Lasix and Gastrointestinal erosion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Gastrointestinal erosion is reported as a side effect among people who take Lasix (furosemide), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Aldactone, and have Oedema peripheral.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Gastrointestinal erosion 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 Gastrointestinal erosion?

Gastrointestinal erosion (gradual destruction of gastrointestinal tract because of the inflamed mucous membrane lining the stomach) is found to be associated with 126 drugs and 273 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Gastrointestinal erosion.

On Aug, 01, 2026

208,196 people reported to have side effects when taking Lasix.
Among them, 27 people (0.01%) have Gastrointestinal erosion.

Could Lasix cause Gastrointestinal erosion?

Among these 27 people:

How long have people been on Lasix when they have Gastrointestinal erosion? *

What is the gender of people who have Gastrointestinal erosion when taking Lasix? *

female: 70.37 %
male: 29.63 %

What is the age of people who have Gastrointestinal erosion when taking Lasix? *

What are other drugs people take besides Lasix? *

What are other side effects people have besides Gastrointestinal erosion? *

Gastrointestinal Haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract): 17 people, 62.96%
Melaena (the passage of black, tarry stools): 15 people, 55.56%
Hepatic Encephalopathy (spectrum of neuropsychiatric abnormalities in patients with liver failure): 14 people, 51.85%
Wound Infection Pseudomonas: 13 people, 48.15%
Varices Oesophageal (enlarged and swollen veins at the bottom of the oesophagus, near the stomach): 13 people, 48.15%
Blood Bilirubin Increased: 13 people, 48.15%
Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 13 people, 48.15%
Pneumonia: 13 people, 48.15%
Portal Hypertensive Gastropathy (changes in the mucosa of the stomach in patients with portal hypertension;): 13 people, 48.15%
Pulmonary Oedema (fluid accumulation in the lungs): 12 people, 44.44%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 13 people, 48.15%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 12 people, 44.44%
Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 4 people, 14.81%
Deep Venous Thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis): 4 people, 14.81%
Pain: 2 people, 7.41%
Joint Pain: 2 people, 7.41%
Hepatic Neoplasm Malignant (liver cancer): 2 people, 7.41%
Chills (felling of cold): 1 person, 3.70%
Constipation: 1 person, 3.70%
Haemolytic Anaemia (anaemia due to haemolysis): 1 person, 3.70%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Gastrointestinal erosion:

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Gastrointestinal erosion (273 conditions)

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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