Comparing Lasix vs Metolazone
Lasix (furosemide) | Metolazone |
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Lasix (furosemide) | Metolazone |
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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. Metolazone 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. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 21% reported a negative effect. |
Metolazone has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 6 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Lasix side effects |
View all Metolazone side effects |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other furosemide brands include: Diaqua-2, Furoscix | Zaroxolyn | ||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
1.5 hours |
20 hours |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 508 drugs are known to interact with Lasix:
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A total of 467 drugs are known to interact with Metolazone:
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 01, 1966 |
November 27, 1973 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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1 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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