I currently take 40 mg/daily, and it works well for my edema. I didn't connect the two, but shortly after I started taking the drug, I began having a very dry scalp, then my face started drying out. I'm not talking about a condition that regular application of lotion will help. This actually burns and is very uncomfortable. Today it occured to me that the FUROSEMIDE could be connected. Any thoughts?
Can FUROSEMIDE cause extreme dry skin?
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- 8 Sep 2010 by jldattbb
- Topics:
- dry skin, furosemide
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Answers (1)
maso41698 Sep 2010
Hello,
Yes, it can cause peeling skin rash serious side effect which must be reported to your Dr. ASAP and stop taking the medication until you speak to your Dr.-
For future reference.
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using furosemide and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
dry mouth, thirst, nausea, vomiting;
feeling weak, drowsy, restless, or light-headed;
fast or uneven heartbeat;
muscle pain or weakness;
urinating less than usual or not at all;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
a red, blistering, peeling skin rash;
hearing loss; or
nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
Less serious side effects may include:
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I guess that I didn't think of it as a red, blistering, peeling skin rash, but it's certainly getting there. Thanks for the quick response.
Anytime, I am here to help.- You are welcome.-