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Did you ever take the drug lasix that they give to race horses?
If yes, what did it feel like?
Chosen Answer:
Lasix is no longer taken by humans like it was some 30 or 40 years ago. It is a diuretic and used to rid the body of excess fluid. When I was pregnant 30 years ago, my Dr. prescribed it for me because of excessive swelling. It gave me heart palpitations so bad, he took me off of it. Now it is given to horses to prevent bleeding in the lungs. There is a lot of controversary about it because some think it masks medical problems. But it is still legal to administer the drug to horses.
by: Vicki J
on: 25th October 09
5 comments
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Lasix is a drug used for congestive heart failure but can lead to kidney problems as well.
If one has problems with the urinary tract, they should stay away from this.
I hear this drug causes more problems then it is supposed to help.
It was never meant for humans I guess.
I have never taken it.
I have no heart! lol.
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No.. I do not have a problem bleeding into my lungs when I run.
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To be more specific, Lasix or Furosemide is a diarrhetic, used to help the body secret fluid via urine. It has not psychotic effect, but still should not be taken recreationally.
Of course, there’s the old story of the unpopular intern who had lasix put into his coffee.. peed nearly nonstop for several hours.
But no, not meant for recreational use and can do major harm if taken incorrectly.
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Lasix is no longer taken by humans like it was some 30 or 40 years ago. It is a diuretic and used to rid the body of excess fluid. When I was pregnant 30 years ago, my Dr. prescribed it for me because of excessive swelling. It gave me heart palpitations so bad, he took me off of it. Now it is given to horses to prevent bleeding in the lungs. There is a lot of controversary about it because some think it masks medical problems. But it is still legal to administer the drug to horses.
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Lasix is a brand name for the drug furosemide, a very potent diuretic. Technically it belongs to a class of drugs known as loop diuretics, which will cause the body to excrete water as well as potassium, sodium and chloride. Loop diuretics are among the strongest such drugs available, having an extremely dramatic effect on fluid levels in the body. Potassium levels need to be particularly watched, Lasix greatly increasing the amount excreted.
This product is widely available still today. It is manufactured and sold under many different brand names, in many countries. No version of Lasix (or any other diuretic) is currently being counterfeited. When found on the black market it can therefore be trusted. Although it is doubtful these will circulate, make sure never to purchase the 500mg tablets. These are used only in severe medical conditions, and contain a dosage that could prove fatal to a healthy person. I have taken the generic brand before, and felt very lazy, no energy and very dizzy, not a good feeling. I was prescribed by my Dr due to having edema, Dr took me off once I no longer needed it. Some have to take due to high blood pressure and is used in the treatment of congestive heart failure .
Smarty Jones won the first six races of his career before trainer John Servis gave the colt a shot of Lasix — or furosemide — at the Kentucky Derby. The drug, classified as a diuretic, as said above is used to treat hypertension and high blood pressure in humans and respiratory bleeding in horses. Smarty Jones never had shown signs of bleeding problems in the past, but Servis wanted to give the horse every chance to win the big race.
Continue reading article at
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A55563-2004May25?language=printer
Another very interesting article..from our friends in NZ.
http://www.horsetalk.co.nz/news/2009/07/024.shtml