Warnings


What may interact with Torsemide?


-alcohol
-aspirin and aspirin-like medicines
-celecoxib
-certain medicines for blood pressure, heart disease, irregular heartbeat
-certain medicines for cholesterol like cholestyramine
-certain medicines for diabetes
-cisplatin
-cyclosporine
-ephedra
-ginseng
-lithium
-medicines for infection like acyclovir, adefovir, amphotericin B, bacitracin, cidofovir, foscarnet, ganciclovir, gentamicin, pentamidine, vancomycin
-medicines that relax muscles for surgery
-NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen
-other diuretics
-pamidronate
-probenecid
-rifampin
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone
-warfarin
-zoledronic acid

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Torsemide?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-high or low levels of electrolytes, like magnesium, potassium, and sodium, in your blood
-diabetes
-gout
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to torsemide, povidone, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Torsemide?

Visit your health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Tell your health care provider if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse. Check your blood pressure regularly. Ask your health care provider what your blood pressure should be. Also, find out when you should contact him or her. You may need blood work done while you are taking this drug.
Do not treat yourself for coughs, colds, or pain while using this drug without asking your health care provider for advice. Some drugs may increase your blood pressure.
This drug may increase blood sugar. Ask your health care provider if changes in diet or drugs are needed if you have diabetes.
You may need to be on a special diet while you are taking this drug. Ask your health care provider. Also, find out how many glasses of fluids you need to drink each day.
Check with your health care provider if you have severe diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, or if you sweat a lot. The loss of too much body fluid may make it dangerous for you to take this drug.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effects of this drug. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Throw away any unused drug after the expiration date.