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When Is Diuresis Prescribed While On Tikosyn, Metoprolol, Spironolactone And Furosemide?
Question: I am on tikosyn. I have been on for two weeks. I also take spironolactone and furosemide. While in the hospital administering the tikosyn, the Dr. had me in IV drip potassium as I was significantly low. I gained 10 lbs. in two days and have not been able to get it off. When I was discharged after three days, I dropped to the floor and was taken back in. I was fine for two days and was discharged again. I am also on metoprolol.
Why am I not getting any diuresis? My diet has nt changed significantly. I keep sodium at 2000 and my calories at 2000.
Why am I not getting any diuresis? My diet has nt changed significantly. I keep sodium at 2000 and my calories at 2000.
Brief Answer:
Probably diuretic resistance, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to diuretic resistance.It is a medical condition when a person become resistant to diuretic drug effects.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
1) Check the renal function.I suggest the following examinations :
-Serum creatinine levels
-Urea nitrogen blood levels
-Glomerular filtration rate.
-Urine tests
2) Reevaluate with your cardiologist your actual therapy,it might be needed a change in dose,timing or combination of the medications
3) Limit the sodium intake
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Probably diuretic resistance, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to diuretic resistance.It is a medical condition when a person become resistant to diuretic drug effects.
Some advice that I can give to you are:
1) Check the renal function.I suggest the following examinations :
-Serum creatinine levels
-Urea nitrogen blood levels
-Glomerular filtration rate.
-Urine tests
2) Reevaluate with your cardiologist your actual therapy,it might be needed a change in dose,timing or combination of the medications
3) Limit the sodium intake
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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