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Furosemide is a loop affecting water pill/diuretic which is a kind of water pill or diuretic (heart failure drug, cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Loop diuretic

Brands

Lasix • Dino-retic • Furobe • Frusemide • Diuresix • Aquarid • Puresis • Uretic

Side Effects

Common

Ringing in ears
Muscle cramps or spasms
Stomach cramps
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Itching or burning
Itchy rash
Numbness or tingling
Blurred vision
Cramping abdominal pain
Loss of strength
Low blood pressure on standing
Loss of appetite
Paresthesia
Cloudy or blurred vision
Reduced appetite
Itchy skin

Serious

Rash

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