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Mom with twins, postpartum day 2 - started on Lasix 20mg BID after delivery for significant edema. Today doctor ordered 40mg BID because edema is not resolving sufficiently. Babies have been nursing well. Mom's concern s are milk supply and possible diuretic effects on the babies. What do I advise?
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