Lasix and Cushing's syndrome - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Cushing's syndrome is reported as a side effect among people who take Lasix (furosemide), especially for people who are male, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Nexium, and have Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor metastatic.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Cushing's syndrome when taking Lasix. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 208,196 people who have side effects when taking Lasix from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Lasix?

Lasix has active ingredients of furosemide. It is often used in swelling. eHealthMe is studying from 210,439 Lasix users. Check the latest studies of Lasix.

What is Cushing's syndrome?

Cushing's syndrome (obesity, a rounded face, increased fat) is found to be associated with 396 drugs and 732 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cushing's syndrome.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

208,196 people reported to have side effects when taking Lasix.
Among them, 46 people (0.02%) have Cushing's syndrome.

Among these 46 people:

How long have people been on Lasix when they have Cushing's syndrome? *

What is the gender of people who have Cushing's syndrome when taking Lasix? *

female: 48.89 %
male: 51.11 %

What is the age of people who have Cushing's syndrome when taking Lasix? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lasix? *

What are other side effects people have besides Cushing's syndrome? *

Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 18 people, 39.13%
Pain: 14 people, 30.43%
Gait Disturbance: 14 people, 30.43%
Fever: 13 people, 28.26%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 13 people, 28.26%
Visual Impairment: 12 people, 26.09%
Chest Pain: 12 people, 26.09%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 11 people, 23.91%
Peripheral Swelling: 11 people, 23.91%
Swelling Face: 11 people, 23.91%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Carcinoid Syndrome (syndrome includes flushing and diarrhoea, and, less frequently, heart failure and bronchoconstriction): 9 people, 19.57%
Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Metastatic: 9 people, 19.57%
Diabetes: 8 people, 17.39%
Anaemia (lack of blood): 7 people, 15.22%
Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break): 7 people, 15.22%
Hyperuricaemia (level of uric acid in the blood that is abnormally high): 5 people, 10.87%
Pain: 5 people, 10.87%
Joint Pain: 5 people, 10.87%
Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 5 people, 10.87%
High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 10.87%

* 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 Lasix) and Lasix (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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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