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Are Rashes In Legs Side Effects Of Furosemide?
My 86 year old mother, who is in assisted living, was prescribed furosemide a few day ago to reduce swelling of legs, as well as wearing TED hose. She has since developed a rash on right lower leg then next day both lower legs and has a "new" dry cough. Should I be concerned that this is reaction to medication?
Sat, 10 May 2014
Hello.The symptoms that you refer are probably due to allergy to Furosemide.
It is recommended to discontinue Furosemide,to replace by another diuretic (Spironolactone for example) and take an antihistamine for a few days (for example Ebastine 10 mg twice a day) to treat rash.
I wish you good health.
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It is recommended to discontinue Furosemide,to replace by another diuretic (Spironolactone for example) and take an antihistamine for a few days (for example Ebastine 10 mg twice a day) to treat rash.
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