What it's used for
Torsemide is a loop diuretic used to treat fluid retention associated with heart failure, kidney disease, or liver disease, and to lower blood pressure in hypertension.
Source: U.S. FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA).
Typical dosing
For edema associated with heart failure, the initial dose is 10 or 20 mg once daily and can be titrated.
Dosing shown here is the general FDA-labeled range. Your prescribing clinician determines the exact dose, form, and schedule for you — this is not a substitute for medical advice.
Common side effects
The most common adverse reaction is excessive urination.
Covered strengths on the Tab $0 list
Covered at $0 with an active Tab membership when filled at a participating pharmacy nationwide or through mail order. A licensed clinician must prescribe the medication.
Related medications
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Torsemide cost without insurance
Cash prices for Torsemide without insurance vary widely by pharmacy, strength and quantity — the same prescription can cost very different amounts at two pharmacies in the same town. That is the problem a membership solves.
Torsemide is on Tab's covered $0 generic list. With an active Tab membership, every covered strength is $0 — not a percentage off, not a coupon that changes month to month — at participating pharmacies nationwide or through mail order. You do not need insurance, and Tab works whether or not you have a health plan.
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Torsemide dosage and administration
Edema associated with: Heart failure: Initial dose is 10 or 20 mg once daily. Titrate by factors of two; doses above 200 mg have not been studied. ( 2.1 ) Chronic Renal Failure: Initial dose is 20 mg once daily. Titrate by factors of two; doses above 200 mg have not been studied. ( 2.1 ) Hepatic Cirrhosis: Initial dose is 5 or 10 mg once daily. Titrate by factors of two; doses above 40 mg have not been studied. ( 2.1 ) Hypertension: The recommended initial dose is 5 mg once daily. After 4 to 6 weeks, increase to 10 mg once daily, if needed. If 10 mg is insufficient, consider adding another agent. ( 2.2 ) 2.1 Treatment of Edema Edema associated with heart failure The recommended initial dose is 10 mg or 20 mg oral torsemide once daily.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Your prescribing clinician decides the exact dose, form and schedule for you — this is not medical advice.
Torsemide side effects
The following risks are discussed in more detail in others sections: Hypotension and Worsening Renal Function [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Electrolyte and Metabolic Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Ototoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The most common adverse reaction is excessive urination (6.7%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. at 1-866-901-DRUG (3784) or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. This is not a complete list. Report side effects to your clinician, and seek care for anything severe or unexpected.
Torsemide drug interactions
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Reduced diuretic, natriuretic, and antihypertensive effects; risk of renal impairment. ( 7.1 ) CYP2C9: Concomitant use with CYP2C9 inhibitors can decrease torsemide clearance. Torsemide may affect the efficacy and safety of sensitive CYP2C9 substrates or of substrates with a narrow therapeutic range, such as warfarin or phenytoin. ( 7.2 ) Cholestyramine: Decreased exposure of torsemide. ( 7.3 ) Organic anion drugs: may decrease diuretic activity of torsemide. ( 7.4 ) Lithium: Risk of lithium toxicity ( 7.5 ) Renin-angiotensin inhibitors: Increased risk of hypotension and renal impairment. ( 7.7 ) Radiocontrast agents: Increased risk of renal toxicity. ( 7.8 ) Corticosteroids and ACTH: Increased risk of hypokalemia.
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Tell your clinician and pharmacist about every medication, supplement and over-the-counter product you take.
Who should not take torsemide
Torsemide is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to torsemide or to povidone. Torsemide is contraindicated in patients who are anuric. Torsemide is contraindicated in patients with hepatic coma. Hypersensitivity to torsemide or povidone, anuria, and hepatic coma. ( 4 )
Excerpt from the FDA-approved prescribing information (openFDA), retrieved 2026-09-15. Whether this medication is appropriate for you is a clinical decision made by your prescribing clinician.
Common questions
Is torsemide covered at $0 with Tab?
Yes. Torsemide is on Tab's covered $0 generic list — every covered strength is $0 with an active membership, at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
Do I need insurance to get torsemide through Tab?
No. Tab is a membership, not insurance. Covered medications are $0 with an active membership whether or not you have a health plan.
How do I get a torsemide prescription with Tab?
Book a video visit with a licensed Tab clinician (unlimited visits are included with membership). If it's clinically appropriate, they send the prescription to your chosen participating pharmacy or by mail order.
How much does torsemide cost without insurance?
Without insurance, retail cash prices for torsemide vary by pharmacy, strength and quantity. Torsemide is on Tab's covered $0 generic list, so every covered strength is $0 with an active Tab membership at participating pharmacies nationwide or by mail order.
What is the cheapest way to get torsemide?
For medications on Tab's covered list, a Tab membership is the cheapest route: covered strengths of torsemide are $0 with an active membership, and unlimited video visits with a licensed clinician are included, so the visit that produces the prescription is covered too.
What is the usual dose of torsemide?
Edema associated with: Heart failure: Initial dose is 10 or 20 mg once daily. Titrate by factors of two; doses above 200 mg have not been studied. ( 2.1 ) Chronic Renal Failure: Initial dose is 20 mg once daily. Titrate by factors of two; doses above 200 mg have not been studied. ( 2.1 ) Hepatic Cirrhosis: Initial dose is 5 or 10 mg once daily. Titrate by factors of two; doses above 40 mg have not been studied. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Your clinician sets your dose.)
What are the side effects of torsemide?
The following risks are discussed in more detail in others sections: Hypotension and Worsening Renal Function [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] Electrolyte and Metabolic Abnormalities [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2) ] Ototoxicity [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] The most common adverse reaction is excessive urination (6.7%). ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15.)
What interacts with torsemide?
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): Reduced diuretic, natriuretic, and antihypertensive effects; risk of renal impairment. ( 7.1 ) CYP2C9: Concomitant use with CYP2C9 inhibitors can decrease torsemide clearance. Torsemide may affect the efficacy and safety of sensitive CYP2C9 substrates or of substrates with a narrow therapeutic range, such as warfarin or phenytoin. (FDA-approved label, retrieved 2026-09-15. Tell your clinician about every medication and supplement you take.)
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