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A member asked:

I just started taking losartan. could i substitute hawthorn herb?

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Dr. Charles Davant answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No!: We know what losartan will do and what's in the tablets you take. The fda regulates prescription drugs. You don't have a clue what's in an herbal tablet, what long term side effects might do to you, or how effective it might be. Losartan is cheap. Why take a chance?

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 10/4/2013

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