The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Injection-site reactions (e.g., pain, bruising, swelling, or redness)
Less Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Blurry vision
- Restlessness
- Sensitivity to sunlight
Furoscix serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Dehydration and kidney problems: dry mouth, extreme thirsty, muscle pains or cramps, urinating less, headache, dry skin, nausea, vomiting
- Hearing problems: hearing loss, difficulty hearing, ringing in the ears
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The following Furoscix side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Dehydration—increased thirst, dry mouth, feeling faint or lightheaded, headache, dark yellow or brown urine
- Hearing loss, ringing in ears
- High blood sugar (hyperglycemia)—increased thirst or amount of urine, unusual weakness or fatigue, blurry vision
- Low blood pressure—dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, blurry vision
- Low potassium level—muscle pain or cramps, unusual weakness or fatigue, fast or irregular heartbeat, constipation
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Burning or tingling sensation in hands or feet
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Pain, redness, irritation, or bruising at the injection site
