Losartan 50

losartan 50 mg HH 112 ## Yes, this tablet contains 50mgs of Losartan, an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and stomach pain. Learn more: Are there any questions or comments?

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Can this medication affect the liver in anyway ? ## Hello, Brenda! How are you? Most medications are processed through your liver, so yes. Though, it is very rare for it to cause any problems. However, when most people are taking it for a long period of time, their doctors will do liver and kidney function tests to monitor and make sure they aren't developing any problems. This medication is most commonly used to help lower high blood pressure and treat certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, hypotension and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been taking losartan 25mg for about 6 weeks for high blood pressure. Within that time I started to experience back pa...

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Would the above drug cause body itch? ## Yes, there are actually 2 ways that Losartan can cause this type of issue. The first would be if you happen to be allergic to it and the second would be as a side effect due to its nature of action in the body, its effect on blood vessels and circulation can cause this. Have you consulted your doctor?

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Been thanking Losartan/HCT 50-12.5 for about 10 months. About three months ago I started getting a lump on my left breast it has been tender and sore. I'm a man and I was getting worried about it mite be Breast Cancer. I went and had a mammography done today the Doctor told me it was not cancer. I ask her if it may be the medication I was taking she looked at a long list of medicationand Losartan was on the list. I call my Doctor and spoke to the nurse and told her what i found out she said she would talk to the Doctor and would get back to me. I hope that it goes away soon if i get a new prescription ## Hello, Vincent! How are you? Did they say what the lump was? In many cases, if it is tender and sore, but non-cancerous it is due to a cyst, according to NIH reports, and there is n...

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I have been on it for 2 months and the side effects have been awful. I couldn't stand it any more. I stopped taking it last Wednesday. It's been 5 days. I now have swollen ankles. Is this something to worry about? What is the risk of stopping and how long does it take to get it out of your system? ## Hello, Lindyann! How are you? Yes, you shouldn't have stopped it abruptly, because that can cause a rebound effect, such as what you're experiencing with the edema. You may also have dangerously elevated blood pressure. Please consult your doctor as soon as possible to have things checked out for your own safety. You may require medical treatment and will need to try a different blood pressure medication. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## hello..ive been taking l...

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EVERY TIME I GET A REFILL IT IS A DIFFERENT PILL. IT HAS IN THE PAST BEEN GREEN, NOW IT IS A VERY PALE YELLOW.. 50 MG OF LOSARTAN??? LUP??? DO NOT KNOW WHAT THE LUP IS?? AND WHY THE CHANGE EACH TIME. ANYONE TAKE SOMETHING LIKE THIS. LAST TIME IT WAS GREEN AND SAID TEVA USA ## Losartan is a generic medication and once a medication is available for generic production, it is usually manufactured by quite a few different companies. The reason whatever pills you get from your pharmacy may change regularly is due to the fact that, when they need to reorder, they will order from whichever one of those companies is offering the cheapest price, at that time. This is how they keep costs as low as possible for their customers that may not have insurance and might need to pay cash for their prescri...

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Can I take requip for restless leg syndrome while taking cozarr 50mg which I take at night? These last few weeks my legs have hurt so bad that I'm ready to cut them off..my bp has been running decent lately ..but I'm scared to take a pill that might affect me badly..I have tried about 25 different home remedies to help with my restless legs but nothing is working...please help ..ty ## Hello, Stacey! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. I didn't find any interactions listed between them in the databases, but it's always best to double check such information, to be sure. Losartan is classified by the FDA as an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Typical side effects are listed as p...

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I . what is it and how must i use it?am using the above because of hypertention what is it and how must i use it?[i had a stroke 6 weeks ago but can walk slowly and can use my left leg and arm/toes and fingers as well] ## Hello, Avi! How are you? Losartan is an ARB that's used to treat hypertension and certain cardiac conditions. You should take it as directed by your doctor in the prescribing instructions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypotension and increased urination. Learn more Losartan details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking losartan 50 mg a day, but divided in the morning and night. As my dr noticed side effects, I was later prescribed 25 mg. It has been 10 days but I have serious cramps in my legs when I'm jogging or walking. I'll consult with my dr... My bp is 120/80. Is there another medicine that will lower my bp but with less side effects than losartan? Or can I take half of 25mg one time a day? ## I am taking this drug as well with the same side affects. After having taken it for a month the cramps (Charlie horses) have all but stopped. ## Those might be side effects of this medication, according to NIH reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination. But as GS stated, they typically go away, after your body becomes used to the medicati...

