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Comparing Furosemide

Furosemide

Furosemide increases urination which relieves excess fluid but may also lead to depletion of certain electrolytes in the body (such as potassium) Prescribed for Edema, Heart Failure, High Blood... more

Prescription only

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7.4
68 Reviews

For Edema My Dr prescribed me 20 mg a day for severe edema in my feet, legs, knees, stomach & hands.I even started to develop water blisters on my feet & developed high blood pressure. My bp 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!!! :)

7
LLaroche39

For Edema took my 1st ever 20mg tablet at 7am for big fat swollen ankles 2 pees and 2 hours later my ankles have already gone down by half -can't wait to see my ankle bones again .

9
di titch

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Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 1 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $8.11
Cost* $8.11
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Injectable solution
  • Oral liquid
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Diaqua-2, Lasix, and Lo-Aqua

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

1.5 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 783 drugs are known to interact with furosemide:

  • 27 major drug interactions (103 brand and generic names)
  • 673 moderate drug interactions (3181 brand and generic names)
  • 83 minor drug interactions (482 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Furosemide and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 01, 1966

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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