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Is Lasix Safe

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part 2) is is safe to give a person lasix that is dehydrated blood preasure 50/40 heart rate198? this persons feet looks like they are going to bust but they sleep with them hanging down .

The Un-Cola replied: "No."

LittleBarb replied: "why don't you do the SMART thing and call this person's doctor.....!!!! lasix is a diuretic so if a person is DEHYDRATED, you would NOT give him a diuretic... call his doctor before anything is done... what you DON'T know and what people on YA do not know COULD kill him.... CALL THE DOCTOR and tell HIM what the symptoms are.. don't leave it to a bunch of ARMCHAIR DOCTORS on YA...."

Honeybeered replied: "Why on earth would you ask that here? This person is very ill and needs medical care"

scibble replied: "This cannot be accurate. First, a person with those vital signs would be unconscious and near death (systolic BP of 50). Even so, this person should be in the emergency department YESTERDAY. Get off the computer and get proper medical care!"

greatdayz replied: "Absolutely not!!! Call the person's doctor immediately or better yet, call the emergency room and explain the person's situation. Sounds as though he needs IMMEDIATE MEDICAL CARE. Do it immediately."

susan p replied: "This person is very close to death. Get to the hospital. I hopw you arent even reading this and that you ahve already take the advise of others."

internet researcher queen replied: "I got this question late so i know from the responses you received you have already taken who ever you are referring to the doctor.When vital sighs are abnormal that is never a good sign low or high,regarding the water pills it itself could cause you to be dehydrated even more and delete you of vital nutrients such as potassium with out potassium your heart will not contract and you can die.also water pills lower your bp so if is already low getting it lower can also cause death.i hope this person is okay,Get hydrated"

roadster9879 replied: "immediate medial help needed. if you have to , call 911. Just get help."

Pangolin replied: "If those are really the vital signs, the person in question is getting ready to go into cardiac arrest. I hope you called 911 and got him/her medical help."

i am wearing glasses since 1995 and now i wanted to undergo lasix,i wanted to check whether it is safe to do l? is there any complication in future or any other problems

ladyren replied: "There are lots of problems with it.... and if it fails, you can never wear contacts... it leaves scars. I've had several friends who have had this procedure, and likely 10 % had significant failures.... procedure had to be redone, infection, and in two cases vision ended up worse than when it began. Only you know if you wish to take those risks. And no one knows what will happen 20 or 30+ years down the road.... eye balls change, and no one has taken that into account. Remember something about medicine and drugs. If a company invents something, and they can't get docs to prescribe it, or people to sign up for the procedure, they make no money for their shareholders. Medicine is and was not invented to help people necessarily... it was invented to make money. My husband wrote tons of scripts for Vioxx, for example and got a kickback for each one....every doc did. And every doc gets his knowledge not from a book, but from the drug reps. So, hon, be very careful what you take, and what you do. You get one body, and if a drug company screws up part of it, it is "Oh, well" Another example.... Plavix. Plavix is a drug trying to find a disease. IT is heavily advertised on television so that the consumer thinks that "I just gotta be on that drug." But it is expensive, and not a wit better than aspirin for blood thinning, however it has huge side effects.... one they don't even list except in the very fine print.... it will blow away your atrium, putting you into congestive heart failure in only two weeks if you have the genetic marker for this condition. Sooner or later this one too will be pulled, but not before the drug company makes a ton. We went to tons of dinners, free, with the best food and wine in the place, all sponsored by drug companies, and all we had to do was listen to a 20 minute spiel. We could even bring friends and make an evening of it on someone else's nickle...(the drug consumer's---your money). Don't mean to scare you hon, but don't be the first guy to jump into a new drug or procedure. And relative to your lifetime, Lasix is a new procedure... it is only about 20 years old... and you will live 80 years. You want none of those years to be blind ones, or to have corrective surgery on a new side effect found 30 years after your surgery. It may be fine... it may not be. Do you wish to find out????????????"

ckm1956 replied: "Contrary to the first answer, LASIX is safe. The most important thing is to find a eye surgeon that has done TONS of the procedures. A good surgeon will tell you the risks from the procedure. #2 - She said that her husband got kickbacks for writing for Vioxx. Better hope the state medical board isn't reading this. Taking kickbacks is a quick way to lose your MD license. #3 - Plavix is expensive. However, there is solid evidence from well designed & conducted trials that in appropriate patients, it's more effective than aspirin. BTW, warfarin is a blood thinner. Plavix & aspirin aren't."

