When this valve leaks badly enough, fluid builds up in the lungs, causing shortness of breath, and, often, coughing – a syndrome known as “congestive heart
Cough may also be directly related to the failing heart
These common side effects of furosemide happen in more than 1 in 100 people
Feeling confused or dizzy
A natural side effect is that you have to pee approximately 7,000 times a day
And if you have systemic lupus erythematosus, furosemide may make your symptoms worse
However, in patients who cannot tolerate ACEI therapy
Furosemide became an FDA-approved medicine on July 1, 1966, and is available as tablets (Lasix), oral liquid, injection, and intravenous solution
A productive cough occurs when material is expectorated from the trachea into the pharynx
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
The medication stops the kidney from absorbing Coughing is another sign of congestive heart failure
Moreover, false positives can occur
It is the body’s way of removing irritants such as fluid and phlegm
The bottom line
It’s a diuretic that works by increasing excretion of sodium and water by the kidneys
80% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience
The patient had no respiratory illnesses
This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart