Diuretic Forums (Page 7)

How many do I take and how fast does it generally start working? ## You should take the dosing your doctor has prescribed, taking too many may cause you to experience very low blood pressure, heart rate, and increased urination, which could lead to dehydration and other health issues, according to FDA reports. Usually, it starts working to help remove fluid build up within a few hours of taking, though it may take a few weeks to reach its full level of efficacy in the body. What condition has it been prescribed to treat? ## What is this medication used for?

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I have a d.o.c. Ordered u.a. On tuesday and i have been taking methamphetamine since last tuesday until this thursday. My last use was at 3:00am this saturday morning and i need to know the most 100% accurate way to clean my system by tues. at 9:00 am? ## I used methamphetamine about 42 hours ago have a drug test today at one oclock. will i pass if I've been drinking lots of fluids? ## I took methamphetamine last night and probably have to drop today. What's the best thing to do so I can pass my drug test? ## methamphetamine is accepted as ok and you should have no problem (behind BARS) ## Forced acid diuresis, i went into detail about this elsewhere. We use it in the hospital for quick elimination. ## Eddy you are an angry and hideous person...why troll a forum like this, if yo...

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Is Lasipen 40 the same as Lasix 20? ## What is lasipen 40mg. Is it the same as Lasix ## Is laspien 40 like a steroid. Was thinking about taking it ## Yes, it contains the same active ingredient as Lasix, which is Furosemide, it is used to help remove excess fluid from the body to reduce blood pressure, and treat edema, and congestive heart failure. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dehydration, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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This pill was in my script for Lasix. It is smaller and thicker with scored halves. Looks like 54 on top and 583 on the bottom. Thanks for any feedback! ## A while pill with 54 over 583 is manufactured by Roxane Laboratories and they list it as containing 40mgs of Furosemide, which is a generic for Lasix. (NDC 0054-4299). Inactive Ingredients: - Silicon Dioxide - Lactose Monohydrate - Cellulose, Microcrystalline - Starch, Corn - Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - Sodium Starch Glycolate Type a Potato - Stearic Acid Ref: DailyMed ## Are you sure it doesn't say 543 instead of 583? If so then it would be percocet, a narcotic (oxycodone) pain pill.

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it's a yellow circular pill with mylan on the back and on the front it has a scored mark(above the scored line it has TH and below the scored mark it has the # 2. please tell me what this is? ## This pill is used to treat high blood pressure and act as a diuretic to control water retention. Based on the markings which you have posted it contains Triamterene 75 mg + Hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg. It is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals, and is generic for Maxzide. You can verify with pictures at the manufacturer's web site... Do you have any other questions or information to add? Please post back if you do... ## Yes, I am 21yrs of age an took a mylan th 2 saturday night approximately around 11:30pm. I started getting cramps on da calve of my left leg but didn't twice bout it....

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I am taking this diuretic for 2 years. A few months ago I would get extremely dizzy when I laid down on my left side. Now I am extremely dizzy when I lay down on my right side and back. I get dizzy when I look up and move too fast. Could this be the chlorathaldone? I am supposed to take 50 mil.twice a day. I feel horrible. I am 72 years old. ## It is possible, according to FDA reports, it can also cause nausea, dizziness, increased urination, dehydration, and hypotension. But have you had this checked out by your medical provider? There could be other issues going on, as well. Is this the only medication you are currently taking?

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My 40lb Cattle Dog got ahold of my lasix pills I take for a heart condition. I cannot account for several 20mg pills. Are these pills toxic for dogs, and should I take him to the vet? Any advice would be helpful. ## On this I have to say: Yes, please contact your veterinarian! Our site, the available information and any knowledge of my own pertains only to the use of medications in humans. There are some medications that can be used cross-species, with dosing adjustments, but not all can be used safely in dogs. In addition, with the fact that he may have swallowed several, he could end up dangerously dehydrated very fast. Can you post back and let us know how he's doing? ## What did you do? ## 57 pound German Shepherd puppy ate some of my mom's Lasix will this hurt him I do not ...

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I am now taking this pill imprinted with 5880 V for helicobacter pylori. In the past I was taking the MP 35 pill. I was feeling better taking the latter. Is there a difference between the two? ## Both of these tablets are listed as containing Spironolactone, which is a diuretic that is used to help remove excess fluid from the body, it is not used to treat H. Pylori. It is used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, edema, and congestive heart failure. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. I have a bottle of these to use, when needed, due to the fact that I had congestive heart failure almost 8 years ago. Are you sure these are the correct medications?

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After 1 dose of 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide I began experiencing an elevated heart rate (97-121 resting). After my 2nd dose I developed hives. I called the doctor's office on a Friday afternoon, spoke with a nurse, but no one called back. I stopped taking it 2 days ago. My heart rate continues to be in the 100-120 range. How long before this side effect wears off? ## Hello, Sandie! I am sorry about the issues you've experienced. Has there been any change? Do you still have hives? It could take awhile for such symptoms to go away, according to FDA reports. Those can be symptoms of an allergic reaction, which means you may need to try a different medication. Is this the only one you are currently taking?

