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Synonims: Furosemide | ![]() |
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Drug Uses
Furosemide is used for treatment of fluid build-up and swelling caused by congestive heart failure, liver cirrhosis, or kidney sickness. It is also can be used in combination with other drugs to treat fluid build-up in the lungs. Itmay also be used for other situations as suggested by your physician.
How Taken
Take Furosemide as directed by your doctor. To avoid stomach upset take Furosemide with a meal. Furosemide can increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm (18:00).
More Information
Furosemide can cause dizziness. These effects can worsen if Furosemide is taken with alcohol or certain other medications. Take Furosemide with caution. Don't drive or perform other possibly not safe tasks until you know how you respond to this medicine. If your symptoms do not improve or if they worsen, talk to your doctor. Furosemide should be used only by the patient for whom it has been prescribed. Do not take less or more or take it more often than advised by your physician.
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