Can I take Colecalciferol and Furosemide together?

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Colecalciferol (Vitamin D3) helps your body absorb calcium, while furosemide (a water tablet) can sometimes affect how your kidneys handle calcium. If Vitamin D levels are very high, it can increase the risk of calcium building up in the blood, especially if kidney function is affected.

It is generally safe to take these together if prescribed by your doctor, but you should have regular blood tests to check your calcium levels and kidney function. Contact your doctor if you develop unusual tiredness, nausea, or increased thirst.

Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance

Furosemide is a powerful diuretic that can cause severe dehydration and low levels of potassium, sodium, and magnesium. You must report symptoms like extreme thirst, muscle cramps, or dizziness to your doctor immediately.

Kidney stones or high calcium (Hypercalcaemia)

Taking high doses of Colecalciferol alongside Furosemide requires careful monitoring. If you have a history of kidney stones or high blood calcium, these medicines can worsen your condition or cause kidney damage.

Alergia a las sulfonamidas

If you are allergic to sulphonamide antibiotics (such as sulfamethoxazole), you may also have a severe allergic reaction to furosemide. Inform your pharmacist before taking this medicine.

Gota

Furosemide can increase the levels of uric acid in your blood, which may trigger a painful gout attack or make existing gout worse.

Alcohol

Es mejor evitar o limitar estrictamente el alcohol mientras se toma colecalciferol. El consumo prolongado y excesivo de alcohol puede interferir con la forma en que tu cuerpo absorbe y procesa la vitamina D, haciendo que el tratamiento sea menos efectivo.

It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking furosemide. Both alcohol and furosemide can lower your blood pressure and have a diuretic effect (making you pee more). Combining them can make you feel very dizzy, lightheaded, or faint, especially when standing up.

Liquorice (Natural) / Liquorice Root

Avoid eating large amounts of natural liquorice or taking liquorice root supplements. Natural liquorice can cause the body to lose potassium and retain salt, which opposes the action of furosemide and can lead to dangerously low potassium levels.

Cafeína (Café, Té, Bebidas Energéticas)

Limit your intake of caffeine. Caffeine is a mild diuretic and can increase the water-loss effect of furosemide, potentially increasing the risk of dehydration or electrolyte imbalances.

Comidas ricas en grasa

El colecalciferol es una vitamina soluble en grasa. Se absorbe mejor en tu cuerpo cuando se toma con una comida que contiene algo de grasa (como huevos, aguacate, nueces o lácteos).

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Descargo de responsabilidad

Esta información es solo para fines educativos generales y no debe considerarse como un sustituto del consejo médico profesional. Siempre consulte a su médico de cabecera, farmacéutico u otro profesional de la salud calificado antes de tomar decisiones sobre sus medicamentos. Las circunstancias individuales pueden variar, y solo un profesional de la salud que conozca su historial médico puede proporcionar orientación personalizada.