Can This Pill Be Cut In Half Losartan

Is it safe to cut my losartan 50 mg in half when the pill is not scored? Pharmacy said I will not be getting even distribution with each half but I want to know your experiences... ## There shouldn't be a problem, part of pill manufacturing is making sure the medication is evenly suspended throughout, my doctor approves of my doing so and it's prescribed for me directly from cardiology for heart function. However, there are 50mg tablets that you can get that are scored and they should provide you with them, if your doctor writes your prescription as you needing to cut the tablets. There will always be a slight variance between doses, because no cut is absolutely precise, but it is usually not significant. I actually have one here, now, that is manufactured by Aurobindo Pharma, i...

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My BP is ok but I'm so dizzy & it feels like there's pressure in my head. Can I cut the pill in half to see if that helps? ## Hello, Fran! How are you? I'm sorry that you're so dizzy. Yes, these tablets can be cut in half, as long as your doctor approves. The FDA lists the other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, headache, increased urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I'm taking Losartan 100/12.5 and now my libido is gone. The feeling is no longer there and now I can't perform. I have tried some over the counter products but no success. What can I do? ## Hello E, Yes I'm having the same problem with Losartan 100/12.5 and libido. Doctor didn't have answers other than maybe blaming the diuretic, then he ...

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Can a losartan 25 mg tab be cut in half? It makes me have blurred vision. ## Yes, but you should only do so, if your doctor approves of your taking a lower dosage. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. How long have you been taking it? Are you on any other medications? ## I take losartan 25 mg and sometime I get real dizzy and have blurred vision is there a smaller dose ## Do not cut in half if it's an extended/ slow release coated pill. If it has a groove on it it might be ok. Your safest bet is to contact a pharmacy. ## I month 25 mg. and I wake up in the morning and my back hurts so bad. I was thinking maybe I could cut it in half. Other meds are synthroid for hypothyroidism and 40 mg proton...

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If the doctor prescribed 25mg of Losartan, can I cut a 50 mg of Losartan in half? Thought it would save some money. ## Hello, Rita! How are you? Yes, that can be done, as long as it's not a time released medication and your doctor approves. I've been doing this every day for several years, now. Before I had insurance, I discover it was much cheaper to buy 30 of the 50mg tablets, instead of 60 25mg tablets, and break them in half, since I take it twice a day. Most of them are even scored to make it easier to do so. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. The one caution I would like to posit is to make sure you take it will a full glass of water and swallow it immediately. This medication tend...

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I had taken losartan50/hctz 12.5 for 10 years, In recently years I suffered dry coughing and bad running nose allergy. I found out this is the side effect of losartan. Cutting the dose to half, changing to a water pill.. did not solve the problem. Over this holiday I developed bronchitis and was quite ill. I had very bad coughing, losing voice, sinus infection, nose bleeding, etc. I stopped taking Losartan to avoid further complications. I notified my doctor that I will check my blood pressure if the record is not over 140-90. I will keep the Losartan off. What else can I do? ## Hello, Muchin! How are you doing? Have your symptoms improved, yet? The FDA lists other typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination. However,...

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I'm not sure if morning or evening is the best time to take Losartan. When should I take the medication? ## Generally, unless the instructions state otherwise, it should be taken in the morning, that way it will be working during the time of day that you are usually most active. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. I cut mine in half and take it twice a day, with my cardiologist's approval, because it works better for me that way. Are you on any other medications? ## whenis the best time to take losartan and simvastatin

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I preparing my medication weekly, means my Dr. prescribe 25MG twice daily, my insurance don't want pay for 25MG, they paying for 50MG and asking me to cut for half, my question is, after few days or few weeks the metoprolol still is good or lost already the strength because was cut for half. ## No, it will still be fine. As long as a medication isn't time released, cutting it will not cause any change to its efficacy. My cardiologist prescribes my heart medication, (Losartan) like this to save me added expense, then I cut or break them to take twice daily. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Metoprolol as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. In many cases, your pharmacy can even make sure to fill your prescription with table...

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I had been on losartan 100/25 for the past 6 years after being diagnosed with high blood pressure. Over time, I noticed when changing my diet, my blood pressure would go down... I recently started eating low carb and lost about 18 pounds - I had noticed the 100 mg was making me dopey, weak, sleepy and even causing anxiety and discomfort... My doc said I should cut it to half so now I take 50 mg in the morning and still take my 5mg amlodipine in the evening. She said I should self-medicate according to my symptoms and increase or decrease as I feel necessary. I feel significantly better and wake up with a healthy blood pressure. But I have a feeling that by the afternoon my blood pressure sometimes elevates again, especially when I'm active or stressed... I have found the doc a bit u...

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Round White Pill with 113 on one side and HH on the other ## This tablet contains 100mgs of Losartan, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and stomach pain. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been taking 20mg of Benicar. My insurance will no longer pay for it so my doctor put me on 100 mg of losartan. Is this the correct dosage or should I cut the pill in half? Do I continue to take hydrochlorothiazide (water pill) with the losartan?

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length 1/4 inch to 3/8th inch, one side has indentation so it can be cut in half; oval, white pill with no coating, numbers 952 on one side ## This is a 50mg Cozaar tablet, which contains the active ingredient Losartan, it is an ARB, which is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and other cardiovascular conditions. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: Are there any questions or comments?

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I take lisinopril once a day at 9am. By mistake, I took it last night at about 1 am. Should I miss taking it for the rest of the day? ## What dosage do you take? While it is always best to double check with your doctor, the FDA usually instructs you to skip the next dose, then just resume your normal dosing schedule. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. ## I take losartan 50mg at noon, I notice it takes at least 6 hrs. before I get a good reading. If I cut the tablet in half and took both halves, would it maybe kick in a bit faster. Seems to have a coating on the pill. ## I'm taking lisinopril 10mg during the day and my readings are perfect, but after 4 or 5 my blood pressure goes up to 150/90 or...

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can losartan 100mg be cut in half ?? I was taking 50 mg then I was put on 100mg now back to 50mg I have some 100mg left can I cut this pill in half ?? ## Hello, Ann! How are you? Yes, since it's not time released, it is safe to cut them and use up your remaining supply. My doctor actually prescribes them that way, because it's cheaper for me to buy 15 tablets of the higher dose and just take half a tab. The FDA classifies this medication as an ACE inhibitor and its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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