Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Furosemide works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this causes more frequent urination than normal. An increased flow of urination leads to a decrease in blood volume and removal of this extra fluid from your body results in a decrease in edema. The decreased blood volume causes relaxation of the walls of blood vessels and this results in a decrease in blood pressure which gives relief from swelling and high blood pressure to the patient. 

Dr. Tarun kumar MBBS , Other

Take Furosemide as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Furosemide reduces the blood pressure. It works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this leads to decrease in blood volume and blood pressure which provides relief from swelling and high blood pressure to the patient. 

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Furosemide is a prescription drug, hence do not take Furosemide without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice.

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Furosemide is not meant to reduce weight and it can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without doctor's advice because it can cause dehydration due to excessive urination which results in loss of electrolytes from your body. Loss of electrolytes from your body can cause symptoms such as muscle cramps, weakness, and tiredness.