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Can Small Dosage Of Lasix Be Taken For Losing Body Weight?

I want to take small dosage of lasix , say 20mg at alternate days hoping to get rid of some fluid in the body and lose some weight. I am quite healthy and only taking Lipititor 10mg daily. Please advise if this is okay for a short period. Many thanks.
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Hi,
Lasix is generally taken to remove excess fluid from the body in certain people with fluid overload due to certain heart conditions, etc. It should not be taken for the purpose of losing weight. Even if you do lose some water or fluid from your body by using lasix, fluid will come back later.
You need to incorporate certain healthy modifications in your lifestyle to lose weight like:
1. Eat small frequent meals about 5 or 6 times a day.
2. Eat a lot of fruits, boiled vegetables in each and every meal.
3. Make sure to avoid all the junk food and sugary stuff.
4. Do some walking or exercises every day.

Finally aim for a realistic weight loss target. Dont try to lose eight too fast and dont try such medicines to lose weight. They will not help you much without lifestyle modifications.

Hope you lose weight well with proper lifestyle changes.
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Can Small Dosage Of Lasix Be Taken For Losing Body Weight?

Hi, Lasix is generally taken to remove excess fluid from the body in certain people with fluid overload due to certain heart conditions, etc. It should not be taken for the purpose of losing weight. Even if you do lose some water or fluid from your body by using lasix, fluid will come back later. You need to incorporate certain healthy modifications in your lifestyle to lose weight like: 1. Eat small frequent meals about 5 or 6 times a day. 2. Eat a lot of fruits, boiled vegetables in each and every meal. 3. Make sure to avoid all the junk food and sugary stuff. 4. Do some walking or exercises every day. Finally aim for a realistic weight loss target. Dont try to lose eight too fast and dont try such medicines to lose weight. They will not help you much without lifestyle modifications. Hope you lose weight well with proper lifestyle changes.