Reviewed by: Dr. Nayana Shetty
Disclaimer: Informative, not prescriptive.
Excessive salt intake, while on Furosemide can weaken its effects, leading to increased water retention and improper blood pressure regulation.
Drinking alcohol can weaken Furosemide's ability to lower blood pressure and worsen side effects like dizziness.
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Excessive caffeine intake while taking Furosemide can heighten its side effects, like electrolyte imbalance and excessive fluid loss, due to caffeine's natural diuretic effect.
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Furosemide lowers potassium by increasing urine output. Overeating potassium-rich foods like bananas and oranges on furosemide can worsen this.
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Eating lots of high-fat foods like fried foods and meat can lead to weight gain and fluid retention, making Furosemide less effective.
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Replace high-fat dairy products like full fat milk, full-fat cheese, and butter with lower-fat alternatives while taking Furosemide.
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