Are the following medicines safe to mix? Lasix*40mg*, Benazepril *20mg*, Allegra *180mg*, Lovastain *40mg*, Glipizide xl *5mg*, Lexapro*20mg*, Potassium *10meq*, Vicodin* 10* These meds were prescribed for my 49 year old step father and we all just want to make sure it is safe to combine all these medicines.

Mrkvica20 replied: "NEVER MIX PILLS!!!..unless prescribed or told to do so by a doctor"

pathfinder replied: "Ask your doctor, or the pharmacists at the place wher you pick up your perscriptions. This is noting for laymen to dabble in."

anf replied: "Don't do it on your own or trust a stranger to answer this question for you. Just go to a doctor and ask ."

joel c replied: "sounds good to us web users, now ask a doctor a computer question"

momma replied: "we are not doctors dont ask us you could be putting your fathers health at risk if yo take the advise from us"

Eric L replied: "A pharmacist would probably be the best resource for this."

magix151 replied: "Were these all prescribed by the same doctor? Ask your pharmacist. Better yet, ask his doctor."

kythriller08 replied: "I am a pharmacist, I have reviewed these medications for interactions and I have not found anything troubling. If he was to start taking all of these (never been prescribed them before), the most important thing to watch for would be increased sedation and possibly hypotension (low blood pressure) which can sometimes cause fainting and lead to falls. It would be best to take his first doses of lasix and benazepril at night (if it is taken only once a day), just so that he is less active if hypotension was to occur. His potassium levels do need to be monitored over time, I am sure your doctor will do this. Anyways, he should be just fine on this combination."

hehmommy04 replied: "It is up to the doctor that prescribed the pills. Also just call up your local pharmasist. They know more than anyone else."

pkraj27 replied: "the prescription shows ur father is suffering from diabetes, hypertension and allergic manifestation and high cholesterol level for which the above said drugs are commonly used in combination ur doctor know that better and dont try to change it by your knowledge. example if lasix used in the night patient may pass urine excessively which may affect the sleep,so always consult a doctor"

dr.chotiwala replied: "Consult to specialist"

Raghavendra R replied: "You have tell us what for these medicines are given to your father,then only we can say whether it is safe or not. Also tell us what is the complaint he has . Yours VRVRAO"

kimberly s replied: "Ask your pharmacist. Their advice is completely free. Especially if your father has used the same pharmacy most of the time, they will have all his details and medications on file. You would be suprised how many errors doctors make in prescribing - but that's what pharmacists are for - as an extra safety check as well as a drug dispenser!"

I'm considering gettin Lasix surgery done on one of my eyes. Will I be happy with the results? I am far sighted due to age. I want to not have to wear reading glasses. My doctor says one eye could be operated on for close up vision, and the other left alone for far away vision. I have 20/30 vision in both eyes right now, and I'm wondering if this surgery is safe and effective and worth the money. Surgery on my eyes kind of worries me.

Blues Man replied: "It is a very safe procedure U should not worry about it. I believe U'll be happy with the results. My sister had it done (2yrs ago ) & is glad she did, talks about all the time. If U have the money to do it it's well worth it. Hope this helps put U at ease."

I started taking Methadone about 6 or 7 wks ago. The research I've seen has made it look very safe...? I am still skeptical about the doses and what side affects I may have from it. When I first started I got swollen feet w/ water blisters. My doc advised I stay on it to see what happened. (lasix also) It's fine now. But I tend to get twitchy and blurry vision in the evenings and when I'm really tired I hallucinate! It's not scary stuff thank god!! Please HELP! It works WONDERS for the pain and I'm happier mentally more than I've been in a long time! No rude answers please.

