Does anyone know if one has to take furosemide indefinitely? the constant need to "Wee" is most limiting!
Furosemide: Does anyone know if one has... - British Heart Fou...
Furosemide
I suppose it depends whether your fluid retention is persistent or not.I`m on it for 2 weeks but the only one who can tell you is your doctor.
My husband was on it for almost a year but was only taken off it due to blood pressure issues.
I have taken Furosemide for a couple of years now. All started when I became very breathless and had swollen legs, ankles & abdomen. Started on the 1 tablet (40mg) but had to increase when nothing was budging the fluid. Now got used to it all and take 2 x 40mg daily, noting whether retention is prevalent and can go up to 6 x 40mg daily if necessary.
Important thing to note for higher doses is to have regular blood tests to ensure Kidneys are coping. I now know where just about every loo is in the North East as once you get the urge to go then you don't get a lot of time. You don't have to sit at home all the time you just make adjustments when you go out.
Believe me I too know the concern about locating loos. The problem I have is a lot of loos in my town and the places I visit have been closed. I don't get any time when urge happens and sometimes I just leak (constantly) and that Is worse I don't sit at home but have had to resort to pads. Yes I know I'm not alone but oh dear such a bind.
My trip out on a Sunday may include going to Costco, Tesco, Asda, The Range, Metro Centre or small shopping centre that has an M&S - all have loos or occasionally have to stop in a layby on the way home.
Yes indeed, a bit of a planning exercise just to find loos of any sort...let alone suitable FREE ones!