Bumex is a prescribed medication that is approved to treat fluid retention due to many causes. This eMedTV page explains how the drug works to decrease blood volume and offers information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and side effects.
This eMedTV Web page contains a list of potential Bumex side effects, such as changes in body chemistry, muscle cramps, and dizziness. This page also outlines some of the more serious side effects of Bumex that may require medical attention.
Bumex is often prescribed to treat adults who have water retention. This portion of the eMedTV archives describes what causes water retention, explains how Bumex works, and outlines possible off-label Bumex uses.
The recommended starting dose of Bumex for water retention varies between 0.5 mg and 2 mg a day. This eMedTV segment also describes factors that determine your exact Bumex dosage and lists recommendations for when and how to take the medication.
This eMedTV resource lists medicines that may cause negative Bumex drug interactions, such as drugs for high blood pressure, lithium, or NSAIDs. These interactions can cause low blood pressure or even permanent hearing loss, among other things.
This section of the eMedTV Web site offers several warnings and precautions for Bumex, such as possible side effects to look out for (including extremely low blood pressure or ringing in the ears) and also explains who should not take the drug.
As this eMedTV page explains, Bumex is a pregnancy Category C drug, meaning it could potentially harm your unborn child. This page discusses the results of animal studies on Bumex and pregnancy, and explains what doctors generally recommend.
It is not known if Bumex is passed through breast milk. This eMedTV resource explains that no research has been conducted on Bumex and breastfeeding, and also highlights what you should discuss with your healthcare provider prior to taking the drug.
Although it is rare, it is possible to take too much Bumex. This eMedTV Web page offers a detailed list of potential Bumex overdose effects and symptoms, such as weakness, fainting, or vomiting, and also explains some of the treatment options.
Generic Bumex is available in tablet or injectable form (the latter is for hospital use only). This page of the eMedTV library explains the strengths that the drug is available in and also lists some of the companies that manufacture it.
Bumex alternatives for controlling fluid retention can include lifestyle changes or other medications. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at some of these alternatives and offers a list of medications that can be used as an alternative to Bumex.
