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Furosemide significantly increases urination which relieves excess fluid, but its use may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes in the body (such as potassium). Prescribed for Edema,... View more

Lasix is a strong diuretic that increases urination which relieves excess fluid from the body. This may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes, such as potassium. Prescribed for Edema,... View more

Hydrochlorothiazide may be used to relieve edema and in the treatment of high blood pressure but may not be suitable for some people including those with sulfonamide allergies. Prescribed for High... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

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Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 1 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $9.56 - $9.59
Cost* $9.56 - $9.59

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Quantity 100 tablet
Dosage 20 mg
Per Unit* $0.71 - $0.91
Cost* $70.76 - $91.24

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Quantity 6 tablet
Dosage 25 mg
Per Unit* $1.60
Cost* $9.58

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

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

Brand Names
Diaqua-2, Lasix Other furosemide brands include: Diaqua-2 Aquazide H, Carozide, Diaqua, Esidrix, Ezide, Hydro Par, Microzide

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

1.5 hours

12 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
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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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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B
Category B No proven risk in humans

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (1)

FDA Alerts (2)

Drug Interactions

A total of 454 drugs are known to interact with furosemide:

  • 25 major drug interactions (74 brand and generic names)
  • 398 moderate drug interactions (1744 brand and generic names)
  • 31 minor drug interactions (252 brand and generic names)

A total of 454 drugs are known to interact with Lasix:

  • 25 major drug interactions (74 brand and generic names)
  • 398 moderate drug interactions (1744 brand and generic names)
  • 31 minor drug interactions (252 brand and generic names)

A total of 421 drugs are known to interact with hydrochlorothiazide:

  • 13 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
  • 371 moderate drug interactions (2147 brand and generic names)
  • 37 minor drug interactions (184 brand and generic names)

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

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 01, 1966

July 01, 1966

February 12, 1959

WADA Class

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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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