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Losartan And Alcohol
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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?
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. ...Read more
Losartan (Definition)
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 ...Read more
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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
Be more specific: Please tell us what drinking alcohol "in moderation" means to you. Know that alcohol is a CNS depressant. ...Read more
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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
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). ...Read more
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What is Cozaar (losartan) used for?
Cozaar (losartan): Cozaar is losartan an antihypertensive medication
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What are risks of the drug losartan?
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. ...Read more
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Please describe the medication: losartan?
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. ...Read more
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Can Losartan cause migraines?
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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Can I take Nyquil with Losartan?
Hypertension: Caution should be used if the product contains phenylephrine, which is the nasal decongestant. This may elevate blood pressure. ...Read more
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Can you take losartan with Nyquil?
Yes, but: Which nyquil? At any rate nyquil preparations won't interact with losartan, however, if you are hypertensive or have coronary artery disease, you want to avoid preparations that contain decongestants as phenylephrine, which nyquil severe cold and flu has. Good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications, good luck ...Read more
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Can I take losartan with benedryl?
Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Yes. However diphenhydramine may have other side effects of which you need to be aware, namely sedation and urinary retention. ...Read more
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What are the side effects of Losartan 25 mg?
Multiple: This may include dizziness, confusion, depression difficulty breathing etc. See drug. Com ...Read more
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What are some common side effects of losartan?
Rash etc...: Cough high potassium renal issues rash
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Can losartan make me test positive for cannibis?
Not usually but...: But it will if you're smoking pot when you take your losartan. ...Read more
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Can I take cyclobenzaprine while taking losartan?
Yes: No contraindication.
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What side effects are associated with Cozaar (losartan)?
Cozaar (losartan): See: http://www. Drugs. Com/sfx/cozaar-side-effects. Html
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What's the difference between losartan hct amd valsarton?
Hypertension: Both losartan and valsartan are angiotensin 2 receptor blockers. The losartan/hct is a combination pill with both losartan and the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide, valsartan is the drug alone without hct. They are both effective antihypertensives. ...Read more
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If my Losartan is causing me to cough should I stop taking it?
Maybe: Losartan can cause cough. If you have a cough from Losartan, then you should stop it, AFTER you speak to your doctor and get something else for your high blood pressure. I would not go off the medicine without letting your doctor know ...Read more
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Can cardizem 120 mg. And losartan 50 mg be taken at the same time?
Meds together?: The answer to your question is "yes". ...Read more
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What is the equivalent dose for losartan 50 daily in diltiazem pls?
Equal dose?: You are comparing apples, losartan (L), with oragnes, Diltiazem (D). Both lower blood pressure and so by different means. Instead of focusing on the dose, in mg, one should focus on how well one's blood pressure is controlled and the any adverse side effects. Speak to your physician (P), as your P knows the you best of all. ...Read more
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Is Losartan 50 mg strong enough if you were diagnosed prehypertension?
Possibly: The only way to know is to monitor your blood pressure at home and in the office to see if it is at goal. Also, your doctor will check your kidney function to make sure there are no side effects on it. ...Read more
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Can someone tell me if atenenlol is just as good for pressure as losartan.
It depends.: Losartan is mainly used to lower the blood pressure. Atenolol used for both heart problems and also to lower the blood pressure. So this medications are chosen accoring to the patient's cardiovascular problems and other medical problems associated with cardivascular disease. ...Read more
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Bp 150/90 had taken losartan 25mg. 2 hours ago should go for follow up check up?
Continue to monitor: And record your blood pressure/pulse and stay on your medicine. The maximum effect of this rx will be reached within 2 weeks. If your BP remains elevated, return to your prescribing doctor with these results. ...Read more
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Can losartan 50 mg be taken at noon (lunch) and Cardizem cd 120 mg be taken at 5pm (supper)?
Long acting: They're both long acting meds - as long as you take them each once a day at around the same time each day, it should work for you. ...Read more
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Can I eat a small cup of red grapefruit daily (several hours apart) while taking Losartan?
Yes: The Losartan should not be a problem. I would be cautious if you are also taking a statin or coumadin (warfarin) with it. ...Read more
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What do you suggest if I'm taking losartan k as maintenance daily. I am taking it at 9pm, is this okay?
Evening okay: Yes, it should be fine to take losartan in the evening. In fact, some feel that taking once a day meds in the evening is superior to talking them in the morning. ...Read more
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My average BP is 142/82 but varies widely. Diastolic ranges from 66 to 104. Is this normal? I take losartan.
Good average for 69: BP level fluctuate throughout the day and is influenced by level of activities as well as our emotion. BP is probably lowest during your deepest, stage 4 of sleep. Being 69 and average BP 142/82 is good. If you feel well in general and keeping active, I would not recommend change at this time. Follow up with your doc regularly. Good luck. ...Read more
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I'm 38 year s old. I take Losartan 50, fenofibrato 145mg, and Cardioaspirin every day. May I take Cialis? Thank you
Yes.: I suggest taking only 10 mg of Cialis and see if it works well for you. Thanks for consulting. ...Read more