Once the nurse inject the furosemide in the vein, the medication took effect right away. I was admitted in the hospital to do the procedure. I had serious water retention where it effect the legs, ankles and feet(both). I was hospitalized for four days and within the four days the water retention was completely gone, and I was able to move around without the water weight. I was very satisfied. But...
montego | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/31/2013
Condition: Fluid in the Lungs due to Chronic Heart Failure
Overall rating 2.7
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Does not work the same all the time ?
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/5/2012
Condition: Rapid Onset of Fluid in the Lungs
Overall rating 3.7
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I have to take a stool softener every other day to avoid constipation
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laxis | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/14/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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z6pg4q | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/26/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 1.0
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Darrell | 55-64 | Male | Patient
8/12/2010
Condition: Prevent Kidney Problems Causing a Decreased Amount of Urine to be Passed
Overall rating 4.3
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i pee alot and does help with swellig
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/30/2010
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 4.3
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Once the nurse inject the furosemide in the vein, the medication took effect right away. I was admitted in the hospital to do the procedure. I had serious water retention where it effect the legs, ankles and feet(both). I was hospitalized for four days and within the four days the water retention was completely gone, and I was able to move around without the water weight. I was very satisfied. But now the water retention has come back.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | Patient
12/21/2009
Condition: Accumulation of Fluid Resulting from Chronic Heart Failure
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