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Is avapro or losartan safer in moderate liver disease ?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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

Answered 6/28/2023

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