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Compare furosemide alternatives<\/a>\u00a0| Bumetanide<\/a> | Chlorthalidone<\/a> | Spironolactone<\/a> | Valsartan<\/a> | Lisinopril<\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Furosemide<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>brand name<\/span> Lasix<\/span><\/a>) is a common medication used to treat <\/span>fluid retention<\/span> (<\/span>edema<\/span>) due to pulmonary edema, <\/span>congestive heart failure<\/span>, <\/span>cirrhosis<\/span> of the liver, or renal failure. This prescription medication can also be used to lower blood pressure in people with <\/span>high blood pressure<\/span><\/a> (<\/span>hypertension<\/span>). Typically, <\/span>furosemide<\/span> is used along with other medications to lower blood pressure. <\/span>Furosemide<\/span><\/a> belongs to the class of medications called <\/span>loop diuretics<\/span>, which are often referred to as \u201c<\/span>water pills.<\/span>\u201d <\/span>Loop diuretics<\/span><\/a> work to increase the body\u2019s elimination of water and salt, which leads to a reduction in <\/span>excess fluids<\/span> from the body\u2019s tissues and lower blood pressure. <\/span>Furosemide<\/span> is available as an oral tablet and oral solution and may be prescribed for either short-term or long-term treatment of edema.<\/span><\/p>\n

While an effective treatment for some people, <\/span>furosemide<\/span> may not be the best and safest option for all people managing <\/span>fluid retention<\/span> or <\/span>high blood pressure<\/span>. Diuretics like <\/span>furosemide<\/span> have <\/span>common side effects<\/span> of dehydration and <\/span>electrolyte<\/span> imbalances. These effects are more common with higher doses and a restricted salt intake. People using <\/span>furosemide<\/span> are monitored for signs of fluid or <\/span>electrolyte<\/span> imbalance, such as <\/span>low potassium<\/span>, sodium, magnesium, and <\/span>calcium<\/span> levels in the blood. Symptoms of dehydration and <\/span>electrolyte<\/span> imbalances include <\/span>dry mouth<\/span>, thirst, weakness, lethargy, drowsiness, restlessness, muscle pains or cramps, muscular fatigue, hypotension, low urine output, fast heart rate, irregular heartbeat, or gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea and vomiting. An alternative to <\/span>furosemide<\/span> may be considered for certain individuals, such as older adults or those who have difficulty with urination.<\/span><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Lasix<\/b> side effects<\/b> and how to avoid them<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of <\/span>furosemide<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are other options available to treat <\/span>fluid retention<\/span> and <\/span>high blood pressure<\/span> that do not improve with <\/span>furosemide<\/span>. When considering alternative prescription medication, it\u2019s important to consider the specific condition being treated. Depending on the reason <\/span>furosemide<\/span> is being prescribed, there are several classes of medications that could be used as alternatives, including other <\/span>loop diuretics<\/span>, <\/span>thiazide diuretics<\/span>, <\/span>potassium<\/span>-sparing diuretics, angiotensin II receptor <\/span>blockers<\/span> (ARBs), <\/span>angiotensin-converting enzyme<\/span> (ACE) <\/span>inhibitors<\/span>, <\/span>calcium<\/span>-channel <\/span>blockers<\/span> (CCBs), beta <\/span>blockers<\/span>, alpha <\/span>blockers<\/span>, and central alpha agonists. These treatment options may be more suitable for certain individuals due to their different uses, <\/span>side effect<\/span> profiles, and dosages.<\/span>
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Compare furosemide alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nCoupons<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lasix<\/p>\n

(furosemide)<\/td>\n

\n
    \n
  • Edema<\/li>\n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  • 40 to 120 mg per day by mouth divided into one to two doses (edema)<\/li>\n
  • 10 to 40 mg tablet by mouth twice daily (hypertension)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Lasix coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bumex<\/p>\n

(bumetanide)<\/td>\n

Edema<\/td>\n0.5 to 10 mg per day by mouth divided into one to two doses<\/td>\nBumex coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Demadex (torsemide)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Edema<\/li>\n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  • 10 to 200 mg tablet by mouth once daily (edema)<\/li>\n
  • 5 to 10 mg tablet by mouth once daily (hypertension)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Demadex coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diuril (chlorothiazide)<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • Edema<\/li>\n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  • 500 to 1000 mg tablet by mouth once to twice daily (edema)<\/li>\n
  • 250 to 500 mg tablet by mouth once to twice daily (hypertension)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Diuril coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Microzide<\/p>\n

(hydrochlorothiazide)<\/td>\n

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    \n
  • Edema<\/li>\n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  • 25 to 200 mg tablet by mouth once daily (edema)<\/li>\n
  • 12.5 to 50 mg capsule\/tablet by mouth once daily (hypertension)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Microzide coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thialitone<\/p>\n

(chlorthalidone)<\/td>\n

\n
    \n
  • Edema<\/li>\n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
\n
    \n
  • 50 to 100 mg tablet by mouth once daily (edema)<\/li>\n
  • 12.5 to 25 mg tablet by mouth once daily (hypertension)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Thialitone coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Aldactone<\/p>\n

(spironolactone)<\/td>\n

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    \n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n
  • Edema associated with hepatic cirrhosis or nephrotic syndrome<\/li>\n
  • Primary hyperaldosteronism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  • 12.5 to 50 mg by mouth per day divided into one to two doses (heart failure)<\/li>\n
  • 25 to 100 mg by mouth per day divided into one to two doses (hypertension)<\/li>\n
  • 25 to 200 mg by mouth per day divided into one to two doses (edema)<\/li>\n
  • 100 to 400 mg tablet by mouth once daily (hyperaldosteronism)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Aldactone coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dyrenium<\/p>\n

(triamterene)<\/td>\n

Edema<\/td>\n100 mg tablet by mouth twice daily<\/td>\nDyrenium coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cozaar<\/p>\n

(losartan)<\/td>\n

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    \n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n
  • Diabetic nephropathy<\/li>\n
  • Stroke prevention in hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
50 to 100 mg tablet by mouth once daily<\/td>\nCozar coupons<\/a><\/p>\n

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Diovan<\/p>\n

(valsartan)<\/td>\n

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    \n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n
  • Post-myocardial infarction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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    \n
  • 80 to 320 mg tablet by mouth once daily (hypertension)<\/li>\n
  • 160 mg tablet by mouth twice daily (heart failure and post-MI)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
Diovan coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zestril<\/p>\n

(lisinopril)<\/td>\n

\n
    \n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n
  • Reduction of mortality in acute myocardial infarction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
10 to 40 mg tablet by mouth once daily<\/td>\nZestril\u00a0coupons<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Vasotec<\/p>\n

(enalapril)<\/td>\n

\n
    \n
  • Hypertension<\/li>\n
  • Heart failure<\/li>\n
  • Asymptomatic left ventricular dysfunction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
5 to 40 mg per day by mouth divided into one to two doses<\/td>\nVasotec coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to <\/span>furosemide<\/span><\/h3>\n

Depending on the reason <\/span>furosemide<\/span> is being prescribed, there are several classes of medications that could be used as alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n

Angiotensin II receptor <\/span>blockers<\/span> (ARBs)<\/span><\/p>\n