What is the use of torsemide tablets?
Torsemide is used to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease. It belongs to the group of medicines called loop diuretics (water pills).
What is torsemide used for in humans?
Torsemide is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Torsemide is used to treat edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) caused by various medical problems, including heart, kidney, or liver disease.
What are side effects of torsemide?
Torsemide side effects
- frequent urination.
- headache.
- cough.
- sore throat.
- hearing loss.
- ringing in your ears.
- upset stomach.
- constipation.
How much torsemide can I take in a day?
Adults—At first, 10 or 20 milligrams (mg) once a day. Your doctor may increase your dose as needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 200 mg per day.
What is the best time to take torsemide?
Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, with or without food, usually once daily. It is best to avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up to urinate.
Can torsemide make you sleepy?
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up suddenly from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help. If the problem continues or gets worse, check with your doctor. This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy.
Is torsemide better for kidneys than Lasix?
Torsemide is a substitute for Lasix when clinical outcomes are not being reached with Lasix. They are both loop diuretics used in edema management and the treatment of hypertension, but torsemide has been shown to be more potent.
Does torsemide raise blood sugar?
Torsemide may cause an increase in blood sugar levels. If you are diabetic and notice a change in the results of your blood or urine sugar tests, check with your doctor. Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using torsemide. Torsemide may affect the results of certain medical tests.
Can torsemide cause weakness?
Tell your doctor right away if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects: muscle cramps, weakness, unusual tiredness, confusion, severe dizziness, fainting, drowsiness, unusual dry mouth/thirst, nausea, vomiting, fast/irregular heartbeat, unusual decrease in the amount of urine.
Does torsemide affect blood sugar?
Should you drink water when taking torsemide?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. You may take this medicine with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk.
How long can you take torsemide?
Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. Generally, it may take 4-6 weeks, and sometimes up to 12 weeks, before the full blood pressure-lowering effect is seen. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.