Furosemide and Complex partial seizures - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Complex partial seizures is reported as a side effect among people who take Furosemide (furosemide), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Isosorbide Mononitrate, and have Convulsion.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Complex partial seizures when taking Furosemide. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 313,719 people who have side effects when taking Furosemide from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Furosemide?

Furosemide has active ingredients of furosemide. It is often used in fluid retention. eHealthMe is studying from 316,095 Furosemide users. Check the latest studies of Furosemide.

What is Complex partial seizures?

Complex partial seizures (epileptic seizure) is found to be associated with 216 drugs and 440 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Complex partial seizures.

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On Aug, 28, 2026

313,719 people reported to have side effects when taking Furosemide.
Among them, 30 people (0.01%) have Complex partial seizures.

Could Furosemide cause Complex partial seizures?

Among these 30 people:

What is the gender of people who have Complex partial seizures when taking Furosemide? *

female: 63.16 %
male: 36.84 %

What is the age of people who have Complex partial seizures when taking Furosemide? *

What are other drugs people take besides Furosemide? *

Isosorbide Mononitrate: 12 people, 40.00%
Carbamazepine: 11 people, 36.67%
Keppra: 7 people, 23.33%
Simvastatin: 5 people, 16.67%
Warfarin Sodium: 5 people, 16.67%
Lamictal: 5 people, 16.67%
Mirtazapine: 4 people, 13.33%
Bisoprolol Fumarate: 4 people, 13.33%
Lisinopril: 3 people, 10.00%
Nexium: 3 people, 10.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Complex partial seizures? *

Grand Mal Convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain): 19 people, 63.33%
Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 10 people, 33.33%
Depression: 5 people, 16.67%
Electroencephalogram Abnormal: 4 people, 13.33%
Leukoencephalopathy (disease of the white matter in the brain): 4 people, 13.33%
Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 13.33%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 13.33%
Cerebral Infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage): 4 people, 13.33%
Dizziness: 3 people, 10.00%
Status Epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure): 3 people, 10.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body): 7 people, 23.33%
Ill-Defined Disorder: 4 people, 13.33%
Type 2 Diabetes: 3 people, 10.00%
Birth Control: 2 people, 6.67%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 2 people, 6.67%
Grand Mal Convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain): 2 people, 6.67%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 1 person, 3.33%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 3.33%
Constipation: 1 person, 3.33%
Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 1 person, 3.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Ochoa PS, Fisher T, "A 7‐Year Case of Furosemide‐Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia", Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 2013 Jul .
Ochoa PS, Fisher T, "A 7‐Year Case of Furosemide‐Induced Immune Thrombocytopenia", Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 2013 Jul .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on furosemide (the active ingredients of Furosemide) and Furosemide (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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