Re: Anyone have experience using Lasix?-Lynn

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Hello Lynn,

I use Lasix regularly, edema has always been a problem for me with

IM and Interferon. I am on 400 mg of IM daily. I have used it

pretty much every day for the past year without consequence of any

kind. My potassium levels are fine, but I do supplement my diet

when necessary (i.e. when traveling and not eating right). In my

case I find if I stop using Lasix, I swell up again. I am also on a

low salt diet, but I do indulge every once in a while. However, if

I do eat anything particularly salty it shows right away!

Now that the better weather is here I do keep watermelon on hand.

I do not know your age, but for any woman of childbearing age on

this list who may also be taking birth control pills and using

diuretics, you should consult your package inserts. Some of the

newer BC's act as diuretics and are also potassium sparing, meaning

that you could be overdosing diuretics and taking in more potassium

than necessary.

Hope this helps,

Cheers,

Cheryl-Anne

Also, should I be on any potassium and/or any other supplements

while

> using Lasix? I see my Onc every 3 months, and he didn't recommend

> using anything else. He just wants to test my potassium levels

the

> next time I come in, but I wonder if that is too long to wait.

>

> Any/all advise would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

>

> Lynn (Snickersunny)

> 400 mg Gleevec

> Zavie #692