Lasix is used to treat fluid retention in the body resulting from various medical problems. This medication works as a diuretic, which means that it increases urine production and helps get rid of excess fluids and salts from the body through the kidneys. Lasix is often used to treat conditions such as edema associated with congestive heart failure, liver diseases such as cirrhosis, or kidney problems such as nephrotic syndrome. This medication is prescribed in some cases to treat high blood pressure as it helps reduce the volume of fluid inside the blood vessels, which in turn leads to reducing pressure on the vessel walls.
Lasix is not considered a primary treatment for high blood pressure, but it may be added to the treatment plan in some special cases.