What Does Losartan Contain How It Lower Blood Pressure

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What is a common ingredient found in Losartan, Lipitor, and Zoloft? The first two gave me a dry hacking cough, and now I am getting the same side effect from Zoloft. Please help! ## There is no common ingredient, but each of them can cause that type of problem, in some people, due to the way they work in the body. Losartan is the active ingredient in that one, it's a generic for Cozaar, which is an ARB used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. Zoloft contains the active ingredient Sertraline, which is an SSRI antidepressant. Zocor contains the active ingredient Simvastatin, it is used to help lower cholesterol. So, none of them are used to treat the same conditions and they aren't in the same medication classes. I tend to have similar problems with a lot of medic...

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hctz 25 / lisinopril 20 mg....how does it differ from hctz 25 / losartan 100 mg? ## One contains Lisinopril and the other contains Losartan. Lisinopril is an ACE inhibitor and Losartan is an ARB, so while they both can help lower blood pressure, they work in different ways. The Lisinopril is a more potent medication, so it requires a lower dosage to work. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## I am so concerned. I have heard absolute horror stories about the Lisinopril. My sister's kidney specialist has told her that this med is poison to her kidneys & took her off of it immediately. Also I am wondering if Lorsartan is the same as well? This just scares me to death. Does anyone have any information on these drugs? ## I would very much like to hear the answer to this. What...

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I was using losar h 50 tablets. Unfortunately my medicie by mistake changed to losar 50 is there have any problem ? What is the deference between these two tables? ## Hello, Mohamed! How are you? Losar H contains Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, while the Losar only contains Losartan. The combination is often used to increase lowering of blood pressure levels and you should take the one your doctor has recommended. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have same issue as described by Mohammad . So can I take Losar 50 instead of Losar H50 ## What is difference between losar h and losar 25tablet

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As per the Doctors advice i am using Revas H tablet daily one .Now i am 59 doing very well.But I want know the side effects of the medicine.Along with BP tab let I am using this tablet.My BP is 120/80 pulse rate is arround 62. ## what are the side affects of Revas H can we use contiounsly as per doctors advice. ## Revas-H contains Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, it is most commonly used to help lower high blood pressure and to treat certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Losartan details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and dehydration. And yes, for it to work properly, it must be taken regularly. Are there any other questions I can help with?

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I HAVE A WHITE SCORED PILL, ON ONE SIDE IT LOOKS LIKE A D ON IT, ON THE OTHER SIDE ON THE TOP PART HAS A 5 AND UNDER THE SCORED LINE HAS A 73 ## Hi, Liljo! How are you? The tablet with the logo on one side and the 5 73 on the opposite side contains 50mgs of Losartan, which is an ARB that's most commonly used to help lower blood pressure and treat certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Learn more Losartan details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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prescribed in the philippines ## This is a form of a blood pressure medication made in the US called Diovan. It is used to lower high blood pressure. Side effects include dizziness, lightheadness, headache, among others. ## Actually, the name brand in the U.S. for Losartan is Cozaar. Learn more Cozaar details here. It's an ARB that's used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. It and Diovan are in the same drug class, but Diovan actually contains the active ingredient Valsartan. Learn more Diovan details here. As to the Calvit, that's a supplement that contains Calcium Carbonate and Cholecalciferol and the Sangobion is a multivitamin nutritional supplement. Is there anything I can help with? Are there any comments or questions? ## Hi, Im 6 mos preg...

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i take ic lisinopril and hyzaar both together is this ok? ## Hyzaar contains the active ingredients Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, both it and Lisinopril are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Lisinopril details here. Learn more Hyzaar details here. Has your doctor prescribed both of them and told you to take both? If so, then there shouldn't be anything to worry about, as long as they are monitoring you regularly to check your blood pressure readings and do occasional blood tests. Different medications like this are often combined to get better results, such as improved cardiac function and lower blood pressure.

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Hi, I would like to find out if there are any side effects of Amlozaar-H, Nite 10 and S celepra. My dad has been advised to take these medicines once a day by doctor. ## All medications carry the risk of side effects, even over the counter products. Amlozaar contains Amlodipine and Losartan, it is commonly used to help lower high blood pressure and treat cardiovascular diseases. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: The only thing I can find under Nite 10 is a Natrol tablet, which is a natural herbal supplement that is claimed to help with sleep problems. As a supplement, its side effect profiles are not studied, as they are for prescription medication. It is said to contain; Melatonin, L-Glutamine, Grape Seed Extract and Valerian Root...

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Does repase h 50 mg increase systolic or decrease diastolic. ## Hello, Di! How are you? The FDA lists Repace H as containing Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. It is used to lower blood pressure and should be effective at lowering both numbers. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, dehydration and increased urination. Is there anything else I can help with?

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please, what is the difference between Covance D and Covance 50? ## Covance 50 contains just 50mgs of Losartan, used to help treat high blood pressure. Covance-D, however, contains Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, so it combines two different medications to help lower blood pressure. Common side effects can include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## I am 61 year old. i am suffering from diabetics and blood pressure. I am taking Glyciphage 500, twice,Amaryl 1 mg twice and covance 50 mg morning evening. By mistake, If i take the covance 50 two times in the morning , will there be any serious side effects.