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I am having a procedure done and can not have any blood thinners such as aleve or baby aspirin. I take furosemide and was wondering if it is a blood thinner? ## No, it is a diuretic that is used to help remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, and edema. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Are you on any other medications?

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A pharmacy error caused me to miss 21 doses of hydrochlorothiazide (25 mg once daily). Can I expect side effects now that I have started taking it again? ## Yes, it is possible that you might. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. With that bad of an error, I must ask if you've considered switching to a different pharmacy? That is just horrible. Are you on any other medications?

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I'm taking Hydrochlorothiazide for water retention due to a side effect from high estrogen levels in my birth control. I take 25 mg every morning, and haven't been able to sleep at all in the past three nights. I've looked it up online and haven't found anywhere saying that it causes loss of sleep. Is that a side effect of hydrochlorothiazide or is there just something else wrong with me? Because I haven't changed any other medications, or habits since then. It's the only thing I can think of that's causing this. ## Hi Hannah, There are actually quite a few side effects listed that, in my opinion, could indirectly result in loss of sleep/insomnia-related symptoms. Posted below is a list of side effects for you to check out: Hypokalemia, an occasional side eff...

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I accidentally took a white pill, that was not my prescription. It had an imprint of 54 583. Should I worry? If you don't know the answer that's ok. ## This tablet is manufactured by Roxane Laboratories and they list it as containing 40mgs of Furosemide, which is a diuretic that is used to remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions, such as edema, high blood pressure, and congestive heart failure. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, hypotension, and dehydration. What medication were you supposed to take?

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I have a tiny peach pill that has 20 on one side and a funny looking R on the other. I found this and would like to know what it is? ## This tablet is manufactured by Actavis and they list it as containing 12.5mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic that is used to remove excess fluid from the body and to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dehydration, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi..my husband has been prescribed rampril and indapamide for high bp for some months now...although when checked bp is in a much better place now...he feels generally unwell 80% of the time due to side effects of meds....he has a headache most days comes on towards latter part of the day and frequently..almost daily complains of feeling of tightness around stomach area ..he says his skin feels extremely tight another symptom is malaise this is a daily thing. I wonder if you have any advice or information that can help . Many thanks Lisa

Could use without side effects. Now my pharmacy doesn't carry this and uses only oval green pill marked APO. Instead of eliminating edema, I retain so much fluid that I can't wear my shoes and find it difficult to walk. Have asked pharmacist if others have had this problem and was told no one else had reported this problem. I have tried stopping and fluid decreases, although it takes several days, and waiting a week and starting again. I have done this three times and each time when I take the medication, the edema comes back. In fact it seems to be worse each time. Since this is prescribed as a fluid pill, what is going on and what is it doing to my body other than the edema? Am I the only person who has had a problem with this specific medication? ## This medication contains t...

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My son use to take meth, but has been clean for over 70 days. He takes 60 mg ritlian a day, 20 - 40 mg lasix a day, potassium each day. On days that he has a migraine headache he will take 2 Excedrin Migraine tables with a can of coke, and repeat it every 4 - 6 hours until the headache goes away. He is on probation so has to have two or three urine drug test a week. Some come back as dilute, so they give him lead way on them as he takes the lasix and drinks lost of water working outside all day. But once in a while when he has taken all his meds it come back positive. Will this combination of meds call a false postive? ## The Methylphenidate in the Ritalin has been known to cause false positives for various types of amphetamines, including methamphetamines. Even being on probation thoug...

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I was prescribed by my doctor to take 1 tablet each morning. I have a lot of lung, bone, reflex and other issues. On O2 daily now. Are there any side effects I should watch for? Also, on the same day I was prescribed to take a Potassium Chloride Micro 10meq ER tab once daily. Any suggestions? I have a lot of GI issues. ## The FDA lists the typical side effects of Furosemide as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dehydration, and hypotension. The biggest thing to watch out for is the dehydration. Please make sure that you are taking in enough fluids each day. Are you on any other medications, or just these 2?

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Found a half of a light peach pill with a I on top and 25 on the bottom. ## This tablet is manufactured by Ipca Laboratories and they list it as containing 50mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic that is used to help treat conditions, such as edema, high blood pressure, and congestive heart failure. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Light pink round pill, E scored with 130 underneath. The other side is blank. Please I would like to know what I found in my ex roommate's room when cleaning it out. ## This tablet is manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 2mgs of Bumetanide, which is a diuretic that is used to help remove excess fluid from the body. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and fluid retention. Is there anything else I can help with?

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