Re: Anyone have experience using Lasix?-Cheryl-Anne

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--- In , " cher111376 " <cheryl.simoneau@m...>

wrote:

> 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

Cheryl, I was told in the past that watermelon do interact with

Gleevec? I have stopped eating watermelon since I was on Gleevec. Is

that not true anymore. Please advise.

Thanks

T

[Guest guest]

Hello ,

Watermelon does not interfere with the efficacy of Gleevec, but

Grapefruit does. Watermelon is a " natural " diuretic.

Hope this helps,

Cheers,

Cheryl-Anne

>

> Cheryl, I was told in the past that watermelon do interact with

> Gleevec? I have stopped eating watermelon since I was on Gleevec. Is

> that not true anymore. Please advise.

> Thanks

>

> T

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi ,

> I am not the real Cheryl......but I am a reasonable facsimile.

Thanks , you are more than a resonable facsimile, as you have been

at this a bit longer than I. I am flattered by the compliment.

Cheers,

Cheryl-Anne