Description
USE
Furosemide is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is also used to treat edema. This is swelling due to fluid buildup in the body.
SIDE EFFECTS
nausea or vomiting
diarrhea
constipation
stomach cramping
feeling like you or the room is spinning (vertigo)
dizziness
headache
blurred vision
itching or rash
increased urination
PRECAUTION
If you have an allergy to sulfonamides (sulfa drugs), you may also be allergic to furosemide. Taking this drug can cause a severe allergic reaction, causing symptoms such as:
trouble breathing or swallowing
swelling of your throat or tongue
hives