Does Taking Bumetanide Cause Swollen Feet?

Posted on Mon, 2 Mar 2015

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Mon, 2 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : Swelling feet don't hurt, do I take BUMETANIDE to just avoid swelling or because it's necessary & important???
What if I don't take it when I swell???

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Swelling of the feet can be due to various reasons, in order to help you better I need the following info

1. were you anytime investigated for the swelling ?
2. could you please attach a photo for the legs so that I can see it for myself

taking bumetanide will decrease the swelling but the core reason behind the swelling should be investigated for.

Please get back to me , I am awaiting your reply

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (26 minutes later)

Is the sole purpose of this medication just for swelling or is it important to take for what else???
Yes, my feet have been checked by doctor & medication recommended/prescribed

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
To cause diuresis

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back

Bumetanide is used to threat volume overload state. Where in patients have excessive water retention either due to
1. Low albumin
2. Heart failure
3. Kidney failure.
Taking this drug will prevent serious effects of volume overload like breathlessness and pulmonary edema, this is the only thing we doctors are worried about and not just swelling of the feet
Larger doses will be required for kidney failure patients.

I hope I was of help

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar