Lasix is a potent diuretic (water pill). It is a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to treat swelling due to fluid retention associated with heart failure or kidney or liver disease. It is also used to control high blood pressure.
Who should not take Lasix?
To make sure you can safely take Lasix, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:
kidney disease;
enlarged prostate, bladder obstruction or other urination problems;
cirrhosiss or other liver disease;
an electrolyte imbalance (such as low levels of potassium or magnesium in your blood);
high cholesterol or triglycerides (a type of fat in the blood);
gout;
lupus;
diabetes;
Lasix side effects:
Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.
blurred vision
constipation
diarrhea
dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight
loss of appetite
stomach cramps or pain
vomiting
Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
lower back or side pain
painful or difficult urination
ringing or buzzing in ears or any loss of hearing
signs of bleeding (e.g., bloody nose, blood in urine, coughing blood, cuts that don't stop bleeding)
signs of liver problems (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, pale stools)
signs of pancreatitis (e.g., abdominal pain on the upper left side, back pain, nausea, fever, chills, rapid heartbeat, swollen abdomen)
skin rash or hives
stomach pain (severe) with nausea and vomiting
unusual infections (fever or chills, severe diarrhea, shortness of breath, prolonged dizziness, headache, stiff neck, weight loss, or listlessness)
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:
signs of a serious allergic reaction (i.e., abdominal cramps, difficulty breathing, nausea and vomiting, or swelling of the face and throat)
signs of a severe skin reaction (i.e., rash, blisters, or red splotches on skin, blisters in mouth, eyes, ears, nose, eye irritation, swelling of eyelids, and flu-like symptoms)
