Furosemide (Lasix)

Alternate Name: Lasix

Description: Lasix is a water pill prescribed for the treatment of edema and hypertension. Furosemide is the generic version. On average Lasix is priced at about $13 for a supply of 30, 40 mg tablets. Luckily, you can use our LowerMyRx savings offer to receive an average Lasix discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Cardiovascular Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 20 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease (including cirrhosis), diabetes, gout, low blood pressure, lupus, an enlarged prostate, trouble urinating, or an allergy to sulfa drugs. Tell your doctor if you are on a low-salt diet. This medicine may cause the following problems: Low levels of minerals in your blood, such as potassium and sodiumBlood sugar level changesHearing problems Make sure any doctor or dentist who treats you knows that you are using this medicine. This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Severe diarrhea Unusual bleeding or bruising Yellow skin or eyes

Food Warnings: Some medicines can affect how furosemide works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following:Cisplatin, cyclosporine, digoxin, ethacrynic acid, licorice, lithium, methotrexate, or phenytoinAdrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)LaxativeMedicine to treat an infectionNSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, indomethacin, naproxen)Other blood pressure medicinesSteroid medicine (including dexamethasone, hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone)Thyroid medicine, If you also take sucralfate, allow at least 2 hours between the time you take furosemide and the time you take sucralfate., Alcohol, narcotic pain medicine, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used with this medicine., This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy., This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.