Side effect(s) of Furosemide

Last Updated on Jul 04, 2023

Review the side-effects of Furosemide as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Gastrointestinal - Liver impairment, jaundice, loss of appetite, elevated liver enzyme levels, inflammation of pancreas, stomach irritation, cramping, diarrhea, constipation, nausea and vomiting.

   Hypersensitivity - Severe anaphylactic (e.g. with shock) and inflammatory of blood vessels.

   Central Nervous System - Ringing in the ear, hearing loss, tingling, vertigo, dizziness, headache and blurred vision/visual defect.

   Blood - Anemia, decrease in platelets and white blood cells.

   Skin - Skin inflammation, redness, bruising, photosensitivity, hives, rash, itching, Stevens-Johnson syndrome and skin damage.

   Heart - Increase in cholesterol and low blood pressure.

   Miscellaneous - Increased sugar, muscle spasm, weakness, restlessness, urinary bladder spasm and fever.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Furosemide

Furosemide(Lasix) generic is a diuretic agent, prescribed for fluid retention in people with congestive heart failure, liver disease or kidney disorder. It helps the kidney to get rid of unwanted water from the body.