Losartan
FDA Approved: * April 6, 2010Pharm Company: * TEVA PHARMS
Category: Blood Pressure
Losartan, sold under the brand name Cozaar among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).[3] It is also used for diabetic kidney disease, heart failure, and left ventricular enlargement.[3] It is taken by mouth.[3] It may be used alone or in addition to other blood pressure medication.[3] Up to six weeks may be required for the full effects to occur.[3] Common adverse effects inclu... [wikipedia]
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58 REPLIESI am taking Losartan 50 mgs twice a day and I am getting terrible joint & muscle pain. Can it be from the meds? Orrr...
48 REPLIESSInce being switched from lisinipril 20 mg to Losartan Pot 50 mg about three months ago I have gained 12 pounds and alwa...
27 REPLIESAnyone have anxiety issues/panic attacks while on this med? I have started with Losartan about 2 weeks ago and have been...
21 REPLIESEVERY TIME I GET A REFILL IT IS A DIFFERENT PILL. IT HAS IN THE PAST BEEN GREEN, NOW IT IS A VERY PALE YELLOW.. 50 MG OF...
16 REPLIESMy doctor took me off Lisinopril 10 MG Tab and put me on Losartan 50-12.5MG Tab because my potassium was too high. Looki...
12 REPLIESMy blood pressure is up to 135/102 this evening. Can I take another losartan? ## No, Losartan is not a medication that w...
11 REPLIESLosartan Pot Tab 50mg. round,white 5/73 ## Losartan is an ARB that is most commonly used to help treat high blood pressu...
9 REPLIESCan Losartan cause shortness of breath? I take 100 mg. and cut today's dosage to 50 mg. Can I taper that way? ## In ...
8 REPLIESOn my prescription for Losartan/HCTZ 100-25mg last month the pill was teardrop shaped and yellow. I just had it refilled...
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