Patty L replied: "Methadone is a very strong medicine and if you are having hallucinations you may be taking too strong a dose. Tell your doctor of the side effects."

goatslunch replied: "Keep at it. The side affects will subside over time then you can reduce the dose. Keep up the good work. Its a long road your on."

kokopelli replied: "There was a documentary not long ago about a guy who was on that and he finally died from it. It's not safe; its actually quite dangerous. Of course, druggies will tell you how wonderful it is, but it can kill you."

duckie replied: "I don't know much about it other than that is a drug that doctors used to ween addicts off of crack or cocaine and I wouldn't do this study any longer because methadone is highly addictive plus they used it today to make meth."

one t replied: "i KID YOU NOT. A DRUG IS A DRUG IS A DRUG PERIOD. There can be no other solution but to get a better pain doctor than what you have now and see what he can say. That fluid retention problem may mean your kidneys cant take the stress or your liver... its a warning call for you to re evaluate your pain management... this is serious stuff and may need multi disciplinary assistance..."

Aurelia B replied: "Methadone has a lot of side effects and is very addictive but effective in pain relief. I'm a nurse."

tibbyltd replied: "Methadone hydrochloride is an opioid (a synthetic opiate) that was originally synthesized by German pharmaceutical companies during the second world war. It was first marketed as 'Dolophine' and was used as an analgesic (a painkiller) for the treatment of severe pain. It is still occasionally used for pain relief. The effects of methadone last longer than those of morphine-based drugs. Methadone's effects can last up to 24 hours, thereby permitting administration only once a day in heroin detoxification and maintenance programs. What are methadone's adverse reactions? Deaths occur more frequently at the beginning of treatment in methadone programs; they are usually a cause of excessive doses (i.e. erroneously estimated tolerance) and they are affected by concomitant diseases (hepatitis, pneumonia). Methadone generally entails the entire spectrum of opioid side effects, including the development of tolerance and physical and psychological dependence. Respiratory depressions are dangerous. The released histamines can cause hypotension or bronchospasms. Other symptoms are: constipation, nausea or vomiting, sedation, vertigo, edema. Symptom (Percentage of Patients Reporting) Weight gain (80) Constipation (70) Increased intake of fluids (63) Delayed ejaculation (60) Increased use of alcohol (40) Increased frequency of urination (37) Numbness of hands and feet (32) Hallucinations (17)"

Iceman replied: "I am a recovering stage 4 cancer patient. I have had 1/2 a lung removed and 18" of my rt leg replaced from a bone tumor. I have endured Chemo and suffered greatly. Until I went on the Fentynal Patch a slow released form of synthetic Morphine. Very few mild side effects. Only problem was withdraw was uncomfortable.Did wonders for the chronic pain. Consult your DR this may be an option for you."

vic91106 replied: "Hi. Methadone is chemically very similar to other opiates, which is why it can be prescribed (and very effective) for pain. To be honest, your symptoms sound a great deal like hypoglycemia. Are you diabetic by any chance? Are you eating regularly? However intelligent and well meaning this community is, it is not replacement for professional advice. It seems perfectly reasonable for you to be concerned about these effects. Consult your physician asap. And remember - you are entitled to a second opinion if you are in doubt. Good luck!"

Do you rely on your pharmacy to keep your medication safe? Until now I trusted my pharmacy!! What would you do if this happened to you? Or is there really nothing to worry about? I went to my local Walgreen's today to get my Doxipen 10 mg. refilled. I take 2 at night for fibromyalgia. When I got my medicine the pharmacist said that the last time they filled this medication they gave me 100 mg caps. my mistake (in other words I have been taking 200 mg instead of 20 mg. per night). She told me since they made the mistake that they would not charge me for this prescription. I was just in shock and did not know what to say and went to my local doctor where he ran some liver and kidney test on me. (the doctor that prescribed this drug is from out of town). I called him when I got home and they are to call me later. I can not believe they let me take 10 times the amount I was suppose to for a whole month!! What would you do if this happened to you? I am having a horrible time with swelling of my feet and legs for about the last 3 weeks. I have taken Lasix and it has not helped. I am at the point now that I can wear nothing but flip-flops. I have also been sick with bronchitis for 3 weeks. Running fever, etc. that should have been "by mistake"

Molly replied: "Make sure you keep the bottle with the mistake recorded on it for evidence. I'd consider a lawsuit. They need to be held accountable in order to help avoid this happening again."

Epistaxis replied: "Get another doctor and tell him/her the situation."

