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if i stop taking repace 25mg what are the side efeects? ## Repace contains the active ingredient Losartan and this is not a medication that you can just stop taking abruptly. Learn more Repace details here. Doing so, without tapering off of it, or replacing it with another medication could cause severe rebound effects, such as elevated heart rate and blood pressure and such effects have been known to be fatal. Why do you want to stop taking it?

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Husband, 64, is being switched to Losartan. I am concerned b/c of trying to match correct dose. Benicar dose was 20/12.5, Losartan will be 100/12.5. (haven't taken yet) From what I've read, the 50/12.5 sounds more like it -or should he request to take 50mg 2ce a day? I'm going to contact Dr regarding this, but thought I'd get some input from you experts first so I'll know what to ask and how. Other concern is he is dx'd with Afib and HBP and is on a slew of other meds: prazosin, nisoldipine, flecainide, metoprolol and just added digoxin. We're trying to avoid sudden drop in BP with this Losartan adjustment. Any recommendations? Thanks ## I honestly wouldn't recommend trying to compare and match dosages between two different drugs whether they treat the sa...

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I was prescibed 100mg/25HCTZ of Losartan. I have been taking 5mg/6.5HCTZ of Ziac. I was concerned that the Doc started me off with such a high dose of 100 mg of Losartan when the internet says the starting dose is 50mg. My BP went up hovering around 140/90 while on the Ziac. Any thoughts? ## Hi Charlie, I'm sure your doctor only prescribed what he thought would benefit you, however it is your body and if you are not comfortable with the dosage you should definitely speak with him. He may have prescribed you a larger dose to compete with the Ziac that could still be lingering in your system. In regards to your blood pressure raising while on Ziac, I can't find any information that says high blood pressure is a side effect of the medication since that is what it's supposed to ...

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Can Losartan 50 mg loose it's effectiveness for lowering blood presure overlong term use? ## It actually isn't that the medication loses effectiveness, but that your body gets tolerant to it. Your body can get used to anything you use for a long period of time and it will eventually stop working as well for you. Learn more Losartan details here. There's really no precise time frame, it can vary from person to person. Some people can take the same medication in the same dosage for years and it will keep working, but some people will need to switch to a different dosage or medication after just a few months. And since we are talking about your blood pressure, you also need to be aware the certain lifestyle habits can also play a role and may be making it so it's going high...

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I am a 60 year old male, i am taking losartan 50mg pot. if i take it at 9 am can it affect my ability to get an erection at 11 am. I have noticed over the last few months that my erections are weeker and not sustainable at this time. Even though i am taking kamagra 100mg. ## Losartan actually is one of the few blood pressure/cardiac medications that can improve sexual function, it rarely causes those types of problems. Learn more Losartan details here. How long before sexual activity are you taking the Kamagra? Learn more Kamagra details here.

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please, what is the difference between Covance D and Covance 50? ## Covance 50 contains just 50mgs of Losartan, used to help treat high blood pressure. Covance-D, however, contains Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, so it combines two different medications to help lower blood pressure. Common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## I am 61 year old. i am suffering from diabetics and blood pressure. I am taking Glyciphage 500, twice,Amaryl 1 mg twice and covance 50 mg morning evening. By mistake, If i take the covance 50 two times in the morning , will there be any serious side effects.

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.Description of action, side effects, and any adverse effects ## There is, unfortunately, the risk of side effects and adverse effects with any medication. Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor agonist, mainly used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. You can read more on the medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I am taking Losar H for blood pressure for the past 18 months. I have been getting continuous headache especially over the eye balls and forehead. It continues to stay even after a good nights sleep. Can this be due to Losar H ? ## Yes, it can. If you read my prior post, you will see that headaches is a very common side effect to these types of medications: Common side effects may i...

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I am Diabetic and the above tablet was advised to reduce the swelling that is occurring on my feet. Is it okay? ## Repace H is not manufactured in th US, it's manufatured out of India used to treat blood pressure. The active ingredients in Repace H is Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. I believe Repace H works as a receptor blocker which helps relax the blood vessels. Potential side effects are back ache, coughing, and dizziness. To learn more about the active ingredients click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or infomation to add? Please post back if you do. ## Iam diabete and have BP biabete reading vary between 9-14 mmol/gl without drugs and average reading for BP is a35/84 with Pul 75. Can prescribe the best medicine to keep every normal with minimum drugs. I a...

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Refill is white, Oval, Z16. ??? ## Hi terry, Both of the pills in question are one in the same drug. The only difference I noticed is that they are manufactured by different companies. Because of this, there may be a slight variation of inactive ingredients; but other than that you can be assured that they are the same drug and same dosage. Certain "inactive" ingredients that may or may not be present in each brand, are actually detrimental to how the drug is metabolized and used by your body. Because everyone is different, your body may respond favorably with one medication and not the other, due to how you feel or based on whatever side effects present themselves. When you switch brand names or manufacturers, the drug itself doesn't change, but rather the binders or filler...

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I ben taking Losartan for a year now my mouth is selty is this one of the side ## Yes, it can sometimes cause an odd taste as a side effect. Learn more Losartan details here. However, there is also a chance that it could be due to something else going on and you should have it checked out to be sure. Has it been going on for the entire time, or did it just start recently?

