Losartan Forums (Page 14)

I'm a 38 yr old black female and I recently decided to start a family. I was taking losartan 100mg daily, clonidine HCL 0.2mg twice daily, and hctz 25mg daily to control my blood pressure. My doctor has taken me off of the losartan and I'm concerned about my blood pressure spiking since I've stopped. ## Hello, Maria! How are you? Are you still taking the other medications? If so, then it isn't likely a dangerous spike will occur, though you may still experience a slight elevation. How often do you check your blood pressure? What have your recent readings been? The FDA lists the typical side effects of these medications as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension.

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Can I take requip for restless leg syndrome while taking cozarr 50mg which I take at night? These last few weeks my legs have hurt so bad that I'm ready to cut them off..my bp has been running decent lately ..but I'm scared to take a pill that might affect me badly..I have tried about 25 different home remedies to help with my restless legs but nothing is working...please help ..ty ## Hello, Stacey! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. I didn't find any interactions listed between them in the databases, but it's always best to double check such information, to be sure. Losartan is classified by the FDA as an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Typical side effects are listed as p...

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Have been accused of drinking alcohol when I was not. Can this be a side effect of losartan potassium hc? ## Hello, Jersey! How are you? I'm sorry about the problem that you've had. No, that is not a reported side effect of Losartan among those listed by the FDA, or other users. I take it myself and have never experienced such an issue. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, increased urination and hypotension. Are you on any other medications? Are you diabetic?

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can I take amox/k clav 500 mg with losartan pot 50mg? ## I didn't find any problems or interactions listed between these medications, though it's always best to double check to be sure. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this antibiotic as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea. It would actually be far more dangerous to let an infection continue out of control. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was prescribed this medication & now wondering if it's safe to take with my blood pressure med....it's on the week end & I can't contact my Dr., 'till Monday morning.....my bp. med. is Losartan-HCTZ 50- 12.5 mg tab....Thanks for your help!. ## Hello, Dee! How are you? What medication was prescribed? I'm sorry, but you only mentioned your blood pressure medication. As listed by the FDA, the typical side effects of Losartan/HCTZ may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dehydration and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have a round pill with 113 on the front and HH on the reverse. The numbers 113 are written in an arc across the top of the pill. Please identify. ## This tablet is manufactured by PACK Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 100mgs of Losartan. The FDA classifies this medication as an ARB. It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My blood pressure has been running low the past days. Today average is 107/70. Will I still take the losartan? I also am being treated for anxiety. I took last night 8pm .125mg of CLONAZEPAM (1/4 pill). That's probably worn out by today 6pm. Please help me decide. I'm scared that if I don't take losartan my BP might rise. ## Hello, Techi! How are you? Those aren't dangerously low numbers and you should still take your medication as prescribed by your doctor. Stopping suddenly creates the risk of a rebound effect that could cause your blood pressure and heart rate to elevate to dangerous levels. The typical side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypotension. The Clonazepam can also lower your blood pressure, ...

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Does repase h 50 mg increase systolic or decrease diastolic. ## Hello, Di! How are you? The FDA lists Repace H as containing Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. It is used to lower blood pressure and should be effective at lowering both numbers. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, dehydration and increased urination. Is there anything else I can help with?

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can losartan 100mg be cut in half ?? I was taking 50 mg then I was put on 100mg now back to 50mg I have some 100mg left can I cut this pill in half ?? ## Hello, Ann! How are you? Yes, since it's not time released, it is safe to cut them and use up your remaining supply. My doctor actually prescribes them that way, because it's cheaper for me to buy 15 tablets of the higher dose and just take half a tab. The FDA classifies this medication as an ACE inhibitor and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Was in my pill bottle by mistake called pharmacy and they said it is: Losartan and the number/letter on pill is actually ZD19 It is actually oblon ## Hello, BocaGal! How are you? What medication were you supposed to receive? This tablet is manufactured by Zydus Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 100mgs of Losartan and 25mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide. The FDA lists this as being most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, increased urination and hypotension.

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ow can i get off clodine i take 0.1 mg twice a day and 80 mg lx indral . it make my blood pre. spike all the time like 200/100 the doctor said quit cold turkey . i tried it spike terrible then what can i do ## Hello, Linda! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. Yes, if you try to stop both abruptly, at the same time, rather than tapering, it can cause a dangerous spike in both blood pressure and heart rate. According to the FDA, that could put you at risk of heart attack or stroke. What type of doctor are you seeing? How soon after stopping them are you seeing the spike? ## my blood pressure spike all the time. sometime it goes to 200/105 i ve tried every thing i think it the clondine that make it spike . i go to family dr. she knows how it spikes . i...

