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I am feeling weak. my doctor gave me genfibrozil bp 300 mg instead of losartan potassium usp 25 two months earlier. any link? i have ckd.
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Possible : Your weakness may be related to medication(s). Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure and Gemfibrozil to treat high triglyceride/dyslipidemia. Discuss your symptoms with you doctor.
Answered 6/25/2014
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