Lasix (furosemide) is recommended for patients with high blood pressure and fluid retention that causes such conditions as heart failure, liver disease and kidney disorder. It’s important that you show up for your regular appointments as your blood will need to be tested regularly to ensure the efficiency of the medicine. If you have taken too much of Lasix and have some of the following overdose symptoms seek emergency medical assistance: weakness, loss of appetite, confusion, dizziness, fainting, lightheadedness and ringing in the ears. Such serious side effects as dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness, restlessness, fast heartbeat, weakness, muscle pain, easy bleeding, red, peeling skin rash, jaundice, loss of appetite and clay-colored stools should be immediately reported to your health care provider. You also need to seek emergency medical assistance. If you are allergic to Lasix or any of the ingredients it contains you are not supposed to take this medicine as the same reaction is likely to happen again.

You need to be aware of the possible drug interactions when taking Lasix. If you are not sure about whether the drugs you are taking may interfere with Lasix you can ask your doctor or pharmacist. Such medicines as ACE inhibitors, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, digoxin, corticosteroids, lithium, high blood pressure drugs, salicylates, barbiturates and aminoglycosides have been reported to interact with Lasix. Do not stop taking Lasix without previously talking to your health care provider. Furosemide can pass into breast milk and affect the health of a nursing infant. However, it is not known whether this medicine can harm an unborn baby. If you have to take this medicine all the potential risks and benefits should be discussed beforehand.