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Is losartan potassium tablets given for hypertension also a potassium supplement or are they two different medicines?
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Potassium and Cozaar (losartan): The potassium (K) found in losartan (L) is a very minute amount and is not intended to be a K supplement. L does have the ability to elevate serum K levels, so supplementation of K by K chloride tablets may not be needed.
Answered 10/31/2018
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Different: Losartan potassium is a drug used to treat blood pressure and certain heart and kidney diseases.Potassium supplements are prescribed to replace potassium in low potassium conditions. Potasssium in Losartan pill is considered an inactive ingredient
Answered 10/31/2018
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