrial fibrulation. Tremendous sweating. Edema is slowly going down."

• J ss
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 30, 2019

"I have sudden episodes of ankle and calf swelling and can gain around 8-12 pounds with in a few days randomly. Nothing works to reduce to bloat and painful swelling like lasix. I finally got a regular prescription from my doctor after explaining my symptoms. My doctor think the swelling is from over use of ibuprofen. Lasix 1 pill 20mg and -9 pounds. ( painful fluid ) No side effects."

• skinny...
• August 22, 2009

Lasix (furosemide) "I took the first dose on a Friday after work. That night I was awake all night with terrible leg cramps and an odd cramp in my midriff. I took the second dose earlier in the afternoon the next day. The cramp in my midriff returned. I called the hospital where my doctor practices and the nurse practitioner from her office called me back. She advised me not to take the Lasix anymore and to go to the ER if the cramping came back tonight. My ankle is nearly normal size, but I am not sure it was worth it."

• LJB_VA
• May 6, 2010

Lasix (furosemide) "I have been using Lasix in combination with Hydrochlorothiazide for 6 months for pitting edema/hypertension and it's effects seem to have worn off. I started on 20mg once a day for 2 months then up to 40mg once a day for the last 4 months. Now my legs are back to swelling as much as if I were taking nothing. My blood pressure is good though. Side effects, headaches."

• Clint
• October 10, 2013

"I was initially prescribed hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) for edema associated with nephrotic syndrome and it worked very well and swelling in my feet, hands, and face began going away. Then I saw a nephrologist who said I needed furosemide instead of HCTZ. I started taking 20mg/day and the swelling began coming back. The doc said give it some time, you probably ate a salty meal or something. Well the edema really never did completely go away again. I had a kidney biopsy and then was put on Prednisone 60 mg/day and swelling really got bad, gained about 25 pounds water. Doc bumped me up to 40mg/day furosemide and it still didn't work. I still had some HCTZ 50mg left so I tried them and lost 4 pounds water the first day."

• luvzc...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 11, 2013

"I was reading skinny ankles post and I go through the same thing. I'm no doctor, but my doctor told me that the Lasix causes low potassium levels which cause body cramps. I get them really bad. I have some potassium OTC pills but my doctor advised me not to take them all the time, they can do more harm then good, so I just take them when I really need them. Try that with caution, it might help you. Seems likes all medicines causes more problems."

• Msluv...
• January 23, 2014

"I have had several experiences with Lasix. The first time I was on it I lost a lot of the edema but then it came back. I have nephrotic syndrome which comes and goes. So I currently have to be on the Lasix for periods at a time. Yes it does cause painful muscle spasms that are caused to losing potassium and basically being dried out from constant urination. This time around Lasix seems to be working better. "

• Piper...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 30, 2020

"I have read all these comments and have found all of them useful. I have questions for my doctor. Seems like there are issues with generic Lasix, and also Lasix doesn't work for everyone. I didn't take mine today and feel better than I have for the last 6 weeks. My legs were rock hard in the evenings, severe pitting, skin on fire and full of a tingling, rushing feeling. None of that tonight, but edema and pitting are still present. On Lasix, all the warning I would get was an extreme sudden urge in my bladder, like a shock from lightning and all the nerves in my core would go crazy. None of that tonight. I'm calling tomorrow for a doctor appointment."

• Renee
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2018

"For me Lasix only work good through IV I barely pee at times. On 80mg twice a day. Still have very much edma. Feet and ankle goes down after 9 hours of elevate time. Need something better. I been on it a month. Hospital arrival weight 209lb The time I finally gotten a room. Down to 204lb. Left hospital week later 200lb"

• karal...
• July 30, 2015

"I was given this medication to lower my blood pressure. After taking it for one day my BP went from 165/100 to 122/80. It worked perfectly for that. BUT... I have had headaches and nausea every single day since I started this medication...which was a week ago."

• Fredf...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2012

"I WAS TOLD MY MY GP TO TAKE ONE A DAY FOR A MONTH, & THEN GO ON TO TWO A DAY. One a day was fine, the swelling was coming right, very slowly, but obviously. BUT two a day and I could barely stand upright, plus ringing in my ears. I've reverted to one a day."

• 99Red...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 3, 2020

"I have been diagnosed with CHF & have had many bouts with pitted edema. During the first few times of extreme swelling I had already been prescribed furosemide, which is suppose to help with fluid retention. Unfortunately that was not my experience while dealing with a severe case of pitted edema. I found the furosemide did absolutely nothing, & I mean NOTHING!! I was taking 80 mg twice a day and at times could not urinate at all. After retaining 100 extra lbs. of fluid in a 6 wks span, I was forced to go to the ER. I spent 22 days in the IMU unit with 4 IV’s pumping 4 different diuretics. Furosemide may work for some but it only left me feeling dehydrated, severely swollen and with a horrible case of “cotton mouth”"

• Joode
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 17, 2017

"I've been diagnosed with pulmonary edema, and that not only effects my lungs, but I get severe swelling of my feet and legs. The doc prescribed 20mg once per day. I can't take it that often. It works (within 45 minutes I'm running to the bathroom every 20 minutes for about 5 hours), the swelling goes down and I can breath easier, but it gives me horrendous leg cramps, even up into my thighs. I drink water, and gatorade, as well as eat bananas, but it doesn't help. I call it the "evil pill". But, if it gets rid of the fluid I guess I'll keep taking it, even if it's not as often as I should."

