Lasix Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Blurred Vision
  • Cramps
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry Mouth
  • Headache
  • Increased Sensitivity Of The Skin To The Sun
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Stomach Cramps

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Type Of Skin Disorder Called Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Acid Base Problem With Low Chloride And Basic Ph Blood
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Allergic Reaction Causing Inflammation Of Blood Vessels
  • Anemia
  • Bullous Pemphigoid
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Dehydration
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Hearing Loss
  • Hives
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Skin Due To An Allergy
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Ototoxicity, Damage To The Inner Ear That Affects Hearing Or Balance
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, An Autoimmune Disease
  • Thrombophlebitis, An Inflamed Vein Due To A Blood Clot
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
  • Yellow Vision

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Condition Where There Is Excess Sugar In The Urine
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Spasm Of The Ureter
  • Accidental Falls
  • Constipation
  • Fever
  • Generalized Weakness
  • High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
  • High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
  • High Blood Sugar
  • High Cholesterol
  • Irritation Of The Mouth
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Itching
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Nausea
  • Nervousness
  • Ringing In The Ears
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Vomiting

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