Do Antibiotics & Steroids Affect Fluid Retention?

[yorkshirelass]

For the last 10 years since being diagnosed with COPD and "moderate" heart failure, I have managed fine with inhalers and diuretics. However, I have had 2 episodes of bilateral pneumonia in the last 10 months and have had to take antibiotics and steroids.
I have just completed a 2 week course of tablets and I've noticed that the Furosemide diuretic 40mg doesn't seem to be working as well as it used to. Normally, after the morning tablet, I would lose about 4/5lbs . Now I am putting on weight even though I have lost my appetite and I maybe only lose 1lb .By the afternoon , I can feel the fluid gathering in my feet and ankles. Will the antibiotics & steroids have had an affect on the fluid retention ?
Should I increase the dosage of Furosemide ?

[Dizmo]

I wouldn't suggest increasing your furosemide dosage without first speaking with your physician.

I can't answer your other question as I don't know.

[Pocket_Rocket]

Steroids can cause weight gain.

[Gavmacp]

From memory steroids can effect other medication. You could probably increase your furosemide but would consult with GP first.

[wired]

Don't increase your dosage, see your GP, he might change your prescription for something that treats both water retention and heart problems.

[Sqad]

It looks as though your "moderate " heart failure has been under strain due to your chest problems and is now a little more than......"moderate."

Yes, I would increase your dose of Frusemide to 80mgms for two weeks and see if the swellings disappear.

I am sure that the steroids are only playing a minor part.