Torsemide: here's the fair price
This is what US pharmacies pay, on average, for torsemide. Use it to spot a fair cash price, and feel good about asking for one.
Torsemide 5 Mg Tablet
A fair cash price is usually this cost plus a dispensing fee. If your quote is many times higher, ask about a generic, another pharmacy, or a cash discount.
Ask for generic Torsemide 5 Mg Tablet. Pharmacies pay about $1.66 for 30. Ask your pharmacy for its cash price and compare it with your copay. A fair cash price is close to this cost plus a dispensing fee.
Source: CMS NADAC as of 2026-11-04. Ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic is right for you.
Source: CMS NADAC weekly file as of 2026-11-04. Median across NDCs with the same description. Public domain.
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Every strength and form
| Product | Pharmacy cost | 30 count | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| TORSEMIDE 5 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.06 per tablet or capsule | $1.66 | 10/21/2026 |
| TORSEMIDE 20 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.06 per tablet or capsule | $1.86 | 10/21/2026 |
| TORSEMIDE 10 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.06 per tablet or capsule | $1.90 | 10/21/2026 |
| TORSEMIDE 100 MG TABLETGeneric | $0.17 per tablet or capsule | $5.10 | 10/21/2026 |
Source: CMS NADAC, as of 2026-11-04. National average acquisition cost, not a retail quote.
Label basics
What it is used for (FDA label)
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Torsemide is a loop diuretic indicated for: the treatment of edema associated with heart failure, renal disease or hepatic disease. ( 1.1 ) the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. ( 1.2 ) 1.1 Edema Torsemide tablets are indicated for the treatment of edema associated with heart failure, renal disease or hepatic disease. 1.2 Hypertension Torsemide tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily...
Common side effects (FDA label)
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS 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...
Drug interactions (from the label)
7 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:...
Warnings (from the label)
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS Hypotension and worsening renal function: monitor volume status and renal function periodically ( 5.1 ) Electrolyte and metabolic abnormalities: monitor serum electrolytes and blood glucose periodically. ( 5.2 ) Ototoxicity ( 5.3 , 7.6 ) 5.1 Hypotension and Worsening Renal Function Excessive diuresis may cause potentially symptomatic dehydration, blood volume reduction and hypotension and worsening renal function, including acute renal failure particularly in salt-depleted patients or those taking renin-angiotensin aldosterone inhibitors. Worsening of renal function can also occur with concomitant use of nephrotoxic drugs (e.g., aminoglycosides, cisplatin, and...
Source: FDA drug label via openFDA, label effective 2023-06-30. Full label on DailyMed. Excerpts are verbatim and truncated. Read the full label and ask your pharmacist.