Because of this, I ask my Obstetrician if I could possibly take Lasix Furosemide 20 mg tablet, a medication which increases urine output and decreases the edema on both lower extremities. It is usually used for patients with cardiac problem and renal problem. She laughed at me, saying, I don’t really need it. The problem, she said, will really subside on its own. However I really insisted because the edema on both my lower extremities was already preventing me from doing my usual activities. I ask her if it could possibly harm my breastfeeding for my baby and she said no unless I take so much as to compromise the water supply for the milk formation for my breast.

And so I took Lasix Furosemide 20 tablet once a day for 3 days. I was too careful about my blood pressure since intake of Furosemide can cause its sudden decrease. I always took my blood pressure before taking it, making sure it is not less than 90/60 mmHg. I have noted that I have greater urine output during the time I took it and after three days, my edema was gone.

Oh well, I don’t really recommend people to take this because not knowing the special precaution of this medication is really dangerous and may cause hypotension. Try asking your physician first before taking anything.

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