Question: is torsemide the same as furosemide?
Answer: Torsemide is in a class of diuretic drugs called "loop" diuretics, which also includes the drugs furosemide (Lasix) and bumetanide (Bumex). Torsemide 10-20 mg is approximately equivalent to 1 mg of bumetanide and 40 mg of furosemide.