Key takeaways
Furosemide (Lasix) and torsemide (Demadex, Soaanz) are both loop diuretics, also known as water pills, used to relieve swelling from extra fluid and sometimes to lower blood pressure. Furosemide is available in both tablet and oral solution forms, while torsemide is only available as a tablet. Furosemide is typically taken once or twice daily, whereas torsemide is usually taken once daily. Both medications start working in about an hour and last 6 to 8 hours. Both medications can cause side effects like dizziness, headaches, and tinnitus. Both medications can cause low potassium, and you may need to take potassium supplements. Both medications require laboratory monotoring and are available as lower-cost generics.
See more from our pharmacists
Prices with our coupons for Lasix vs. Demadex
Compare other Edema and Heart Failure drugs
Bumex vs. LasixCarospir vs. LasixDiamox vs. LasixEnalapril vs. LasixLasix vs. Aldactone
Lasix vs. AmiodaroneLasix vs. ChlorthalidoneLasix vs. DemadexLasix vs. DyazideLasix vs. EdecrinLasix vs. EplerenoneLasix vs. InspraLasix vs. KeppraLasix vs. LisinoprilLasix vs. PropeciaLasix vs. ProscarLasix vs. SpironolactoneLasix vs. ThalitoneMannitol vs. LasixNeptazene vs. LasixTimolol vs. LasixTrusopt vs. LasixBisoprolol vs. LisinoprilEntresto vs. LisinoprilInspra vs. LisinoprilLisinopril vs. AltaceLisinopril vs. AtacandLisinopril vs. AtenololLisinopril vs. AvaproLisinopril vs. Benazepril
