Advice of taking Furosemide please.

[Pianoroll]

I have to take Furosemide,40mg. per day. For some reason this has suddenly become a problem. Please, has anyone a plan as how best to take this necessary medication and yet be able to leave the house . I find it takes about 5 or 6 hours before I am “safe” . Many thanks.

[ahk59]

Hi there,been taking furosimide also for about 7 yrs now I take it before my other heart meds as soon as I get up and find I'm ok to go out an about after about 3 hrs at most.It can be a nuisance if you have something planned early morning an need to go out

[Pianoroll in reply to ahk59]

Thank you . It is difficult but I’m getting there!! Yes, any appointments in the morning can be , as you so rightly say, a nuisance. However, it really does help to have a kind, helpful , friendly word from someone who understands the problem.

[080311]

Have been on it 4 years, normally take it as soon as I am up, around 6:30, it takes about 3 hours to ease off the first hour 4-5 times! If I have to be somewhere early 9 am take it when I get back. Not been anywhere in the last 12 months! Apart from medical appointments 😂

[Pianoroll in reply to 080311]

Thank you for your helpful advice. Ive been trying different times of the day to take the medication but I think your idea is by far the best.

[shopman]

Sometimes it is knowing where all the loos are if you are out. In the present climate that can be very limited. It is sometimes like playing University Challenge - a starter for 10. For me it is a necessity as am back up to 160mg per day - split 80mg in the morning and the other at lunchtime but definitely no later than 2 pm.

[Pianoroll in reply to shopman]

160mg. Per day !!! Oh my goodness, and I’m complaining about having to take 40mg. No more moans from me !!!

[080311 in reply to shopman]

When I read your post, it brought back a few memories, I was in hospital for 7 weeks before my OHS, I was on a diuretic drip twice a day on by 6 am and again after we had lunch and before afternoon visiting, in total I lost 64lbs! Not the best way to lose weight! On the toilet so much it was unreal😂 gave my heart a chance before I was transferred to the heart hospital for the surgery. So now just on 40mg daily and heart is coping 🤞

Pauline

[shopman in reply to 080311]

Yes, I have been up & down with these and can have up to 240mg per day. Tried all ways to find out why I am like this as every so often I bloat up and end up in hospital because i am seriously breathless.

[080311 in reply to shopman]

Hi shopman

So sorry to read about your problems, I was very breathless my problem was I needed a new Aortic valve and bypass, hope they can get a handle on what is going on with you.

Pauline

[shopman in reply to 080311]

They appear to have ruled out any cardio issues so have an appointment with the lung consultant later this month.

[GGJulie]

In February I was prescribed 40mg furosemide with other prescriptions for high blood pressure and diastolic heart failure. I have to urinate every 15 to 20 minutes for a out 6 hours making it difficult to do anything else. I also experience low pelvic pain which I presume to be bladder irritation. Anyone else experience bladder discomfort? I will connect with my cardiologist.