Losartan (Cozaar) – What You Need To Know
Brand Name: Cozaar
What is Losartan (Cozaar)?
The Information about Losartan (Cozaar) contained herein is a compilation of materials available from drugs.com and simplified for the average consumer.
Angiotensin II is a natural substance in your body that narrows your blood vessels, releases a hormone that increases the amount of sodium and water in your body, and can also thicken and stiffen the walls of your blood vessels and heart.
Losartan also known by the brand name Cozaar is an Angiotensin II receptor blocker, which helps to stop this damage within the blood vessels.
There are drug free alternatives to lowering your blood pressure that may be effective for you. Read about them here.
How to use Losartan (Cozaar)
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Losartan (Cozaar).
- Take Losartan (Cozaar) as prescribed on your medication bottle. Do not take more or less or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
- You can easily become dehydrated or get extreme electrolyte imbalance while taking Losartan (Cozaar), so tell your doctor if have diarrhea or vomiting.
- You may need regular doctors visits to check your blood pressure.
- Store Losartan (Cozaar) at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. Do not double your dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Losartan (Cozaar).
What to know before using Losartan (Cozaar):
If any of the following conditions apply to you, DO NOT TAKE Losartan (Cozaar):
Diabetics and those with kidney problems should not use Losartan (Cozaar) with any medication that contains Aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo, Valturna).
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Losartan (Cozaar)
- you are pregnant or become pregnant
- If you have muscle pain, weakness tenderness, fever, increased tiredness and dark colored urine, discontinue Losartan (Cozaar) as these may be signs of kidney problems.
If any of the following conditions apply to you, discuss with your doctor before taking or changing your dosage of Losartan (Cozaar):
- kidney disease
- liver disease
- planning to become pregnant
- CHF – Congestive heart failure
- become dehydrated or low on electrolytes
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Losartan (Cozaar). Discuss with your doctor if you are taking any of the following:
- Diuretics
- Potassium-sparing diuretics
- ACE inhibitors
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
- Other blood pressure medications
- Celecoxib
- Lithium
This list may not be complete. Speak with your doctor if you are going to take or change your dose of Losartan (Cozaar).
Side effects of Losartan (Cozaar):
Discuss with your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
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Less serious side effects include:
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The information about Losartan (Cozaar) comes from drugs.com
Losartan (Cozaar) Natural Alternatives:
If you are taking Losartan (Cozaar) or other Angiotensin II receptor blockers, the various ingredients in Tikva have been proven through either clinical trials or other research to lower your blood pressure naturally by dilating (widening) the arteries. Tikva has several natural ingredients that help to widen the arteries, so they do not become too narrow.
Several of the ingredients in Tikva can also increase circulation, dissolve plaque that is already in the arteries and reduce new plaque from forming. In addition, there are ingredients in Tikva to help reduce stress that often increases blood pressure without all of the side effects.
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The information provided on this page should not be used to decide whether or not to take Losartan (Cozaar) or any other medicine. Consult your doctor to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition.
This information about Losartan (Cozaar) is a brief summary and does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Losartan (Cozaar).
This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must speak with your doctor for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Losartan (Cozaar).