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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
Atenolol 7.54 6.65 3.7 54 Get Info
Hydrochlorothiazide 6.79 6.19 2.78 33 Get Info
Lisinopril 5.91 5.58 3.38 91 Get Info
Ramipril 4.3 4.48 4.46 23 Get Info
Losartan Potassium 3.18 4.43 5.24 38 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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User Comments about Furosemide
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,
   —Posted by David
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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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