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Originally Posted by BCOURTNEY
2 ways to prevent bleeding are lasix and strips.
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Contrary to popular belief, Lasix has never been proven by any scientific study to prevent bleeding. To the contrary, the only study done indicates it likely has no such effect. It has been proven, however, to be performance enhancing, which is why it is banned everywhere but in North America. The reason for this effect is not clear though one theory is that it masks other drugs. In any case, performance enhancement is why everyone uses it whether they have a bleeder or not. They don't want to be at a disadvantage to everyone else. We need further studies as this is a widely used potent medication, but this is unlikely given how no one wants to give up on a performance enhancing substance.
It is still not clear whether or not nasal strips prevent bleeding though one study posted here suggests they may do so since they help horses with breathing problems. We need further studies here too and I hope they do since they are not a drug and there would be no excuse for using Lasix. Among other special interests, Big Pharma is making big bucks off the wide spread use of Lasix and are unlikely to support the search for a non-drug alternative.
