| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid retention (edema) | 488 | 155 | |
| 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 16 | |
| Moderate | 47 | |
| Mild | 79 | |
| None | 197 |
Member evaluations
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
coldtoesinmi02
evaluated on Dec 15, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for swelling in lower extremities: Major
- Side effects: Mild