Lasix Information

In order to answer the question whether Lasix can cause hypokalemia, we first need to explain this condition and also the way in which Lasix works.
Hypokalemia is also known as hypopotassemia and it involves levels of potassium in the blood that are too low. The symptoms of hypokalemia vary depending on the severity of the condition. For instance, milf hypokalemia often occurs without any symptoms.

A slight rise in blood pressure can be observed, though. As it increases in severity, hypokalemia may cause myalgia, muscle weakness and muscle cramps. If it gets severe, hypokalemia may cause hyporeflexia, flaccid paralysis and even rhabdomyolysis. Respiratory depression has been observed in a number of patients with hypokalemia due to the weakness of the skeletal muscles.There is a number of causes for hypokalemia and one of those causes can be the use of loop diuretics and diuretics in general.

The reason why we are mentioning this is that Lasix is also a diuretic, a loop diuretic. The way in which this medication works is by inhibiting the reabsorption of certain ions in the kidneys (including potassium) in order to promote increased production of urine and thus decreasing the blood volume, which is the way in which Lasix helps people suffering from edema and hypertension, two conditions for which Lasix is usually prescribed.

As you might have figured out for yourself, it is possible that the use of Lasix can increase the probability of hypokalemia occurring. However, you need to take several things in mind. First of all, if this was something that occurs often, Lasix would have long been withdrawn from the market. Also, it is very easy to avoid this via regular rehydration and with combining Lasix with potassium-sparring diuretics that often get prescribed together with Lasix.

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