Furosemide: Uses, Side Effects, and Drug Interactions
Brand names: Furosemide
# Furosemide: What You Need to Know Furosemide is a water pill that helps your body get rid of extra fluid and salt through urine. Doctors prescribe it to treat conditions like high blood pressure, heart disease, and kidney problems where your body holds onto too much fluid. When you take furosemide, you'll notice you need to urinate more often than usual. This helps reduce swelling and makes it easier for your heart to pump blood throughout your body. While furosemide is helpful, there are some important safety things to remember. You should never mix this medicine with certain other drugs, especially antibiotics and other water pills, because they can damage your hearing. If you're taking aspirin for pain or rheumatism, tell your doctor before taking furosemide, since the combination can cause problems. Make sure to get regular blood tests while using this medicine, and always take it exactly as your doctor prescribes. If you notice any hearing loss, dizziness, or signs of weakness, contact your doctor right away.
Known Interactions (7)
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Check Now ↓Most Reported Side Effects (FAERS)
- DYSPNOEA29,109 reports
- FATIGUE20,395 reports
- DIARRHOEA19,939 reports
- NAUSEA18,690 reports
- ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY18,531 reports
- DEATH18,325 reports
- FALL16,156 reports
- PNEUMONIA16,080 reports
- ASTHENIA15,175 reports
- HYPOTENSION14,759 reports
Source: FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS). Voluntary reports do not establish causation.
Recent Recalls (2)
- Class II
Leading Pharma, LLC · March 20, 2026
Furosemide Tablets, USP, 80 mg, 100 Tablets bottles, Rx only, Manufactured by: Leading Pharma, LLC, Fairfield, NJ 07004, NDC 69315-118-01CGMP Deviations; presence of N-nitroso-Furosemide (NNF) above the recommended intake limit.
Source: FDA (openFDA Drug Enforcement). Voluntary and mandated recalls affecting this drug.
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