• Ninaeb
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2020

"I had a hip replacement go real bad & had to have it replaced after 11 years. I had a home nurse who weighed me & I gained 18 lbs in 2 weeks. My blood pressure wasn't dangerously high but higher than normal & I was extremely short of breath. I was prescribed Furosemide 20mg & Potassium Chloride CRYS ER 10 TBCR. I've lost the 18 lbs over 4 days but it gave me a really bad bladder infection with fever. Now I'm taking Nitrofurantoin Monohyd Mac for infection. My blood pressure is normal & breathing better. I guess I'd say it is helping but watch out for the bladder infection."

• dream...
• March 30, 2008

"This medication really does what it is suppose to for me!!! I have edema,(some times really bad) and it works great, but make sure that you can have full access to the restroom. It usually takes about 20 mins to work."

• Daddy...
• October 16, 2009

"I am 62 and never had any problem with pedal edema until I began having to take medications for 'severe restless leg syndrome' and my meralgia paresthetica. Suddenly I was experiencing such edema problems that not only were my ankles drastically swollen but the edema moved upward to involve my entire calf area bilaterally. After just one day taking furosemide there was almost no edema at all - and that was on just 40 mg. I am sure the furosemide is responsible for controlling the edema because if I miss even one day, the drastic ankle and calf edema returns. This is one GREAT medicine."

• Hollie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2021

Lasix (furosemide) "I was on Lasix for swelling in legs and this done wonders for me, two 20mg a day. Really took the swelling down, glad, as swelling was moving quickly to stomach area. Positive experience, it took swelling down quickly."

• Jillyn
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2022

Lasix (furosemide) "On 1/30/22, I woke up with ankle & foot swelling & pain out of nowhere. I thought it may have been connected to a full body massage I'd gotten 2 days before that but, at this point, it seems it's not. I'm still having this issue 3.5 weeks later, but now the edema is pitting. I saw my Dr 2 days ago & she pointed out that my calves are also swollen. She prescribed this med for me to take twice a day for three days. She's also sending me for an echocardiogram. So far, I've taken one dose & it maybe the last one I take. I've got the absolute worst optical/sinus headache. I've taken my rx migraine med, rx ibuprofen & 2 OTC sinus pills with no luck. I'm aware headaches are a possible side effect but I didn't expect it to be this bad. As expected, I'm peeing a lot, but the negatives are outweighing the positives."

• blues...
• December 22, 2008

"I have been retaining fluid really bad in my legs and hands. I tried a mild water pill but it didn't work very well. My doctor prescribed Furosemide 40mg along with a potassium pill. It has been working really well. I need to do a blood test in 3 weeks to make sure everything is okay."

• das
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 28, 2022

"Am on 40 mg furosemide 2x a day. It does nothing for my edema. Does nothing to help me urinate. Totally useless for my edema. Still retaining all that water. One alarming side effect is that it makes me faint if I raise up from a squatting position or from sitting on the floor. I'll kneel down to pick something up, then stand up and bam, I'm out within 2 seconds. Have hurt myself many times when hitting the floor from fainting. This is listed as a possible side effect for this drug. I had the same fainting with torsemide too, only worse. I don't know what kind of diuretic will be safe for me, but it isn't furosemide. My cardiologist's response was would I rather have my blood pressure under control with the help of this drug, or whine about fainting. Nice choice huh."

• Lurky
• August 16, 2009

"I took my first dose of Furosemide yesterday morning,1 x 20mg tablet at 6.00am (when I take other medicines). I fell asleep and woke at 11.15am and felt tipsey, restless and had twitches and tingling in my hands and fingers. I also had a very dry mouth and was very thirsty and did more housework than I've done in the last 3 months put together. I suffer from chronic back pain and chronic sciatica and even though I was in a great deal of pain I couldn't stop cleaning. Today I still don't feel quite right and every muscle screams in protest as I move."

• S-Novak
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 21, 2024

Lasix (furosemide) "The drug worked as intended, edema (etiology: rare adverse reaction to Na-valproate) was completely gone by day 7 of treatment. The only 'side effect' was initial frequent and torrential passage of urine (which was the drug working as intended), mostly subsided by day 3. The drug is very cheap."

• Anonymous
• June 16, 2008

"I use this mediciation to treat psuedotumor. I was taking the medication twice daily but had to go to 3 times a day because it was keeping the fluid down as much as I needed it too. It does not make me need to use the restroom all that much."