NAN bippie replied: "Sue them for neglegence. Get a good lawyer. Someone needs to catch them before they cause a death."

back_for_1_week_lost_bet replied: "Holy crap! You couldv'e died from an overdose. I would consider lawsuit against them as soon as possible. Thank god nothing happened to you. :("

Bee Bee replied: "Get yourself to another doctor. They did this to me and 1 hour after I took the medication I had a massive heart attack. You need to be checked with the swelling is telling you something is wrong. Not trying to scare you. just being honest. And I have not seen a well day since that happened to me. I did not sue as I am grateful to God that I did not die. As I coded blue.and they were able to bring me back. And I did not and still do not have the strength to fight a law suit. God bless, but please get help."

canam replied: "Go to webmd.com and look up the side effects of Doxipen-or doxipen overdose. You could even call poison control in your area, and they could tell you the consequences of doxipen overdose. If you are suffering from the overdose induced by walgreens, i would call an attorney."

lady_bella replied: "This really upsets me. I am a CPhT..Certified Pharmacy Tech, and techs are filling these meds, who are suppose to be 'reading' the prescription label, double checking their own work, and Pharmacist should be 'double' checking by looking at the medication, the bottle it came out of, and the label. Someone was very careless at that WalGreens. That very well could have been a heart medicine and it could have killed someone. Doxepin, almost looks and sounds like "digoxin" which is a heart medicine. I hope everything is ok. A month is a long time to take the wrong dosage. I would transfer your meds to the nearest CVS Pharmacy, or go to a different WalGreens to get your medicine. I would also call the Board of Pharmacy and let them know that they gave you 10 times the prescribed dosage on your medicine. Have the date, and time when they filled it, and who you talked to that admitted they gave you a 100 mg caps instead of the 10mg. They will be repamended for this in which they need to be. Your doctor may do this for you. Talk to him/her about reporting them. I'm not saying this to get them into trouble, but to make them take necessary steps to make sure they give the right medicines, and dosages to their patients. Hope this helps. The edema I'm not sure where that's coming from, but talk to your doctor. They may have to up your Lasix. Keep your feet elevated above your heart so that it will help. Also, this sounds crazy, but drink "LOTS" of water and tea or any other liquids. The more you drink, the more you will push out and get rid of your edema. I know that sounds crazy, but I had severe edema too, and this is what my doctor told me to do, and it worked. Take care. Here is a link to Doxepin from WebMD:+-+ORAL.aspx?drugid=8647&drugname=Doxepin+Oral Here you will find useage, side effects, etc..."

ATTENTION VETS: I need a serious answer about enlarged heart AND collapsed trachea? My dog has both, an enlarged heart AND a collapsed trachea. His gagging has lessened since he's been on Lasix, but now he seem to have a really hard time with inhaling...his throat closes and he has to forcefully gasp in order to inhale. And the noise, MY GOD, THE NOISE! MY QUESTION is, what medication would be safe to give him in addition to the Lasix. PLEASE don't say cough medicine, because if used in combination with the Lasix, it could kill him. He is very uncomfortable. What medications do they use for Tracheal Collapse and would be safe when used with Lasix? He has been heartworm tested...negative. They are closed on Fridays Neither of you are vets, so DON'T answer my questions!!!!!

alex replied: "if it's that serious, go to a vet"

the_most_happy17 replied: "why ask for a vet on here when you could call the one that gave you the medicine in the first place? calling is free and quick. if you want multiple opinions, bust out the phone book and call a few places."

W. replied: "I'm not a vet.I would ask your vet about available surgical procedures for the trachea and if your dogs heart is strong enough for surgery.I don;'t believe there is a medicine that can help with a collapsed trachea. Did it get damaged or is this a genetic abnormality? Try contacting a teaching university in veterinary medicine for suggestions. Good luck"

cs replied: "Typically, dogs with collapsing trachea are put on sedatives to keep them calm and avoid attacks, but many of them are not possible to use with lasix. Is surgical repair of the trachea an option for you? Depending on the stage of heart disease, surgery may be the best option. Its important in these types of cases to have xrays taken frequently. Heart failure causes a build up of fluid in the lungs (as im sure you know) and the symptoms of that can very easily be visually confused with collapsing trachea in a dog that already has it. Xrays will help to keep a close eye on how bad it is getting. Have you seen a veterinary cardiologist? They may have better advice on some of the newer treatments available."