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Brand Names: Furix, Lasix

What is Furosemide? Furosemide is used to reduce the swelling and fluid retention caused by various medical problems, including heart or liver disease. It is also used to treat high blood pressure. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

30 patients in the community are taking or have taken Furosemide.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 20 66%
Swelling in hands and feet 4 13%
Bladder problems 4 13%
General health 2 6%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Furosemide.

  0 mg day 0 mg none 20 mg day 0 mg none 40 mg day 40 day 80 mg day 120 mg day
  2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1 9 Number of Patients: 9 1 Number of Patients: 1 9 Number of Patients: 9 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Furosemide or how long patients were taking Furosemide before stopping.

Currently taking Furosemide

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
2
0
0
4
2
10

Stopped taking Furosemide

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
1
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Furosemide (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Side effects too severe 1 50% Side effects too severe: 50%
Course of treatment ended 1 50% Course of treatment ended: 50%


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