Demadex (Torsemide/Torasemide) for Heart Disease

Overview
Demadex is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat edema associated with congestive heart failure and other conditions. Demadex may be referred to by its drug names, Torsemide and Torasemide.

Demadex is a diuretic. Diuretics, also known as water pills, are believed to work by ridding your body of sodium and water through urination.

How do I take it?
Prescribing information states that Demadex is generally taken once daily.

Demadex comes in tablet form.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Demadex lists common side effects including headache, dizziness, cold symptoms, joint pain, nausea, diarrhea, upset stomach, constipation, increased urination, and sexual difficulties.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Demadex include severe electrolyte imbalance.

For more details about this treatment, visit:
Demadex – RxList
http://www.rxlist.com/demadex-drug.htm