Torsemide : Interaction with Foods, Herbs & Alcohol

Last Updated on Apr 18, 2023

Are you taking Torsemide? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Torsemide with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side effects and potentially diminish the efficacy of the medication.

Torsemide Interactions with Food and Herbs

Diuretic Herbs: Dandelion, Uva ursi, Juniper, Buchu, Cleavers, Horsetail, and Gravel root are the diuretic herbs that interact with torsemide. When taken together, additional diuresis will occur.

Licorice: Licorice should not be used with loop diuretics like torsemide as it can worsen the side effects of the drug.

Tobacco:Torsemide interacts with tobacco. The combined use of tobacco with torsemide may worsen the side effects of the drug.

Torsemide Interactions with Alcohol

Torsemide interacts with alcohol and leads to some potentially dangerous side effects like dizziness, drowsiness and lightheadedness or faintness when you get up too quickly from a lying position (postural hypotension).

When and How to Take Torsemide

Torsemide can be used to treat edema and hypertension. It comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually prescribed to be taken once a day. Strictly follow the instructions given on the prescription label. Consult your doctor immediately if you have any doubt on the instructions. Don't stop the use of medicines suddenly even if you feel good without consulting your doctor.

Drug Name : Torsemide

Torsemide is a pyridine-sulfonylurea type loop diuretic, prescribed for hypertension, congestive cardiac failure, chronic renal failure and hepatic cirrhosis.

We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or if you need any further clarifications.

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