| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid retention (edema) | 220 | 46 | |
| Swelling in lower extremities | 103 | 32 | |
| Congestive heart failure | 41 | 12 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 11 | 2 | |
| Swelling in hands | 9 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Frequent urination | 13 | |
| Low potassium (hypokalemia) | 4 | |
| Excessive amounts of urine (polyuria) | 2 | |
| Increased urination | 2 | |
| Muscle spasms | 2 | |
| Urinary urgency | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 17 | |
| Mild | 28 | |
| None | 61 |
Member evaluations
MaineGuy
evaluated on Sep 15, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for swelling in legs, feet and ankles: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
kelly_green_survivor
evaluated on Sep 14, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for fluid retention (edema): None
- Side effects: Mild
MSMcGina
evaluated on Dec 20, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for CHF: Slight
- Side effects: Mild