Furosemide User Reviews & Ratings

• Jud...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2018

Furosemide for Edema "Lasix (a potassium-depleting drug) made me pee a lot, but didn't do much to decrease swelling. Then I started taking spironolactone (a potassium-sparing drug) and almost overnight I lost almost 10 pounds of excess water. I think the Lasix depleted too much potassium, causing too much retention of sodium (which in turn caused water retention). Note: My diet all along has been low sodium."

• Bob...
• March 25, 2020

Furosemide for Edema "Bilateral edema knees to toes. Dr. put me on 1 x a day 20 mg Lasix. Didn't work at all. Then put me on 2 x a day 20 mg Lasix. Might work a little, however, the problem is that 2 x a day of 20 mg Lasix does not mean you have a dose of 40 mg Lasix - you just have 2, 20 mg doses. So, I started taking two 20 mg at the same time to get a 40 mg dose and now my swelling is slowly going down. Dosage is important."

• Sis...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 2, 2019

Furosemide for Edema "I have been on Lasix for about a year. I think it's amazing! It does make my blood pressure a little low, and I've had problems with my potassium levels, but it's worth it for how well it works. I ran out of my medicine and couldn't fill my script yet. So I was without it for a week. I had severe edema. I mean I could barely climb stairs or take the one step on the porch without almost falling. Got my script and the water was just falling away like magic."

• Lau...
• January 5, 2015

Furosemide for Edema "I started taking this medication when I was in my early 20s for edema. I take 80 mg a day for 20 years now. If I miss a day, I go up about 12 lbs on the scale. This medication has worked wonders for me, but it is hard to take if you need to leave the house. I can pee up to 20 times in 4 hours. Other than the inconvenience, it is a fantastic medication for me."

• Big...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 10, 2019

Furosemide for Edema "So I came into the hospital on a Thursday evening for shortness of breath, and two weeks later I'm being treated for edema. I weighed 636 lb when I was admitted. Today I weigh just north of 500. 136 lbs gone just from fluid my body was storing due to my diagnosed CHF. Most of the weight came off during my 2nd week on the Lasix IV drip. We have been going slow so that I don't get cramps and the doctor is doing blood work every morning at 4 am."

• Joh...
• January 28, 2014

Furosemide for Edema "I started taking Furosemide yesterday for swelling in my feet and ankles. Right after taking it, I had to make a 100-mile drive and ended up stopping 5 times en route to pee. The swelling has already decreased a lot, and I am able to walk again without pain. I had pretty bad nausea after both doses. I am taking 40 mg once a day. I had to call in sick today as the nausea was causing vomiting. I'll try taking it after work. I went back to bed after calling in sick today, and my cat that always sleeps on me was quite annoyed at trips to the bathroom every 10 minutes."

• Anonymous
• May 14, 2012

Furosemide for Edema "I have a genetic condition called Venous Insufficiency, which doesn't allow the blood & fluid to be returned from my lower legs & feet, so they swell and the skin can start to break down, which opens up the opportunity for infection. Have been taking Furosemide 40mg 1x day for over a year now - it is the only thing that keeps me from being in the hospital all the time with infections that require IV antibiotics. The only side effects I've noticed are the very frequent urination (not really a side effect, it's what the drug is *supposed* to do, as it flushes fluids out of the body), and aching in my legs and feet as the fluid leaves - I can only assume that is caused by my body trying to push the fluid out."

• chr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2018

Furosemide for Edema "I was put on the med and I became extremely confused (couldn't even remember what house I lived in) and I was at home. So weak I could hardly get out of bed. 3 weeks later I was changed to hydrochlorothiazide for 2 weeks with the same effect, just not quite so severe. I quit all this type of med and within 24 hours I could tell a difference. I even did some grocery shopping today. The first time in 6 weeks I was exhausted to say the least but at least I was able to do it. No, I didn't carry them in, nor have to put them away. But I was able to do it. I can't wait to see the progress tomorrow. So in conclusion, BE CAREFUL."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2015

Furosemide for Edema "I was prescribed the generic form of Lasix a few days ago for severe peripheral edema. The doctor had me taking 20 mg twice a day for three days and now I'm taking 20 mg. So far, I have noticed only a subtle difference/improvement in the major swelling of my feet, ankles, legs, and abdomen. I am experiencing an increase in frequency of urination, as others have described, but it doesn't seem like I'm voiding enough, which may be why I am still so swollen. It has been only four days on Lasix and I am in terrible pain. Hopefully, the swelling will subside or at least decrease, otherwise, I will be contacting the MD for advice. I have also experienced headaches daily since I began the medication. I have been extremely dizzy as well."