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Small white pill with 112 and hh on the other side i need to know desperatly. ## Hi erika, Based on the description provided, I have identified the pill as Losartan 50 mg; which is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Manufacturer: PACK Pharmaceuticals, LLC Learn More: Losartan Details I hope this helps!

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I just started taking 2 tablets of Losartan Pot. 50MG friday 4/20/12 just before going to bed. I do them at knight, because I am dizzy when I take this. I woke up with lower abdomen burning the 21st. Today, I am uncomfortable when I sit down, when I get up, when I urinate, and when my bowels move. Is this a side effect of this medication?? ## Have you consulted your doctor? The stomach irritation can be a normal side effect, but the other problems you've mentioned aren't typical of this medication. How has your doctor instructed you to take it? Are you supposed to be taking both doses at once, or where they supposed to be split up during the day? ## Thank you for the reply. I have consulted the Doctor, and yes I was to take both tablets at night. However, I am now back taking ju...

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prescribed losartan along with atenolol, metforman 850 3 x daily, glimepiride, amlodipine besylate aspirin have high pb, diabetes any harm with losartan. ## Side effects of Losartan can include any of the following: dizziness leg, knee, or back pain muscle cramps or weakness diarrhea heartburn decreased sensitivity to touch swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs hoarseness difficulty breathing or swallowing chest pain Referenced from: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000958/#a695008-sideEffects Learn More: Losartan Details From what I could gather though, there are possibly unsafe interactions found between the following drug combinations: atenolol + amlodipine aspirin + amlodipine atenolol + metformin aspirin + losartan atenolol + glimepir...

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I had no luck with this medication at all. Im sure it works for some but i didnt like it from the first time i took it. My first dose caused me to be dizzy dilusional (hard to think strait or consentrate or anything) my Dr said stay on it to see if it goes away. It did but swelling in my ankles, insomnea, and stuffed up nose and the weirdest thing when i would eat my heart would race and my bp would go through the roof highest i had it was 170/96 . I was on 80mg lisinopril and 10mg amlodipine for 8+ years with no problems but a caugh found out i was allergic to the licinopril. Now my Dr is trying carvidilol so far so good. I just wanted to say you know your body and what will and wont work. There are hundreds if not thousands of bp meds find one you like. ## You are correct, you do know...

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i am using for my bp control tozar h since very long time . dosage 1 tablet early morning. are there any side effects by this medicin using for long time ## There are always possible risks to using any medication for a long period of time, however, it would be much more risky for you to let your blood pressure get out of control. Tozaar-H contains the active ingredients Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, which are used to treat hypertension and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more: Have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? ## my wife is not a BP patient. Recently , during piles surgery, she developed BP due to anxiety ( 150/100). She was prescribed amlong 2.5 mg. Instaed of reducing , the bP shot up to 160...

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Allergic to formadehyde & derivatives, plus neomyacin. I am taking Losartan Pot 50 mg have broken out and have diarrea problems. Can you research & see if this contains either of my allergy problems. Also, do they contain sulphur? ## Losartan is the active ingredient, so no it doesn't contain Neomycin, but it is a generic, so I can't give you an answer on the others, without knowing what company manufactured the medication you have. Learn more Losartan details here. Can you please post back with more details?

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under which category does Fortzaa fall eg. ace inhibitor etc. ## Fortzaar contains the active ingredients Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, so it is a combination medication used to treat hypertension. The Losartan is an ARB and the Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic. Learn more Losartan details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. While taking this, please be careful to make sure you drink adequate fluids, because the diuretic can easily cause dehydration, if you don't. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I have been prescribed various diff meds for treatment of hypertension. I am concerned of the mixtures? Fortzaar , Atenelol, Carloc, Spiracten, Lipitor, Eco-trin another Dr has prescribed Zanidip in place of Spiractin and Carloc.

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I am creating a 'picturenary" for an older person with the name and picture of the pills they should be taking, I can not find an image for Losartan 100 MG with the impring HH 113 ## I can't find an image to post for you, either. The resource entries I'm finding just give the details of what it looks like, but no description. Learn more Losartan details here. You have a great idea, but my concern with this medication is that it's a generic, so they might not always receive the same pills from their pharmacy, because it's manufactured by several different companies. How old is the person you're helping? ## Thanks, as to age he is 77, but showing some traces of dementia. In regards to the changing of the generic pills, my wife picks up the pills and adjusts the...

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I am taking this medication for Blood Pressure control, but now I experience swelling of my hands and stiffness of my whole body, so I want to know that whether this is because of taking this medication? ## Losakind contains the active ingredient Losartan, it's an ARB and yes, it can cause edema in some people that take it. Learn more Losakind details here. However, it's very important that you consult your doctor, because it could also be due to other serious health conditions and if it has been caused by the medication, you'll likely need to switch to something else. Are there any other questions or comments?

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Zerodol tabs was recommended for 'Heel spur' - Is it okay to use along with Losartan for border line pressure? How effective is Zerodol for Heel Spur? ## Zerodol contains the active ingredient Aceclofenac, which is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory and it shouldn't be used with the Losartan, because it can reduce the efficacy of these types of blood pressure medications. Learn more Zerodol details here. Learn more Losartan details here. Have you consulted your doctor as to what to do for the heel spur?

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