list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo

What is the most important information I should know about Lasix?
• To reduce nighttime urination, take Lasix early in the day unless otherwisedirected by your doctor list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Promptly report any muscle weakness or cramps to your doctor list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.

What is Lasix?
• Lasix is in a class of drugs called loop diuretics (water pills) list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. Itdecreases the amount of fluid in the body by increasing the amount of salt andwater lost in the urine list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Lasix is used to reduce swelling in the body caused by congestive heartfailure, liver disease, or kidney disease list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Lasix may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medicationguide list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking Lasix?
• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
· an allergy to sulfa medicines such as sulfa-based antibiotics,
· kidney disease,
· liver disease,
· diabetes mellitus,
· gout, or
· systemic lupus erythematosus list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• You may not be able to take Lasix, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Lasix is in the FDA pregnancy category C list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. This means that it is not knownwhether Lasix will be harmful to an unborn baby list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. Do not take Lasix without firsttalking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Lasix passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. Do nottake Lasix without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding ababy list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.

How should I take Lasix?
• Take Lasix exactly as directed by your doctor list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Take each dose with a full glass of water list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• To reduce nighttime urination, take Lasix early in the day unless otherwisedirected by your doctor list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• It is important to take Lasix regularly to get the most benefit list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Do not stop taking Lasix suddenly even if you feel better list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. Stopping suddenlycould make your condition worse list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Store Lasix at room temperature away from moisture and heat list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.

What happens if I miss a dose?
• If you take one dose daily, take the missed dose as soon as you rememberwithin 12 hours list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. If more than 12 hours have passed, skip the dose you missedand take only the next regularly scheduled dose list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. Do not take a double dose ofthis medication list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• If you take more than one dose daily, take the missed dose up to 2 hourslate list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. If more than 2 hours have passed, skip the missed dose and take only thenext regularly scheduled dose list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. Do not take a double dose of this medication list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.

What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention if an overdose is suspected list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Symptoms of a Lasix overdose include weakness, muscle cramps, fatigue,dizziness, fainting, confusion, irregular pulse, nausea, and vomiting list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.

What should I avoid while taking Lasix?
• Use alcohol cautiously list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. Alcohol may increase the side effects of Lasix list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.

What are the possible side effects of Lasix
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingLasix and seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat;swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· muscle cramps or weakness;
· an irregular heartbeat;
· abdominal pain or diarrhea;
· low blood pressure (weakness, dizziness, fatigue); or
· decreased hearing list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. Continueto take Lasix and talk to your doctor if you experience
· dry mouth or increased thirst;
· headache, dizziness, or lightheadedness;
· constipation;
· increased sensitivity to sunlight;
· a rash;
· jaundice (yellow skin or eyes);
· ringing in the ears;
· nausea;
· easy bleeding or bruising; or
· numbness in the hands or feet list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.

What other drugs will affect Lasix?
• Before taking Lasix tell your doctor if you are taking any of the followingmedications:
· lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others);
· probenecid (Benemid);
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, Nuprin), naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve), ketoprofen (Orudis, OrudisKT, Oruvail), indomethacin (Indocin), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac(Lodine), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac(Clinoril), tolmetin (Tolectin), fenoprofen (Nalfon), ketorolac (Toradol), orflurbiprofen (Ansaid); or
· a diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Micronase,Glynase, Diabeta), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolazamide (Tolinase), tolbutamide(Orinase), and others list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• You may not be able to take Lasix, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you are taking any of the medicationslisted above list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Also, before taking Lasix, tell your doctor if you are taking any othermedicine to treat high blood pressure, water retention, heart problems, prostateproblems, or another condition list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. Some medicines used to treat these conditionsmay interact with Lasix and the effects on your heart may be increased list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Lasix list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo. Talkto your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-countermedicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.

Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Lasix written for healthprofessionals that you may read list of lasix surgery eye doctors in joplinmo.

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