Question 1

i take 100mg losartan  daily, i've lost weight, cut out caffeine and alcohol.and exercise regularly .my bp is consistant 125/77. when can i half dose?

Accepted Answer

Wait for your doctor: It is very admirable that you have made so many excellent lifestyle changes, all of which I'm sure will benefit you in the long run. But you should not adjust your medications without discussing it with your personal doctor first. By working together, your doctor can keep track of the changes so if anything goes wrong, he or she will be able to better pinpoint if it was your med change or other.

Question 2

can i drink alcohol in moderation while on losartan and betapace (sotalol)?   someone said it can bottom out bp.  true?  also take zoloft

Accepted Answer

Be more specific: Please tell us what drinking alcohol &quot;in moderation&quot; means to you. Know that alcohol is a CNS depressant.

Question 3

is it safe to consume alcohol in moderation while taking 37.5 mg losartan and 40 mg betapace (sotalol)?  i don't want to cause low blood pressure.   bp  137/85

Accepted Answer

Alcohol and BP meds: The answer to your question is "Yes". Alcohol in moderation should not make you have a low BP when taking losartan and betapace (sotalol).

Question 4

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 5

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 6

can losartan cause migraines?

Accepted Answer

Haven't heard of it: I prescribe a lot of Losartan, and I haven't had anyone (that I know of, anyway) who got migraines from it. However, medications are a common cause of headache.

When my pts think they might be having a side effect from a med, I tell them the only solution is to see what happens when they stop it. Talk to your doc.

Good Luck.

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Question 7

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 8

side effects of losartan 50 mg?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Fatigue, Hypoglycemia, Anemia, Urinary tract infection, chest pain, weakness, diarrhea, cough (more frequently in patient in treatment with ACE)

This are the more frequently reported side effects for losartan.

Question 9

can i take nyquil with losartan?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension: Caution should be  used if the product contains phenylephrine, which is the nasal decongestant. This may elevate blood pressure.

Question 10

can i take losartan with benedryl?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Yes. However diphenhydramine may have other side effects of which you need to be aware, namely sedation and urinary retention.

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I take 100mg losartan daily, i've lost weight, cut out caffeine and alcohol.and exercise regularly .my bp is consistant 125/77. when can i half dose?

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Can i drink alcohol in moderation while on losartan and betapace (sotalol)? someone said it can bottom out bp. true? also take zoloft

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Is it safe to consume alcohol in moderation while taking 37.5 mg losartan and 40 mg betapace (sotalol)? i don't want to cause low blood pressure. bp 137/85

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What are risks of the drug losartan?

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Please describe the medication: losartan?

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Can losartan cause migraines?

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Is losartan an antiarrhythmic?

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Side effects of losartan 50 mg?

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Can i take nyquil with losartan?

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Can i take losartan with benedryl?

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