Furosemide Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • low amount of magnesium in the blood
  • low amount of calcium in the blood
  • low amount of sodium in the blood
  • low amount of potassium in the blood
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • blurred vision
  • dry mouth
  • increased sensitivity of the skin to the sun
  • muscle spasm
  • cramps
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • decreased appetite
  • headache
  • diarrhea
  • stomach cramps
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • dehydration
  • a type of blood disorder where the red blood cells burst called hemolytic anemia
  • low blood counts due to bone marrow failure
  • anemia
  • large purple or brown skin blotches
  • decreased blood platelets
  • very low levels of granulocytes, a type of white blood cell
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • increased eosinophils in the blood
  • yellow vision
  • ototoxicity, damage to the inner ear that affects hearing or balance
  • hearing loss
  • allergic reaction causing inflammation of blood vessels
  • inflammation of the blood vessels
  • thrombophlebitis, an inflamed vein due to a blood clot
  • a blockage of the bile duct that resulting in high bilirubin levels
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • a type of kidney inflammation called interstitial nephritis
  • inflammation of the skin due to an allergy
  • bullous pemphigoid
  • erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • skin rash with sloughing
  • hives
  • systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease
  • a skin rash
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice
  • acid base problem with low chloride and basic pH blood
  • a type of skin disorder called acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • ringing in the ears
  • irritation of the mouth
  • irritation of the stomach or intestines
  • constipation
  • a spasm of the ureter
  • itching
  • muscle weakness
  • sensation of spinning or whirling
  • fever
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • high amount of uric acid in the blood
  • high blood sugar
  • nervousness
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • generalized weakness
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