Lasix and Swelling: What Users Say

• Sis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 2, 2019

For Edema "I have been on Lasix for about a year. I think it's amazing! It does make my blood pressure a little low, and I've had problems with my potassium levels, but it's worth it for how well it works. I ran out of my medicine and couldn't fill my script yet. So I was without it for a week. I had severe edema. I mean I could barely climb stairs or take the one step on the porch without almost falling. Got my script and the water was just falling away like magic."

• Noe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2018

For Edema "I developed idiopathic (so far my docs are clueless) systemic inflammation over the course of 2 weeks or so. Plus, hypertensive crisis (202/110), never had BP problems before. I’m 5’5 and 120 lbs, but I looked like the Michelin Man after eating the Pillsbury Doughboy. Doc prescribed Lasix, wonder drug! Peed like a horse for 2 days, almost back to normal. Unfortunately, however, the inflammation seems to have damaged my epidermis. My skin from knees on up to my chest looks like I vomited cottage cheese over it. :("

• tra...
• October 2, 2017

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

• tra...
• October 2, 2017

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

• Lea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 6, 2019

For Edema "Seems the more I take it, the worse the swelling."

• sis...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 27, 2014

For Edema "Feet, ankles, and legs still badly swollen each day."

• cat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2018

For Edema "I have developed peeling of skin on my legs. I have bilateral leg edema."

• Anonymous
• May 23, 2020

For Edema "My mom's legs swelled. I really do not like this medication."