fluid tablets

[brenda seal]

Laurie was taking fruesimide - fluid tablets whilst on PD . when he became so sick and was dehydrated the doc stopped him taking them . Can you take fluid tablets when on haemo dialysis ? He cannot tolerate having more than 3 litres taken off at dialysis . He is trying extra hard to stick to fluid restriction - very hard to do in Australian summer conditions . He is still producing some urine .

[tiredandthirsty]

i have been doing in centre hemo since march.  take 2 furosemide in the morning and 2 in the evening.  helps me with my ascites.  with God's grace, haven't had a problem so far. don't know if this helps but just sharing my experience.

hope he feels better and keep feeling better forever.

[boswife]

once again,,, this is all up to the patient's tolleration (is that a word  )  Bo takes 90 furosomide in the morn and eve,  and we take 1-2 Leaters off during D.  (we're on 3 off 1)  But!!  i *thought* that you need them even more for PD so it's going to be very individual im guessing...

[frankswife]

Frank takes 80 morning and nite, although it doesnt seem to be helping much anymore.

[amanda100wilson]

if you have any residual function,yes.  if not, furusemide tablets,will not do anything.  Managing fluid intake is how to limit too much fluid on-board.

[MightyMike]

I take 80mg on my off days because I still have residual function and I'm on hemo.  I take it mainly o remove excess potassium though.  But if you have no residual function they will not do a damn thing.  Best wishes.

[Riki]

if you're worried about the fluid pills, there are lots of little tricks... I use popsicles to keep my fluid intake down.. they feel like a lot more than they are.. one popsicle (both halves) are only 60mls... it's certainly NOT easy to watch the fluids in the heat, for sure..