Excessive furosemide (over 80mg daily) caused alkalosis. This acetazolamide in 2 days cleared the fluid out. Can now use spironolactone safely as maintenance
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/30/2014
Condition: Acid Base Imbalance of the Blood Toward the Basic Side
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Excessive furosemide (over 80mg daily) caused alkalosis. This acetazolamide in 2 days cleared the fluid out. Can now use spironolactone safely as maintenance
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