How do members experience Furosemide?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Fluid retention (edema) 493 159
Congestive heart failure 428 46
Swelling in lower extremities 212 99
Liver cirrhosis 177 9
Acute renal failure 52 4

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Frequent urination 31
Low potassium (hypokalemia) 7
Dehydration 6
Increased urination 5
Urinary urgency 5
Dry mouth 4

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 16
Moderate 47
Mild 80
None 200

Member evaluations

mburke17

evaluated on Jun 07, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure (hypertension): Moderate
  • Side effects: None

norag60

evaluated on Jun 07, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for Support heart health: Major
  • Side effects: Mild

czs1994

evaluated on Jan 15, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for fluid retention (edema): Major
  • Side effects: None