What is Torsemide?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Demadex Dytor Torem
Torsemide is a loop diuretic used for the management of edema associated with congestive heart failure and hepatic or renal disease; used alone or in combination with antihypertensives in treatment of hypertension.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid retention (edema) | 10 | 0 | |
| Swelling in feet | 6 | 3 | |
| Swelling in lower extremities | 3 | 0 | |
| Congestive heart failure | 2 | 0 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 9 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Torsemide
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Dry skin | 1 | |
| Frequent urination | 1 | |
| Low potassium (hypokalemia) | 1 | |
| Thirst | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Torsemide
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 2 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Torsemide
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Torsemide after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide (Lasix) | 6 | |
| Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ (Hydrochlorot) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Torsemide and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Bumetanide (Bumex) | 1 |
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