Bumex for Edema User Reviews
Reviews for Bumex
- ith...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 1, 2018
"I got put on Bumex after Lasix stopped working. Bumex is reliable. It works with or without drinking a bunch of water. And the max daily dose is ten 1 mg doses, so there is lots of room to increase it for a day if you need to."
- Bib...
- December 1, 2020
"At first, I was sick for 2 days. I was very dizzy, nauseous, and unsteady on my feet. I had to take a day sick leave. I couldn't believe the amount of water I had. Usually, I don't go to the loo that often, but on the first day after taking the pill, I couldn't believe that I was actually going to the loo so often and for so long. My swollen feet and ankles went down to normal. Afterwards, it really did become normal again, I was so chuffed. I do get dizzy at times, but I have low blood pressure, so I think it's caused by that. My doctor said I can't be on this tablet too long. He only gave me one month's supply. I dread thinking that I have to go off it again because I left it for 2 days to try and prolong the time I can use it. Big mistake! My feet and ankles were so swollen again. It felt as if they could burst. I also felt sick again, so I don't know if there is something else I could try."
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- Mik...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- August 30, 2021
"Absolutely an awful drug. Yes, it reduced the edema but caused serious cramping and muscle spasms in both legs and feet! Caused a serious hypokalemia problem. Makes it impossible to sleep at night due to the spasms and cramping."
- Har...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 13, 2024
"Absolute miracle of a drug. Lost 7 lbs in 1 night due to water retention and edema. My swelling was gone, and I was normal the next day. I did get dizzy at times, and my legs cramped more than once, but it was worth it! This drug WORKS."
- Jul...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 21, 2023
"This medication worked well for a while. I took it for 3 and 1/2 months. It helped the edema and blood pressure. I lost 4 pounds of fluid right away. I had been on Lasix and clonidine but developed side effects. After taking Bumex for this long, I developed a sore upper mouth that felt burned. Swollen lips and tingling in my hands and feet. I also had itchy skin, especially on my back. My legs hurt too. I was taking 1/2 tabs, 0.5 mg daily. I do have a history of drug allergies. The drug was easy to use, and I wish I could have continued to use it. My blood pressure was good while taking this."
- Anonymous
- July 16, 2008
"This pill was a miracle for me. It helps me so much with the retained fluid in my body."
- Mac...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 21, 2019
"Bumex worked great. Took down the swelling of my ankles after Furosemide stopped working. Only problem is that it's very hard on the kidneys, especially with a kidney transplant."
- Mea...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 18, 2020
"Works right away. Been taking 2 mg for years. Better than other water pills."
- GLS...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- September 2, 2022
"I was given this instead of Lasix. The side effects are horrible. Every doctor who prescribes it should have to take it to experience this abomination of a drug."
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"I had whole body swelling, caused by retaining water. I didn't have ankles, I had cankles, lol. I tried Lasix, and 2 weeks later, it was down a little. Ankles still swollen just as much, but hands were going back to normal. Upon going to my check-up, my doctor decided to try Bumex 2 mg. Within 1 week, I was back to normal. The only problem I had with these pills is they're large and sometimes get stuck in my throat."