Furosemide : Interaction with Foods, Herbs & Alcohol

Last Updated on Jul 29, 2023

Are you taking Furosemide? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Furosemide with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.

Furosemide Interactions with Food and Herbs

Diuretic Herbs: Intake of diuretic herbs like dandelion, uva ursi, juniper, buchu, hibiscus and parsley with furosemide may result in excess diuresis.
Licorice: Licorice should not be used with loop diuretics like furosemide as it can worsen the side effects of the drug.

Furosemide Interactions with Alcohol

Alcohol may influence the effects of furosemide leading to severe dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.

When and How to Take Furosemide

Furosemide is available in a tablet and solution form to take by mouth. Generally it is prescribed to take 1-2 times per day. It is usually administered to be taken in the morning or early afternoon. If it is taken during the evening, it can result in multiple trips to the wash-room at night, and disturbance of sleep. Furosemide can be used to treat an edema (you have to take daily once or on certain days in a week) and hypertension (you have to take it daily around the same time every day). Follow the instructions as given by your doctor's prescription. Don't stop the use of the medicine without consulting the doctor even if you feel good.

Drug Name : Furosemide

Furosemide is a diuretic agent, prescribed for fluid retention in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease or kidney disorder.

We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.

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