What each one is for, how to take it, side effects and warnings, side by side from the official labels.
| Furosemide | Torsemide | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A water pill (diuretic) | A water pill (diuretic) |
| Used for | Edema Furosemide tablets are indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Furosemide tablets are particularly useful… | Torsemide is a loop diuretic indicated for: the treatment of edema associated with heart failure, renal disease or hepatic disease. ( 1.1 ) the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal c… |
| Usual adult dose | Adults: The usual initial dose of furosemide tablets is 20 to 80 mg given as a single dose. | Not on the label |
| Children | Pediatric Patients: The usual initial dose of oral furosemide in pediatric patients is 2 mg/kg body weight, given as a single dose. | Not on the label |
| Prescription (U.S.) | Yes | Yes |
| Common side effects | Adverse reactions are categorized below by organ system and listed by decreasing severity. Gastrointestinal System Reactions 1. hepatic encephalopathy in patients with hepatocellular insufficiency 2. pancreatitis 3. jaundice (intr… | The following risks are discussed in more detail in others sections: Hypotension and Worsening Renal Function [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Electrolyte and Metabolic Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Otot… |
| Pregnancy | Pregnancy Pregnancy Category C: Furosemide has been shown to cause unexplained maternal deaths and abortions in rabbits at 2, 4 and 8 times the maximal recommended human dose. There are no adequate an… | 8.1 Pregnancy Risk Summary There are no available data on use of torsemide in pregnant women and the risk of major birth defects or miscarriage. In pregnant rats and rabbits dosed, on a mg/m 2 basis… |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherFurosemide is a water pill (diuretic) and Torsemide is a water pill (diuretic). Furosemide is used for: Edema Furosemide tablets are indicated in adults and pediatric patients for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, and renal disease, including the nephrotic syndrome. Furosemide tablets are particularly useful… Torsemide is used for: Torsemide is a loop diuretic indicated for: the treatment of edema associated with heart failure, renal disease or hepatic disease. ( 1.1 ) the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal c…
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.