Why LASIX* (Furosemide ) is Prescribed for Patients*

Patient opinion of LASIX: satisfied (average rating score: 3.58)

(based on 57 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )

Top 10 Reasons for taking** LASIX
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Reason # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Hypertension*8
2Cardiac failure congestive*3
3Fluid retention*3
4Oedema*2
5Blood pressure2
6Labile blood pressure1
7Benign intracranial hypertension1

*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Top 20 Side Effects of LASIX **
(reported on Ask a Patient)

  Side Effect # of Ask a Patient Reviews
1Muscle spasms10
2Somnolence10
3Dry mouth8
4Fatigue*6
5Dizziness4
6Dehydration3
7Lethargy3
8Insomnia2
9Hypersensitivity2
10Discomfort2
11Blood pressure decreased2
12Tremor2
13Thirst2
14Erectile dysfunction2
15Weight increased2
16Weight decreased2
17Polyuria2
18Headache2
19Pain2
20Constipation2

*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.

Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for LASIX

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* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Furosemide (Furanthril, Frusid, Fusid, Diuresal, Furosemide, Lasix)

**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com