"Safest" way to use Lasix?

[Randy_Mar]

First off, i do know lasix can be very dangerous, and depletes potassium. I've used them 4 or 5 times to make weight, with no complications (yet.)
But I would like to know a little more about how to use them more properly.

For Example: Friday weigh-in @ 5pm
After all of my water loading, low sodium, slow carb diet (monday thru thursday)....the following follows:
In the past, to make weight, i would typically start my fasting 24hrs prior to weigh-ins. (Thursday 5pm)
I'd typically wake up on morning of weigh-ins approx 5-6lbs within my target weight. (about 181lbs)
I'd take 1-40mg lasix at 6am (friday)
I'd take 1-40mg lasix at 12noon. (friday)
By 5pm weigh-in i was well under weight with the lasix plus fasting. (weigh-in at about 175lbs)

My question is.....is 2-40mg lasix pills "OK" during this process? too much, too little?
Also, can I take Potassium pills during weigh-in day to replenish potassium that the lasix depletes?

[Metalject]

I prefer dyazide because I'm very prone to cramping but I've used combos of lasix with potassium sparing diuretics before with good results. Low amounts of lasix per dosing, as in 20mg with 50mg or so of aldactone.

[Randy_Mar]

I prefer dyazide because I'm very prone to cramping but I've used combos of lasix with potassium sparing diuretics before with good results. Low amounts of lasix per dosing, as in 20mg with 50mg or so of aldactone.

Appreciate the response. I'll have to look into dyazide. I've heard better things about it. I wont be able to access any though.....I weigh in tomorrow, and all i have is 40mg lasix. I do have postassium pills on hand....how much is a good intake tmw?

[MIKE_XXL]

Hey, read this post i wrote a while back on proper electrolyte replacement technique while using loop diuretic such as Lasix. I do not like Lasix as it is difficult to control however i have used it in the past...the attached article will give you the best possible results with safety as the main goal.

For the people about to do a show and take diuretic.

its posted near the end of this page...good luck...

XXL