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Reviewer: tired, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This is the first time using this brand. I have used a different brand before that just a half pill would work immediately. This has not done a thing.
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Reviewer: Marthab, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Severe swelling in ankles and legs. Can NOT get rid of it an Lasik is not helping at all. Gets worse as the day goes by. Wondering if one of my medications is not causing the problems. Seems to be getting worse as the years go by. Doesn't matter if I move around or if I sit. My legs and feet hurt from the excessive and unsightly water retention.
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Reviewer: Skyhawk, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I experienced severe edema and fluid leakage from my lower legs. My skin was breaking down and my calves were covered in blisters and ulcers. At hospital I was given Lasix as an IV along with antibiotics. My script was for a 20mg dose of furosemide once daily. The results were unbelievable! Within 5 days my condition was in full blown reversal. Oh, I urinated a lot...every hour or so. The fluid st
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I have been taking 1 pill for two weeks to elevate fluids in my feet, angles and calfs. have not seen a difference, doctor has increased me to 1 1/2 pills a day...will see if that helps
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Reviewer: L.S., 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I take 40 mg a day and I'm more swelled than ever before! Please which specialist can I use to find help?
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