Torsemide (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• Chest pain
• Convulsions
• Decreased urination
• Diarrhea
• Dry mouth
• Electrocardiogram (ECG) changes
• Increased thirst
• Irregular heartbeat
• Loss of appetite
• Mood changes
• Muscle pain or cramps
• Nausea or vomiting
• Numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
• Shortness of breath
• Swelling of hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

• Black, tarry stools
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a sitting or lying position suddenly
• Ringing or buzzing in the ears or any hearing loss
• Skin rash

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Blurred vision
• Coma
• Confusion
• Decreased urine output
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Fainting
• Fast heartbeat
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Increase in heart rate
• Irritability
• Lightheadedness
• Rapid breathing
• Sunken eyes
• Sweating
• Weak pulse
• Wrinkled skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Increase in urination

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• Difficulty in moving
• Heartburn
• Increased cough
• Indigestion
• Joint pain
• Lack or loss of strength
• Muscle pain or stiffness
• Nervousness
• Pain in joints
• Runny nose
• Sleeplessness
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• Stuffy nose
• Swollen joints
• Trouble sleeping
• Unable to sleep

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