• Cho...
• April 13, 2014

Furosemide for Edema "My cardiologist put me on Lasix over a month ago due to edema of the legs and ankles. My rate of urination was about every 45 minutes, nowhere as bad as some of the reviewers. I refilled my prescription and noticed an immediate change. Instead of every 45 minutes, it changed to every hour and a half. The only difference is the manufacturer. The Lasix made by Sandoz seems to work fine."

• LLa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 28, 2016

For Edema "My doctor prescribed me 20 mg a day for severe edema in my feet, legs, knees, stomach, and hands. I even started to develop water blisters on my feet and developed high blood pressure. My blood pressure was 155/96 after I took the meds. First day worked very well. I went to the bathroom 4 times really well. Then within one day, I noticed I lost 7 pounds! But after you take it awhile, you'll notice you won't pee as much, and weight loss will be slower. But it does work, just remember to take potassium pills and eat foods with potassium like bananas. Also, eat a low sodium diet! :)"

• Pee...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 4, 2016

Furosemide for Edema "I have severe Lymphedema and venous edema with pitting. I made the mistake of taking the medicine at night and was up urinating every 30-40 minutes in large quantities all night. This medicine made me extremely thirsty, so you have to be sure to drink plenty of water when taking this medicine."

• Bor...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 26, 2019

For Edema "If you want to pee, this drug will do it. A couple of hours after taking it, I start having to go about every half hour, sometimes less. I've kept track of my weight before and after it wears off and I can lose as much as 3 lbs in water weight in just one day. I also take spironolactone. On those days where I am seriously retaining fluids and feeling bloated, my doc told me to take a double dose instead and my calves and feet go from looking like engorged balloons to slim with the veins popping out. I have CHF and when I retain fluids, it becomes hard to breathe, so my Lasix is a lifesaver."

• Anonymous
• February 4, 2011

Furosemide for Edema "I've been taking Lasix for about 10 years for swelling in my feet/ankles. I only have one kidney and have hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I take 80 mg in the morning. It does not always take all the swelling out, but if I miss just one dose, I can tell it by the afternoon. Of course, if I take it in the afternoon, I'm up all night. NOTE: There IS a difference in taking the Lasix as opposed to the generic furosemide. For me, the generic is absolutely useless. My mother had the same problem, so maybe it's genetic. I've taken as much as 200 mg of generic at one time with no effect whatsoever. I've noticed no side effects from the Lasix."

• Nic...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 14, 2018

For Edema "Furosemide is a drug that needs better regulation. Only Mylan brand is effective. All other generics have zero results for me, as if they are fake, not containing any actual medicine. This is a life-threatening problem for people who need a diuretic, one that the FDA should have addressed years ago. Bad generics."

• ith...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 1, 2018

For Edema "I was fine on furosemide for a year before it stopped working well. They upped the dose. Worked a little, then stopped again. They put me on a rescue diuretic. Metolazone spiked my creatinine, so they took that away but never changed my Lasix. Finally I was left with the choice of an ER visit or a sauna at my gym. That started a months-long period where I was taking 4 to 8 pounds of water off in the sauna every day to deal with my crappy response to Lasix. And that was sending my blood pressure down into 70s/40s. My cardiologist then referred me to a transplant team, who switched me to bumetanide on the first visit and told me to quit the sauna. Thanks to having a diuretic that actually works though, I don't need the sauna. Lasix is well known for becoming ineffective, and cardiologists are well known to let you suffer for MONTHS and even visits to the ER without changing it out for something that works. Don't let them do this to you. DEMAND a switch and don't give them an option."

