Comparing Lasix vs Hydrochlorothiazide / Triamterene
Lasix | Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene |
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Lasix (furosemide) | Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene |
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Prescription only
Lasix is a strong diuretic that increases urination and relieves excess fluid from the body. This may also lead to the depletion of certain electrolytes, such as potassium. Prescribed for Edema... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Edema, High Blood Pressure. hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Lasix has an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from a total of 56 ratings on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 24% reported a negative effect. |
Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 69 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Lasix side effects in more detail. |
See also: hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other furosemide brands include: Diaqua-2, Furoscix | Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25 | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
12 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 494 drugs are known to interact with Lasix:
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A total of 512 drugs are known to interact with hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 01, 1966 |
December 02, 1965 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
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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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