Torsemide (Cont.)

When and How to Take Torsemide

Some general considerations for when and how to take torsemide include:
 
  • Torsemide comes in tablet form. It is taken by mouth, usually once a day.
     
  • It does not matter if you take torsemide with or without food.
     
  • Torsemide should be taken at the same times each day to maintain an even level of torsemide in your blood. However, some people do not need to take torsemide every day, especially people taking it for fluid retention.
     
  • Because torsemide increases urination, it is best to take it in the morning (to avoid getting up to use the bathroom throughout the night), unless your healthcare provider instructs you otherwise.
     
  • For torsemide to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Torsemide will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Torsemide Dosing

The dose of torsemide your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may currently be taking
  • How you respond to torsemide.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Torsemide Dosing for more information about dosing guidelines for torsemide.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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