Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. It is best to avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up to urinate.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not increase your dose or take it more often than directed.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day as directed. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. Generally, it may take 4 to 6 weeks, and sometimes up to 12 weeks, before the full blood pressure-lowering effect is seen. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.

If you also take certain drugs to lower your cholesterol (bile acid-binding resins such as cholestyramine or colestipol), take torsemide at least 1 hour before or at least 4 to 6 hours after these medications.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not get better or if it gets worse (for example, your blood pressure readings remain high or increase).