How do members experience Furosemide?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

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

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

Member evaluations

25yrRA

evaluated on Oct 22, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for fluid retention (edema): Moderate
  • Side effects: Severe

parkinohio

evaluated on Oct 22, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
  • Side effects: None

darkauburn

evaluated on Mar 25, 2013

  • Perceived effectiveness for swelling in lower extremities: Major
  • Side effects: Moderate