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This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling Furosemide is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or other medical conditions
It reduces swelling, or edema, which can be uncomfortable and lead to further health problems
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But the remaining fluid is more concentrated, which can increase the risk that you'll Diuretics are medicines that help reduce fluid buildup in the body
Common causes of swollen ankles, feet and legs
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This causes fluid to build up in your body
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That can cause you to retain water and lead to swelling in the legs and abdomen
Shortness of Depending on the severity of the condition and the reason for the pulmonary edema, treatment might include one or more of the following medications: Diuretics
” Taking Lasix can cause a decrease in blood pressure as fluid is removed from the body
Lasix is frequently used to help alleviate symptoms and reduce fluid buildup in patients with congestive heart failure
Furosemide is in a class of medications called diuretics ('water pills')