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Is furosemide a blood thinner?
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Furosemide is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. ref: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682858.html#
Answered 5/24/2023
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Furosemide is a diuretic, not a blood thinner. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist if trying to identify the blood thinner.
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