Torsemide Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on July 3, 2020.
In Summary
Commonly reported side effects of torsemide include: polyuria. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
For the Consumer
Applies to torsemide: oral tablet
Side effects requiring immediate medical attention
Along with its needed effects, torsemide may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking torsemide:
Less common
- Chest pain
- convulsions
- decreased urination
- diarrhea
- dry mouth
- increased thirst
- irregular heartbeat
- loss of appetite
- mood changes
- muscle pain or cramps
- nausea or vomiting
- numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
- shortness of breath
- swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
- unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
- Black, tarry stools
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a suddenly sitting or lying position
- ringing or buzzing in the ears or any hearing loss
- skin rash
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur while taking torsemide:
Symptoms of overdose
- Blurred vision
- coma
- confusion
- decreased urine output
- dizziness
- drowsiness
- fainting
- fast heartbeat
- headache
- increase in heart rate
- irritability
- lightheadedness
- rapid breathing
- sunken eyes
- sweating
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- weak pulse
- wrinkled skin
Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention
Some side effects of torsemide may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
- Increase in urination
Less common
- Acid or sour stomach
- belching
- difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
- difficulty in moving
- heartburn
- increased cough
- indigestion
- joint pain
- lack or loss of strength
- muscle pain or stiffness
- nervousness
- pain in the joints
- runny nose
- sneezing
- sore throat
- stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
- stuffy nose
- swollen joints
- trouble sleeping
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to torsemide: injectable solution, oral tablet
General
The most common adverse reactions were headache and excessive urination.[Ref]
Metabolic
Common (1% to 10%): Edema
Frequency not reported: Hyperglycemia, hyperuricemia, hypokalemia, hypovolemia, excessive thirst, gout, calcium excretion increased, serum calcium increased, serum calcium decreased, magnesium excretion increased, serum magnesium increased, serum magnesium decreased, BUN increased, creatinine increased, uric acid increased, serum glucose increased, total plasma cholesterol increased, plasma triglycerides increased[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea, constipation, nausea, dyspepsia, sore throat
Frequency not reported: Vomiting, esophageal hemorrhage, gastrointestinal hemorrhage, rectal bleeding, dry mouth
Postmarketing reports: Pancreatitis[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Headache, dizziness
Frequency not reported: Syncope, tinnitus, hearing loss, limb paresthesia[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Asthenia, chest pain
Frequency not reported: Weakness, digitalis intoxication[Ref]
Musculoskeletal
Common (1% to 10%): Arthralgia, myalgia
Frequency not reported: Arthritis[Ref]
Psychiatric
Common (1% to 10%): Insomnia, nervousness[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Rhinitis, cough increased[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): ECG abnormality
Frequency not reported: Atrial fibrillation, hypotension, shunt thrombosis, ventricular tachycardia[Ref]
Genitourinary
Common (1% to 10%): Excessive urination
Frequency not reported: Impotence[Ref]
Hematologic
Frequency not reported: Red blood cells decreased, white blood cells decreased, platelets decreased, hemoglobin decreased, hematocrit decreased, erythrocyte count decreased, white blood cell count increased, platelet count increased, serum alkaline phosphatase increased
Postmarketing reports: Leukopenia, thrombocytopenia[Ref]
Dermatologic
Frequency not reported: Rash, angioedema
Postmarketing reports: Stevens-Johnson syndrome, toxic epidermal necrolysis[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Visual disturbance[Ref]
References
1. "Product Information. Demedex (torsemide)." Boehringer Mannheim, Gaithersburg, MD.
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics." O 0
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