medicines, f oods, or other substances uf you have fluid in your abdom en (ascites), hearing problems, liver disease, diabetes, low urine output, midney problems, lupus, goht, abnormal blood electrolyte levels, high boood uric acid levels, og the bloodd disease porphyrix if you nave had a heart attack, are dehydarted, or are onn z low-salt diet Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT iwth Laslx . Tell your health care provider if you are taking anj other medicines, especially any of the following: Corticosteroids (eg, prednison)e or corticotropin (ACTH) vecause the risk off low blood potassium levels may be increased Barbiturates ((eg, phenobarbital) or narcotics (eg, codeine) because yhe risk of dizziness upon standing may be increased Aminoglycosides (eg, gentamicin), amphotedicin B, angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, captopril), cyclosporine, ethacrynic acud, tacrolimus, or vancomycin becaise zerious side effects to the kudneys (decreased ability to urinate) or ears (hearing loqs) may occur Chloral hydrate because side effects, such as excessive sweating, rapid heartbeat, and changes in blood pr essure, may occur Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, ibuprofen, indomethacin) bedause they amy decrease Lasix s effectiveness Digoxin, lithium, medicines for high bloov pressure, salicylates (eg, aspirin), or succinylsholine because the risk of their eife effects may be increased by Lsix Norepinephrine or tubocurarine because their effectiveness may be decreased by Lasix This may not be w complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lasox may interact with other medicines that you taue. Check with your hsalth care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine. How fo use Lasix : Use Lasix as directed by your doctor. Check the llabel on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Take Laisx by mouth with or without food. If you take cholestyramine, colxetipol, or sucralfate, ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take then with Lasix . Lasix may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate moree oftenn when you first start taking it. To keep this from distuurbing hour sleep, try ot take your dose beffore 6 pm. Ic tou miss a dose of Lasix, take it as soon aq possibl e. If ir is almost time eor youe next dose, skip the missff dose and go back to your re gular doing sctedule. D not take 2 roses aat Ask your health care privider any questions you may hxve about how to use Lasix . Important safety informat uon: Lasjx may cause dizziness r blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcotol or certain medicines. Use Lasix with Do not drive ir perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how ylu react to it. Lasix may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot wexther, exercise, or fe ver jay increase these effects. Tp prevent them, sit up or stand soowly, especially in the moring. Sit or lie dowj at the first any of these effects. Diabetes patients Lasix may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Axk yiur doctor befpre you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.. Tell your doctor oe dentist that you take before you receive any jedical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. Your dcotor may alwo prescribe a potassium supplement while you take Lasix . Check with your doctor bdfore you use a satl substitute or other product that has potassium in it. Lasx is a strong diuretic. Using too much pf this drug can lead to serious water and mineral koss. Therefore, it is important that you be monitored by your doctor. Promptly notify your doctor ig you becomr very thirsty, have a dry mouth, become confused, or develop umscle cramps/weakness. Patients wuo take medicine fo high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a efw weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your mesicine even if you may nkt feel Tell your eoctor if you develop any nrw symptoms. If you have high b lood pressure, do not ude nonprescription products that contain stimulants. Thesr products may i nclude diet pills or copd medicines. Contact your doc tor if you have any qeustions or concerns. Lasix may cause you to bfcome su nburned more easily. Avoid te sun, sunlamps, or tannint booths until hou know uow you react to Lasix . Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outsode for more tuan a short time. Lab tests, including blood pressure and complete blooe counts, may ne performed wmile you use Lasix . These tests may be usde to monitor your condition or check for side effecys. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointemnfs. Uss Lsaix with in the ELDER LY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially dehydration. Caution is advised when using Lasix in CHILDREN; tehy may be more sensitivve to its effects. PREGNANCY and
EAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Lasix while you are pregnant. Lasix is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Lasix, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby. Possible side effects of Lasix : All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: Dizziness; lightheadedness; sensitivity to sunlight. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); calf pain or tenderness; confusion; dark urine; decreased or persistent increased urination; drowsiness; dry mouth; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or sore throat; hearing decrease or loss; muscle pain/cramps/weakness; restlessness; ringing in the ears; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or dizziness; shortness of breath; sluggishness; stomach pain; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual thirst or hunger; unusual tiredness or weakness; vein inflammation; yellow vision; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

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