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could u tell me if soy is used as a filler in generic cozar{losartan} made byApotex Corp> ## Hello, Bonnie! How are you? No, there are no soy ingredients listed for any of their dosages. But what are the markings on the tablet in question? Sometimes the manufacturer marked on the bottle is just a licensed distributor, rather than the actual manufacture. If you can post back with this information, I can double check for you. Losartan is classified by the FDA as an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## white oval shape-one sideAPO-other sideLS 100 but the new prescription i picke...

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I'm having a hard time finding the side effects for losartan/hctz 50/12.5mg My husband was prescribed this medicine but don't know if it could be causing some of his problems he's having ## Hello, Larry! How are you? I'm very happy to help you! Losartan with Hydrochlorothiazide is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension, orthostatic hypotension, increased urination and dehydration. If he's experiencing orthostatic hypotension, such as getting dizzy when he stands up, or moves fast, he may be dehydrated, if it is removing too much fluid from his body and he's not taking in enough to replace it. Dehydration may also cause sym...

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Can i eat grapefruit with this medication? ## Hello, Ann! How are you? It's generally not a concern, unless your doctor says otherwise. Grapefruit can slightly slow down the metabolism of this medication, but it's usually not a significant change. The FDA states that this medication is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dehydration and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Can i take cheratussin ac syrup with losartan htc 100 ## Hello, Jackie! How are you? I don't find any interactions or problems listed between them, but it's always best to double check such information to be sure. Has your doctor prescribed both? The FDA classified Cheratussin AC as a narcotic cough suppressant, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Losartan is classified as an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increase urination and hypotension.

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I have been on losartan 100mg 25mg HTCZ (LUP) for over 2 years. Recently pharmacy filled using a different manufacturer (NOR) and WOW!!! Once it was in my system I awoke in the middle of the night with dizziness to the point of waking me up. Thinking it was an inner ear issue I continued taking for almost a month. Dizziness and lightheadness continued but not as bad as the first night. (Several times during the day) I felt like I was walking around in a fog and almost felt like it was poisoning me. Went to the Dr. And back to the pharmacy to make sure I was put back on the drug I had been on for 2 years with little problems. I'm not one to complain only trying to help someone else before they spend a month trying to figure out what's going on. ## Wow, Cindy! I am so very sorry a...

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My MD recently lowered my atenolol to 25 mg daily and losartan 25 mg daily, but added Lipitor 1 hs. due to my dizziness and lightheadness. pressure seems fine, but still feeling dizzy, can I take both all 3 at bedtime ## Why was the Lipitor added? The FDA classifies it as a statin medication that is used to lower cholesterol. It is very well known to cause side effects, such as dizziness, nausea, headache and joint/muscle aches, so it's very doubtful that it will improve anything. Generally, it is best to take the blood pressure medications, Lisinopril and Losartan in the morning, so they can help control your blood pressure during the times of day you'll be most active. The Lipitor, however, can be taken any time, unless your doctor specifies otherwise. ## sorry my question was...

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I just started taking Losartan 50 mg. 3 days ago. I take arthritic meds. for gout so I asked the pharmacy if it would be ok to take this at 7 every evening. Now I am hearing that it should be taken of a morning. I take thyroid medicine first thing in the morning and then mid morning take the arthritis meds. Will it be effective taking the Losartan in the evenings ? ## Hello, Alice! How are you? When did you doctor instruct you to take it? Blood pressure medications are usually meant to be taken in the morning, so they can help control your blood pressure during the times of day when you will be most active and experience the most fluctuations. Taking it at night could cause it to go too low, since it naturally lowers at night, when you're at rest. The typical side effects of this me...

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Losartan LU/P23 white same as E/47 green ? ## Hello, Marc! How are you? Yes, the one with the LU P23 marking is manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals and the one with the E 47 marking is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharmaceuticals, both list them as containing 100mgs of Losartan, so they've just been manufactured by different companies. The FDA classifies this medication as being an ARB, which is used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions, that may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I've been taking 5o mg Atenolol for many years no side effects, now also taking 50 mg Losartan daily. Upon waking in am feel fine, then during day feel lightheaded after rising from seated. Tried taking Losartan in am and Atenolol late afternoon. still feeling lightheaded by early afternoon ## Hello, Italy2015! How are you? Losartan is classified by the FDA as being an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions and it is actually well known to cause orthostatic hypotension, which means that when you stand sit up or otherwise move suddenly, your blood pressure drops and you get dizziness, as well as other symptoms. Other side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Have you consulted your doc...

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