| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid retention (edema) | 491 | 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 16 | |
| Moderate | 47 | |
| Mild | 80 | |
| None | 200 |
Member evaluations
Lucky Tex
evaluated on Jul 17, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Slight
- Side effects: None
Ya Mon
evaluated on Oct 24, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for swelling in lower extremities: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
20yearsufferer
evaluated on Feb 12, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None