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Furosemide

Furosemide

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7.7  Effectiveness
3.9  Side Effects
6.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 3 Furosemide side effects and 2 Furosemide benefits.

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Furosemide 8.54 6.96 2.74 13 Get Info
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Hydrochlorothiazide 6.79 6.19 2.78 33 Get Info
Lisinopril 5.91 5.58 3.38 91 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Furosemide, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 8.3% 83.3% 8.3% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 8.3% 83.3% 4.2% 4.2%
Blood Pressure 0% 12.5% 50% 8.3% 29.2%
Breathing 0% 8.3% 83.3% 8.3% 0%
Confidence 0% 4.2% 95.8% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 91.7% 8.3% 0%
Digestion 0% 4.2% 91.7% 4.2% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 4.2% 87.5% 8.3% 0%
Energy 0% 8.3% 83.3% 8.3% 0%
Eyesight 0% 8.3% 91.7% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 8.3% 87.5% 4.2% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 4.2% 91.7% 4.2% 0%
Pain 0% 4.2% 87.5% 4.2% 4.2%
Patience 0% 4.2% 95.8% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 8.3% 91.7% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 8.3% 87.5% 0% 4.2%
Sleep 0% 29.2% 62.5% 8.3% 0%
Stress Level 0% 8.3% 83.3% 8.3% 0%
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Commonly Reported Furosemide Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 90.5% 9.5% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 86.4% 9.1% 4.5% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 90.5% 9.5% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 81.8% 18.2% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 95.5% 4.5% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 90.5% 9.5% 0% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Loss of Taste 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Furosemide Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 88.9% 5.6% 0% 5.6% 0%
Blood in Urine 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 80% 5% 15% 0% 0%
Cough 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 72.2% 22.2% 5.6% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Hair Growth 94.4% 0% 5.6% 0% 0%
Heartburn 94.4% 0% 5.6% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 94.4% 0% 0% 5.6% 0%
Reduced Libido 87.5% 0% 0% 12.5% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 87.5% 6.2% 0% 0% 6.2%
Stuffy Nose 88.9% 11.1% 0% 0% 0%
Swelling around the Eyes 94.4% 0% 0% 5.6% 0%
Swelling of Extremities 93.8% 0% 0% 6.2% 0%
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Episodes since taking Furosemide
Since taking Furosemide Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Fall 2.7%
Heart attack 2.7%
Hospitalization 2.7%
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18 Aug 2012 has helped eliminate excess fluid accumulation
   —Posted by Anonymous
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13 Jan 2012 I started taking it when i developed Dremia. A year later, I devloped Right-sided Heart Failure due to complication from pneumonia. The Medicine has helped keep fuids drained from my body,
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09 Oct 2010 I like this medication because it gets rid of the fluid in my legs but I do not like how it makes me have to urinate frequently, it is very annoying
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27 Aug 2010 Furosemide works in different ways. I get pain relief, it takes away my headache, and it also lowers my blood pressure.
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03 Jun 2010 Disrupts daily activities due to frequent urination. Never a good time to take medication due to constant urination for several hours after taking medication.
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