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Furosemide is a loop affecting water pill/diuretic which is a kind of water pill or diuretic (heart failure drug, cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Drug Class

Loop diuretic

Brands

Lasix

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Muscle cramps or spasms
Dizziness
Stomach cramps
Diarrhea
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Paresthesia
Blurred vision
Cramping abdominal pain
Loss of strength
Low blood pressure on standing
Loss of appetite
Numbness or tingling
Reduced appetite
Cloudy or blurred vision
Itchy skin

Serious

Rash

Treats

Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis
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Hypertensive emergency
Condition
Psychogenic polydipsia
Condition
Syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH)
Condition
Glomerulonephritis
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A member asked:

Please describe the medication: Furosemide?

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A 46-year old asked:

Will furosemide help get weed out ur system?

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A 44-year old asked:

What are some good alternatives to furosemide?

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A member asked:

What does it mean if Lasix (furosemide) doesn't work?

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A 36-year old asked:

Should nonpitting edema be treated with lasix (furosemide)?

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A 38-year old female asked:

I have 20mg furosemide. 2 doesn't work so can I take more safely?

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A 45-year old asked:

What is the biggest consideration in administering the furosemide IV?

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A 41-year old asked:

about how much should it cost for lasix (furosemide) compressed tablet?

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A member asked:

What are the statistics of death rate of elderly people on lasix (furosemide)?

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A 27-year old female asked:

I'm 27 y.o. Taking furosemide for 2 years every 3 days for 10 tab for controll my weight. When stopping gain weight and swallen body. How to stop?

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A 36-year old asked:

What side effect of tablet furosemide?

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A 59-year old female asked:

Do you have to taper Lasix (furosemide)?

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A 36-year old female asked:

does lasix (furosemide) causes hypernatremia?

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A 35-year old asked:

What is the toxic dose of furosemide for humans?

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A 44-year old male asked:

During Renogram test I was shot with Furosemide injection. Why?

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A 57-year old male asked:

Can lasix (furosemide) and metalazone be taken at the same time?

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A 35-year old asked:

Which natural diuretic can I take instead of the furosemide prescribed.?

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A 27-year old female asked:

What is the treatment for exfolistive dermatitis caused by Lasix (furosemide)?

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A 43-year old female asked:

Good day are there any fruits or vegetables that can be consumed that would have the same effect on the body that lasix (furosemide) does? Thanks

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A 56-year old female asked:

Lasix (furosemide) Rx 20mg every other day. lasix (furosemide) dose has started to cause decrease in urine compared to days when it isn't taken? Thoughts?

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A 32-year old asked:

Does lasix (furosemide) work the same as torsemide?

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A 56-year old female asked:

Which is better: lasix (furosemide) or spironolactone?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is it common to be prescribed adipex in conjunction with furosemide?

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A 47-year old asked:

I'm wondering why are my husband's feet still swollen when on lasix (furosemide)?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Can the creatinine level be elevated due to furosemide consumption? Please advice..

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A 48-year old asked:

Why are my husband's feet still swollen whhile on lasix (furosemide)? It's been almost a week.

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A 34-year old female asked:

My normal 3yrs old 23kg child has eaten my heart baby's 5mg lasix (furosemide). should i worry?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it ok to try the diuretic "furosemide" to to lose approximately 4 kg before a fighting match?

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A female asked:

A patient who is taking furosemide at 0800 and 1500, bp is low (90/48), do u hold his regular dose of furosemide?

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A 44-year old male asked:

In Renogran report, right kidney, it reads- There is hold up of the activity in the collection system with complete wash out after lasix (furosemide). Meaning?

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