has anyone tried lasix ??

[rocafella]

hey guy's, i was just wondering of some of you tried lasix, and whats your input ?? i'm thinking of using it, any info would be much appreciated.

thanks

[laduem88]

never tried, never will...very very serious/dangerous stuff man

[wanna_be_big]

never tried, never will...very very serious/dangerous stuff man

x 1000

lasix® (furosemide)

quick overview:


Active life: 6-8 hours (diuretic effects)
drug class: Loop diuretic (oral)
average dose: 40-80 mg total in a 12 hour period
high blood pressure: No
liver toxic: Unknown

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. The use of a prescription potassium supplement therefore is often required to keep levels in balance, otherwise a serious heart complications might develop. Mistakes in potassium dosage have equally serious consequences, so lasix is clearly a risky item to use. But when an athlete needs to shed water, it is very difficult to find something that works better.

Athletes use diuretics for a couple of specific purposes. Competitive athletes use these drugs to drop water weight, in an effort to make adjustments in their weight class standings. Since the weigh-in is most often a day or days before a competition/match, one can drop their bodyweight considerably and be back to normal within hours after rehydration. This logically seems to provide an unfair advantage, the athlete competing at a much heavier weight than believed. This advantage is only offset by the now near universal nature of this practice. Bodybuilders also rely heavily on diuretics when preparing for a contest. It can efficiently lower subcutaneous water concentrations, helping to produce that super-ripped look so common on stage today. Make no mistake; a winning look is extremely difficult to obtain without some form of diuretic.

This drug is prepared as both an oral tablet (usually 20-40mg per tablet) or im/iv injection solution, the injection being much more rapid in effect. The dosage and method of administration is tailored to the individual, dependent on the desired goals and condition of the athlete. Tablets are the most common form of administration. Each oral lasix tablet becomes effective about 1 hour after ingesting and will remain active for an additional 3 or 4 hours. The athlete will usually start with a mild dose, and add to this amount accordingly later in the day. The initial dosage is usually 20 to 40mg, with the maximum amount usually not to exceed 80mg. The user will attempt to calculate the optimal dosage, and determine the best intake schedule in relation to the show or competition. In order to minimize the side effects associated with this drug, it is generally used for no longer than a few days.

Since lasix has such a strong effect on electrolyte and potassium levels, it is much safer to addition a potassium sparing agent like aldactone® (spironolactone) than it is to keep increasing the amount of lasix used. A combination of 50mg aldactone® and 20mg lasix would be a good starting point, having roughly the effect of a 40mg lasix tablet without the notable potassium loss. This dosage is repeated 2-3 times during the day and the effect judged to determine the optimal dosage. It is important to remember that these drugs can be active for many hours. It can become difficult to control the dehydrating effect with an overlapping schedule, so one should be careful not to administer such diuretics too frequently.

Lasix is no doubt one of the most dangerous drugs a competitor will use. This can be seen on occasion when severe dehydration and electrolyte imbalance takes the life of an ambitious athlete. Warning signs that lasix may be causing severe dehydration include (not limited to) dizziness, cramping, vomiting, diarrhea, fainting and circulatory disturbances. Potassium depletion can be marked as well, so as discussed users often opt to take a prescription potassium supplement, also with its own set of dangers. One should use extreme caution when considering using lasix or other diuretics; they are certainly not needed for recreational users.

This product is widely available. 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.

[soulstealer]

hey guy's, i was just wondering of some of you tried lasix, and whats your input ?? i'm thinking of using it, any info would be much appreciated.

thanks

Are you planning on competing? I can give you a much safer way of drying out if you are...

[amostofi1999]

i saw a video of coleman saying vodka+coffee dries you real nice.

[Bossman]

I've used lasix once for competition. It was very harsh. I would never use a diuretic for any other reason. And I will never use lasix again.

Why do you want to use a diuretic?

[hunterwells]

we use lasix on racehorses to prevent pulmonary hemorrhaging when they over exert themselves...2 minutes after administering a small amount iv, they pee like 2 or 3 gallons. it works through osmotic gradient, drawing water away from the cells. its pretty dangerous stuff

[BJJ]

I've used lasix once for competition. It was very harsh. I would never use a diuretic for any other reason. And I will never use lasix again.

Why do you want to use a diuretic?

What did you feel exactly?

[rocafella]

Are you planning on competing? I can give you a much safer way of drying out if you are...

yeah, please do tell me

[rocafella]

i know it's very dangerous, especially when going on stage, i know a lot of people died from it, but it was due to overdose

[RogerB17]

it works through osmotic gradient, drawing water away from the cells. its pretty dangerous stuff

^thats how an osmotic diuretic works. lasix is a loop diuretic. it inhibits reabsorption of water in the loop of henley and the distal convoluted tubules of the kidneys.

[Bossman]

What did you feel exactly?

I used one lasix tab the night before competition and peed every hour on the hour throughout the night. I lost about 10lbs from the night before to the time I weighed in at the contest. I also cramped throughout the night in my back and legs making sleep very difficult. During the prejudging I felt horrible, weak, and could not get pumped up very good before going on stage. On stage I was ok at first but about half way through prejudging my ears started to ring and I felt light headed. I was just about ready to walk off stage but toughed it out. I could no longer hold my poses well but managed. After walking off stage I drank a quart of poweraid. Even though I was dehydrated I started sweating a lot in the pump up room.

When I take dyazide I lose the same amount of water but have no cramping and feel fine during competition. I know guys that use lasix and swear by it. Maybe it differs by individual, but I will not take it again.

[BJJ]

I used one lasix tab the night before competition and peed every hour on the hour throughout the night. I lost about 10lbs from the night before to the time I weighed in at the contest. I also cramped throughout the night in my back and legs making sleep very difficult. During the prejudging I felt horrible, weak, and could not get pumped up very good before going on stage. On stage I was ok at first but about half way through prejudging my ears started to ring and I felt light headed. I was just about ready to walk off stage but toughed it out. I could no longer hold my poses well but managed. After walking off stage I drank a quart of poweraid. Even though I was dehydrated I started sweating a lot in the pump up room.

When I take dyazide I lose the same amount of water but have no cramping and feel fine during competition. I know guys that use lasix and swear by it. Maybe it differs by individual, but I will not take it again.

Thanks for sharing.

[RuhlFreak55]

I used one lasix tab the night before competition and peed every hour on the hour throughout the night. I lost about 10lbs from the night before to the time I weighed in at the contest. I also cramped throughout the night in my back and legs making sleep very difficult. During the prejudging I felt horrible, weak, and could not get pumped up very good before going on stage. On stage I was ok at first but about half way through prejudging my ears started to ring and I felt light headed. I was just about ready to walk off stage but toughed it out. I could no longer hold my poses well but managed. After walking off stage I drank a quart of poweraid. Even though I was dehydrated I started sweating a lot in the pump up room.

When I take dyazide I lose the same amount of water but have no cramping and feel fine during competition. I know guys that use lasix and swear by it. Maybe it differs by individual, but I will not take it again.

only one i'll ever use

[biggerguns]

I take lasix sometimes. But extremely little. Like one 20mg pill when i feel bloated/water retention. Makes me pee about an hour later. Lets say i pee 5 times a day normally, with 1 20mg lasix i will pee 7 times that day. Thats it. No cramps or deadly side effects whatsoever. Now if you are taking 80mg a day for multiple days then yes definetley you are playing with fire.

[rocafella]

so, Dyazide is better than lasix ?