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Does anyone know of what I can use that maybe equal to tribenzor meds...my prescriptions insurance won't cover the cost. ## Tribenzor contains Olmesartan, Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide, it's a combination medication that's used to help lower high blood pressure. Learn more Tribenzor details here. There are, however, other options available, so you should talk to your doctor and tell them that your insurance won't cover this one and ask them to prescribe alternatives. Both the Amlodipine and the Hydrochlorothiazide are available as generics separately and Losartan is in the same class as the Olmesartan, but it is also available as a generic. Is there anything else I can help with? ## TRY ASKING YOUR DOCTOR - THEY HAVE A CO PAY CARD WHERE YOU ONLY HAVE TO PAY $25 FOR ...

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Could you please let me know what the difference is between Losakind-H and Losakind 50 mg? ## Hello, Mohammed! How are you? Losakind is listed as containing the active ingredient Losartan, while Losakind H contains both Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, since some people need additional lowering of their blood pressure. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension.

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My wife is 35 yrs old and she is taking RepaceH one tablet at night from last three months for her blood pressure which remains as 140/95. My question is what are the possible side effects of this tablet and how long it shoul be taken. Regards. ## If she has high blood pressure, she will probably require medication for it, for the rest of her life. This is normal, it is a very dangerous condition that must be controlled, to prevent serious risks to her health and life. Repace-H contains Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide and is most commonly used to help lower high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache, stomach pain and dehydration. Learn more: My main concern is, that while the 140/95 isn't dangerously high, why isn't her doctor doing anything to bring...

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Medicine for hypertension ## Covance-D contains 12.5mgs of Hydochlorothiazide and 50mgs of Losartan, it is commonly used to help lower high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. You can read more here: Do you have any questions? ## 4 years back heart block was identified which was manageable by medication. I have been suffering from high blood sugar for about 20 years and managing with oral drugs. For last 4/5 months my SYS BP remained in the range of 170and DIA fell down to 65/70. Doctor advised me to continue COVANCE D in the morning and COVANCE 50 in the evening. I was using CILACAR 10 in the morning which is also advised to take two t imes a day. A new medicine MINIPRESS XL one tablet in the mrning is added to my drug list. Now ...

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I have been advised to take Repace-25 (1-0-1) alongwith Zyloric 100 (2nos) daily for high bolld pressure(140/90) and for uric acid. I am having knee pain of late. Is it due to the Repace 25? What are side effects of takinf Repace-25? Shd I take Repace - 25 for a longer period? ## Repace contains the active ingredient Losartan and yes, it can cause some joint pain as a side effect in some people that take it. Have you talked to your doctor? You do need to take something to help lower your blood pressure, but should probably switch to a different medication. ## please let me have your expert advise on most safe (without any side effect) drug for HBP. I was advised the tab. amlopin - AT - in the morning and repace h at night. Since last one year I am having joint pain - knee / foot. ## My ...

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amlodipine 5mg and combizar 50mg can take at the same day? ## HI, Beth! How are you? Yes, they can both be taken and such medications are often combined to help increase their effectiveness at lowering someone's blood pressure, especially if theirs has proven to be resistant to treatment, or if it is extremely high. But you shouldn't take them both, unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to do so. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Learn more Amlodipine details here. Combizar contains the active ingredients Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, so it combines an ARB and a diuretic. Learn more Combizar details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE SIDE EFFECT IF ANY OF COMBIZAR ## Combizar contains the active ingredient Losartan, which is used to help treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. Contact your doctor if any of the symptoms below are severe or do not go away: -dizziness -leg, knee, or back pain -muscle cramps or weakness -diarrhea -heartburn -decreased sensitivity to touch Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of these symptoms or those listed in the SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS section, call your doctor immediately: -swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs -hoarseness -difficulty breathing or swallowing -chest pain Losartan may cause other side effects that are not listed here. In which case, you should contact your doctor if you ha...

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oval greenish ## Is the marking possibly E 47? If so, then this tablet contains 100mgs of Losartan, the active ingredient in Cozaar, this is an ARB that is commonly used to help lower blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and stomach pain. Read more:

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I am taking above medicines. BP is controlled. Before adding metolar XR50 about 3 months ago, My BP was 140/90 only for two days. My BP is getting very low. I am also diabetic taking zoreyl3, einselin2, glyciphage 6(500) mg. My sugar got low to 54. I stopped the medicines for diabetes as per dr for 2 days. Itake 75 mug thyroxine and t3 t4 TSH are well maintained. My pathological reports for kidney, chlorestal, HDL,LDL,Etc are within limits. ## Amlogard contains the active ingredient Amlodipine. Metolar XR is a controlled release formulation of Metoprolol. Tozaar contains the active ingredient Losartan. All of these are commonly used to help lower blood pressure. How low are your current blood pressure readings? If it was only high for 2 days, then I have to wonder why your doctor added ...

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an anti hypertensive drug ## It is a Combo drug from Canada containing Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, used to help lower blood pressure.

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