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Is Taking Lasix Safe For Chest Pain?

my father in law gt admitted in hospital this sunday with complain of chest pain . he is a heart patient. dr confirmed it was not a stroke, but fluid collection. He was on a medicine call lasix.he was nt taking it sonce last 2-3 weeks.as of now also he is in ICU, as his BP is 90/150 and still not coming under control. Is the situation very risky?
Thu, 9 Jun 2016
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern and would explain that his symptoms could be related to heart failure.

You should know that lasix, also called furasemid is a diuretic, used to eliminate excessive amounts of fluids from our body. It is helpful in the management of fluid retention from heart failure.

So, just relax! His symptoms are not related to any adverse effects of lasix, but to his organs condition.

A cardiac ultrasound and further blood lab tests should be done to establish the possible cause of his problems.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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Is Taking Lasix Safe For Chest Pain?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern and would explain that his symptoms could be related to heart failure. You should know that lasix, also called furasemid is a diuretic, used to eliminate excessive amounts of fluids from our body. It is helpful in the management of fluid retention from heart failure. So, just relax! His symptoms are not related to any adverse effects of lasix, but to his organs condition. A cardiac ultrasound and further blood lab tests should be done to establish the possible cause of his problems. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri