How to use Torsemide ?Use Torsemide as directed by your doctor.
- Take Torsemide by mouth with or without food.
- Torsemide may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.
- If you also take cholestyramine, do not take it within 4 hours before or after taking Torsemide . Check with your doctor if you have questions.
- Avoid eating licorice or Korean ginseng while taking Torsemide.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Torsemide.
Torsemide UsesTorsemide is used for the treatment of edema (swelling) associated with heart, kidney, or liver failure, or conditions when there is excess body water. It is also used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.
It may also be used to treat certain conditions as determined by your doctor, which may not be listed in the professional package insert.
More Information about TorsemideIf you have any questions about Torsemide , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Torsemide is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
Drug Class and MechanismTorsemide is a loop diuretic. It works by making the kidney eliminate larger amounts of electrolytes (especially sodium and potassium salts) and water than normal (diuretic effect).
Missed DoseIf you miss a dose of Torsemide and are using it regularly, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.