Furosemide oral tablet is a generic drug FDA-approved to treat high blood pressure in adults and edema (swelling caused by fluid buildup) in adults and some children. As a diuretic (water pill ...

It takes 40 mg (milligrams) of Lasix versus 1 mg of Bumex to achieve the same result. Loop diuretics are strong water pills ...

One study of elderly patients on long-term diuretic treatment found that withdrawing water pills mostly led to symptoms of heart failure or increases in blood pressure to hypertensive levels.

Water pills are one of the most prescribed medications, ... But depending on the specific diuretic, some people might experience side effects such as light-headedness, ...

A diuretic and water pill, spironolactone removes excess water from the body, which may lead to weight loss in some people. But no research has specifically tested spironolactone for weight reduction.

Water pills, also known as diuretics ... But depending on the specific diuretic, some people might experience side effects such as light-headedness, dehydration, dry mouth, or low potassium ...