• Lee...
• August 30, 2015

For Edema "I have had edema before in primarily my left leg, however, it usually goes away on its own. After some yard work in the heat, I was quite swollen, especially in the left leg, and as the leg went down, a heaviness settled in my chest, and I could barely breathe. I was taken to the ER after I started fearing a heart condition and was found to have heart failure with a normal functioning heart. I was given furosemide by vein in the ER and was admitted. I was sent home after testing with a prescription for two 40mg tablets twice a day and feel much better. I still feel really tired after very little exertion and have had some cramps in my feet. Overall, I feel much better. I hope that after losing some weight, I will be back to normal very soon. This is a wakeup call."

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2010

Furosemide for Edema "I really had edema all over my body (i.e. face, hands, feet), but especially on my legs! I went to my doctor and she prescribed this medication to me, it's working like magic! I take it in the morning as soon as I wake up. I noticed it's more effective when taken on an empty stomach, then after breakfast, and so on. I had to deal with some headaches (minor), but it was definitely worth it!"

• tin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2020

Furosemide for Edema "Dr. has me back on Lasix again for edema and will try another round. The first round was 20 mg. X 2 for 6 mo.s (damn, I was patient) for the swelling in my feet. I was weeing a lot, but it didn't hardly reduce the swelling. I've also noticed a significant increase in the cravings for potassium-laden food, so I believe it HAS drained me of that! Will try to get Doc to increase it to 40 mg all at once, as other reviewers have stated that 20 mg is not enough... and it sure hasn't been for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 10, 2019

Furosemide for Edema "Been on these Lasix pills for 5 days, and I will not take them anymore. I am in the bathroom every few minutes. Sometimes, I just sit on the toilet because I know in a few minutes I will have to go again. I will not live this way."

• Hel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 18, 2017

For Edema "I have been to the hospital emergency room twice in 2 months with a diagnosis of edema. I was prescribed Lasix 20 mg along with Potassium pills. In the hospital, they put Lasix in IV, and it works almost immediately, causing me to urinate about 20 times. My doctor has me on 40 mg of Lasix and a low-salt diet. The swelling has left my legs, but not my feet. I have noticed that if I elevate my feet at least 3-4 times a day with feet at heart level, the swelling goes down much better. I am trusting that the swelling will go away completely soon. I am doing much better since going to the emergency room, just still having difficulty walking. This can be very stressful to deal with because it affects mobility, and exercising is challenging. I am a fall risk."

• Noe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 25, 2018

Furosemide for Edema "I developed idiopathic (so far my docs are clueless) systemic inflammation over the course of 2 weeks or so. Plus, hypertensive crisis (202/110), never had BP problems before. I’m 5’5 and 120 lbs, but I looked like the Michelin Man after eating the Pillsbury Doughboy. Doc prescribed Lasix, wonder drug! Peed like a horse for 2 days, almost back to normal. Unfortunately, however, the inflammation seems to have damaged my epidermis. My skin from knees on up to my chest looks like I vomited cottage cheese over it. :("

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2019

Furosemide for High Blood Pressure "I was taking Lasix twice a day, one in the morning, one at night. I had bad side effects on it. Asked my doctor to take me off it, she wouldn't, said I needed it for heart failure. I told her I didn't care about my heart, the Lasix was conflicting with some other meds I was taking, plus I wanted off it, causing me a lot of side effects. What did she do? She terminated me, told me I could find another doctor. So I don't have a doctor now."

• Jan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 17, 2019

For Edema "Lasix (furosemide) works brilliantly, then some days nothing. I often wonder why. Then when on holiday, it works brilliantly. The difference being on holiday: get up, take medication on an empty stomach, when home, have breakfast then meds."

• Anonymous
• June 3, 2009

Furosemide for Edema "It's very important to read the side effects of all the medicines that your doctor prescribes to you. Sometimes the side effects are a bigger problem than the original problem you were trying to treat. This was true in my case with Furosemide where the blurred vision, loud ringing in the ears, and a bright red flaky face rash were unbearable. But that's not to say that everyone will suffer side effects."