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I was on 50 mg for a few years and my doctor increased it to 100 mg because my bp was still high. I now have high resting heart rate and I am feeling dizzy often. Could this be because of the jump to 100 mgs? ## Yes, these symptoms could be due to the raise in your dosage, according to the NIH, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination. However, it is always best to have such symptoms checked out to be safe. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What numbers are embedded in 50 mg Losartan white oval tablets ? ## Are you looking for the plain Losartan tablets, or the ones with Hydrochlorothiazide? Some of the markings on the plain Losartan 50mg, white oval tablets are: LU P22 Z16 APO LS 50 SZ 213 50 114 54 125 M LN50 and 952. However, this is not a comprehensive list, since this a generic medication, there are many companies that manufacture it. Do any of these match the markings on the tablet you have? ## Thank You Verwon. You have put my mind at ease that I have the correct prescription ## I am a 62 year old Male. Until two weeks ago i was taking Amlong 5 Mg , after that i started taking Losar-H (50 Mg) , after i started taking losar h i am expereincing dizziness, head burning sensation , and weakness . i was on Losar H few mo...

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Losartan Pot Tab 50mg. round,white 5/73 ## Losartan is an ARB that is most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## I picked up my prescription of losartan pot 50M. I am concerned because does not look like the one I took before. This pill is pink and scored on one side and sz 213. I would like to know if this is because of your brand and can you show me a picture of it. Please let me know so I can ease my mind. ## Frazer, this site does not manufacture, nor sell any medications, this is an information only website. However, the pill you are asking about does contain 50mgs of Losartan and is the same medication that you have been taking. It is normal for y...

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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 have Lasartin pills with the markings 93 and 7365 but they are blue not green. Is this what I should be taking? ## Hello, Leslie! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and they list them as containing 50mgs of Losartan, so yes, you have received the correct medication. Is that the right dosage? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension.

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Am taking Losartan H 50 mg one in the morning , one at night.Doctor wants me to take this for 7 weeks and come back with a test on Renal Profile. Will I damage my Kidneys by using this drug ? I am a diabetic with Fasting Blood sugar 130 and using Glycinorm 40 (glycacide) twice a day and 250 mg X 2 Metroformin.Thanks Sunil Cooray SRI LANKA ## Hi, Sunil! How are you? And no, This medication, which is a combination of Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide is often given to diabetics to help protect their kidneys, since they can be very prone to suffering damage. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and increase urination. You can learn more Losartan details here and there are more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## I have just been pu...

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I think that I missed my dose today at 1:30, but I'm not sure? Will I be ok to wait until tomorrow to take it? Also should I wait the entire 24 hours or just take it in the morning? ## Hello, Chad! How are you? What did you end up doing? It is always best to check with your doctor regarding what you should do in such a situation, however, in some instances, it is safer to take an extra dose, rather than risk skipping one. Since missing a dose could cause dangerous rebound elevations to your heart rate and blood pressure, which could lead to heat attack, or stroke, according to the AMA. However, doubling up just once, usually only results in your experiencing more side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination, as listed by the FDA. Now, of course, there a...

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I started taking Losartan 50mg two and a half weeks ago and I have developed tinnutis, this is not a common side effect but an adverse one, I've previously been on Rampiril but didn't feel well, will this side effect go away or will it be permanent or should I change medication again, and if it's in the same family of arbs will I get it again. I'm getting quite worried, docs saying my ears look clear so don't know what to do. ## Yes, as reported by the U.S. FDA, that is a known side effect of this medication, along with nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Such side effects are usually transient and go away, once your body gets used to the medication, but that may take 4 to 6 weeks. If it doesn't improve, after that point, or if it wo...

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My Losartan 50mg white round pill has an odor when opened. It also states on the bottle from Walmart, "issued MAR 2015". Is this good? ## Hello, Palette! How are you? If it isn't coated, Losartan always has an odd odor, I've taken it from several different manufacturers over the years and I've experienced this, as well, I can also tell you that tasting it is even worse!!! I've accidentally had it happen, before, and it was not pleasant! Pills generally have an expiration date of one year from when you receive them from your pharmacy, if they are in a normal pharmacy bottle, but the expiration date can be as long as 4 to 5 years, if they are still in the original factory sealed container. The FDA does warn that they may lose efficacy, once expired, so they may not...

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What are the differences between the generic for Losartan 50mg produced by Teva and Sandoz ## They are the same medication in the same dosage, just manufactured by different companies. Have you had a problem with one of them? If your pharmacy has switched the one they're providing, that's usually just due to the fact that their supplier is offering the new one at a cheaper price.

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My doctor just changed my prescription of Benicar 20 to Losartan 50 because my insurance won't pay for Benicar. Plus I was having irregular heartbeat. Is this a good change? Or am I going to have problems? ## @Lee, I wish I could tell you, but honestly there's no way to know ahead of time how any drug might end up affecting you since everyone reacts and responds differently. As far as potential side effects go, Losartan does still carry the same/similar risks as Benicar. But this doesn't necessarily mean you'll still be experiencing them. The switch from one medication to the other shouldn't be too far off the edge, since both medications are in the same class of medications called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. They both work by blocking the action of certain ...

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