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Who can and cannot take furosemide

Who can take furosemide

Most adults and children (including babies) can take furosemide.

Who may not be able to take furosemide

Furosemide is not suitable for everyone. To make sure it’s safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

Tell your doctor that you are taking furosemide if you're going to have:

  • a glucose test
  • a test (such as an X-ray or scan) that involves using a dye containing iodine being injected into your blood
  • a major operation or a general anaesthetic to put you to sleep

Page last reviewed: 21 February 2022
Next review due: 21 February 2025