Lasix.

Lasix (furosemide) is a loop diuretic specially intended for the treatment of high blood pressure and fluid retention. You will need to get plenty of potassium if your diet while using Lasix, so your doctor may recommend taking potassium supplements. Make sure you follow all the recommendations your health care provider gave. If you have been prescribed Lasix for the treatment of high blood pressure, take it all the time even if you feel a lot better. High blood pressure may be dangerous as it often dose not have any symptoms at all. It's easier to get dehydrated when taking Lasix, so make sure you drink plenty of fluids throughout the entire period of the treatment. If you are taking Lasix regularly, make sure you observe the schedule of treatment prescribed. However, in some cases people are prescribed just a single dose of Lasix, in that case you are not going to take it regularly. Taking too much of this medicine can produce such symptoms as dizziness, weakness, confusion, loss of appetite, fainting, and ringing in your ears. Seek emergency medical help if you have taken too much of Lasix. Mild side effects of Lasix are sometimes possible and may include diarrhea, burning, blurred vision, dizziness, constipation, headache, stomach pain, and numbness.