Torsemide: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Torsemide. Educational only — not medical advice.
Reported adverse reactions
| Reaction | Highest frequency reported* |
|---|---|
| Headache | 9.1% |
| Excessive urination | 6.7% |
| Dizziness | 4% |
| Rhinitis | 2.8% |
| Asthenia | 2% |
| Diarrhea | 2% |
| Ecg abnormality | 2% |
| Cough increase | 2% |
| Constipation | 1.8% |
| Nausea | 1.8% |
| Arthralgia | 1.8% |
| Insomnia | 1.8% |
| Dyspepsia | 1.6% |
| Sore throat | 1.6% |
| Myalgia | 1.6% |
| Chest pain | 1.2% |
| Edema | 1.1% |
| Nervousness | 1.1% |
*Highest percentage across placebo-controlled trial tables summarized in current labeling.
Labeled uses
Torsemide tablets are indicated for the treatment of edema associated with congestive heart failure, renal disease, or hepatic disease. Use of torsemide has been found to be effective for the treatment of edema associated with chronic renal failure. Chronic use of any diuretic in hepatic disease has not been studied in adequate and well-controlled trials. Torsemide tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensive agents.
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