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Can Furosemide And Spironolactone Been Stopped Which Was Taken For Liver Failure?
I had liver failure 18 months ago and was put on furosemide and spironolactone. My GI just abruptly took me off of both. How will I know if the ascites is returning and do I have to wait until it s full blown to call. I can t tell the difference between bloating and ascites and I m concerned.
Fri, 7 Mar 2014
hi,
it depends on the cause of liver failure.
if it is a persisting or permanent cause like cirrhosis, you should not be out of those drugs.
if it was due to a temporary insult like drug toxicity, then you may not need them anymore.
if you are concerned, get an ultrasound abdomen for confirmaton.
please post back the details. all the best.
it depends on the cause of liver failure.
if it is a persisting or permanent cause like cirrhosis, you should not be out of those drugs.
if it was due to a temporary insult like drug toxicity, then you may not need them anymore.
if you are concerned, get an ultrasound abdomen for confirmaton.
please post back the details. all the best.
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