Question 1

is avapro or losartan safer in moderate liver disease ?

Accepted Answer

: They can cause acute self limiting liver failure in a small % of cases. Your doc knowing your history will prescribe the safest thing for you. Good luck

Question 2

i'm getting horrible anxiety and panic attacks with 40mg valsartan. my cardiologist wants to try irbesartan but i'm afraid to try it because the half life is longer. losartan gave me chills. blood pressure around 115-120/80 down from 130s/80s?

Accepted Answer

: Long half life is better so I wonder why you are afraid of. You should try either Irbesartan or Telmisartan.

Question 3

what are risks of  the drug losartan?

Accepted Answer

Risks are very minor: Can make blood pressure too low.  Can rarely cause cough or painless swelling of the face or upper airway (angioedema). Not a good drug to take if you are pregnant.

Question 4

please describe the medication: losartan?

Accepted Answer

Blood Pressure Med: A blood pressure reducing medicine from the class of drugs called arbs. Acts on an enzyme in the kidney and lung to reduce the blood pressure. Can have some protective effects on the kidneys in high blood pressure and diabetes. Not recommended for patients with significant kidney disease.

Question 5

is losartan an antiarrhythmic?

Accepted Answer

: No, losartan is an antihypertensive from the so called ARB class, has few FDA approved indications and is used some times off label.

Question 6

what is avapro (irbesartan) used for?

Accepted Answer

Avapro (irbesartan): "Avapro (irbesartan) belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Irbesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressureand improves blood flow. Avapro is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications. Avapro is also used to treat kidney problems caused by type 2 diabetes." See:

Question 7

please describe the medication: irbesartan?

Accepted Answer

BP medication. : Originally marketed under the trade name, avapro, (irbesartan) Irbesartan is now sold in generic form, produced by various manufacturers. It falls into the category of angiotensin receptor blockers or arbs. Dosages include  75, 150, and 300 mg tablets, as well as various combination forms with both 12.5 and 25mg doses of hydrochlorothiazide (hctz). Blocks a kidney mediated hormone, relaxing arteriolar muscles.

Question 8

what are the seffects of taking avapro (irbesartan)?

Accepted Answer

High potassium: The main side effects include high potassium level, but low blood pressure can also result, kidney function should also be monitored.

Question 9

can i have 2 bananas in my smoothie dailyif i'm taking losartan 25mg?

Accepted Answer

: Its OK

Question 10

is cozaar (losartan) an ace inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

No: It's an angiotensin receptor blocker.

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Is avapro or losartan safer in moderate liver disease ?

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I'm getting horrible anxiety and panic attacks with 40mg valsartan. my cardiologist wants to try irbesartan but i'm afraid to try it because the half life is longer. losartan gave me chills. blood pressure around 115-120/80 down from 130s/80s?

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What are risks of the drug losartan?

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Please describe the medication: losartan?

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Is losartan an antiarrhythmic?

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What is avapro (irbesartan) used for?

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Please describe the medication: irbesartan?

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What are the seffects of taking avapro (irbesartan)?

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Can i have 2 bananas in my smoothie dailyif i'm taking losartan 25mg?

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Is cozaar (losartan) an ace inhibitor?

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