| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluid retention (edema) | 490 | 155 | |
| Congestive heart failure | 428 | 46 | |
| Swelling in lower extremities | 212 | 99 | |
| Liver cirrhosis | 177 | 9 | |
| Acute renal failure | 52 | 4 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Frequent urination | 31 | |
| Low potassium (hypokalemia) | 7 | |
| Dehydration | 6 | |
| Increased urination | 5 | |
| Urinary urgency | 5 | |
| Dry mouth | 4 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 16 | |
| Moderate | 47 | |
| Mild | 79 | |
| None | 197 |
Member evaluations
25yrRA
evaluated on Oct 22, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for fluid retention (edema): Moderate
- Side effects: Severe
parkinohio
evaluated on Oct 22, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
darkauburn
evaluated on Mar 25, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for swelling in lower extremities: Major
- Side effects: Moderate