Aliskiren
Category: Blood PressureAliskiren Overview
Aliskiren (brand names Tekturna and Rasilez) is the first in a class of drugs called direct renin inhibitors. It is used for essential (primary) hypertension.[1] While used for high blood pressure, other better studied medications are typically recommended due to concerns of higher side effects and less evidence of benefit.[2] In December 2011, Novartis halted a trial of the drug after discovering increased nonfatal stroke, kidney complications, high blood pota...
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Aliskiren and weight loss
Has anyone experienced increased weight loss when taking this medication, or abdominal pain ## Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor used to treat Hypertension. It is not known to cause weight loss, but it is hard to say how any medication is going to affect any given individual. I have been on one for my hypertension that is well known to cause weight gain, but did exactly the opposite to me, so we've had to keep lowering the dosage. As to the abdominal pain, yes, it can cause that, as well as other abdominal disturbances, such as nausea and diarrhea. If it is a severe problem, then you should talk to your doctor as you may need to switch to a different medication. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I am also getting irregular heart beats when I have certain foods like c...
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Has anyone experienced increased weight loss when taking this medication, or abdominal pain ## Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor used to treat Hypertension. It is not known to cause weight loss, but it is hard to say how any medication is going to affect any given individual. I have been on one for my hypertension that is well known to cause weight gain, but did exactly the opposite to me, so we've had to keep lowering the dosage. As to the abdominal pain, yes, it can cause that, as well as other abdominal disturbances, such as nausea and diarrhea. If it is a severe problem, then you should talk to your doctor as you may need to switch to a different medication. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I am also getting irregular heart beats when I have certain foods like c...
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aliskiren/weight loss
Can aliskiren cause weight loss ## Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor used to treat Hypertension. It is not known to cause weight loss, but it is hard to say how any medication is going to affect any given individual. I have been on one for my hypertension that is well known to cause weight gain, but did exactly the opposite to me, so we've had to keep lowering the dosage. Most blood pressure medications cause your body to dispose of a larger amount of fluids, so this could be causing some weight loss, if you are urinating more frequently. Is there anything else I can help with?
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Can aliskiren cause weight loss ## Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor used to treat Hypertension. It is not known to cause weight loss, but it is hard to say how any medication is going to affect any given individual. I have been on one for my hypertension that is well known to cause weight gain, but did exactly the opposite to me, so we've had to keep lowering the dosage. Most blood pressure medications cause your body to dispose of a larger amount of fluids, so this could be causing some weight loss, if you are urinating more frequently. Is there anything else I can help with?
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Possible Dosages for this and Related Drugs:
Aliskiren
- Capsule, Pellet: 37.5mg
- Pellets: 37.5mg
- Tablet: 150mg, 300mg
NDC Database Records for Aliskiren: (4 results)
Sorted by National Drug Code- 49884-424 Aliskiren 150 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
- 49884-425 Aliskiren 300 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Par Pharmaceutical, Inc.
- 66993-141 Aliskiren 150 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Prasco Laboratories
- 66993-142 Aliskiren 300 mg Oral Tablet, Film Coated by Prasco Laboratories
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Aliskiren and weight loss
Has anyone experienced increased weight loss when taking this medication, or abdominal pain ## Aliskiren is a direct ren... 5 replies
Has anyone experienced increased weight loss when taking this medication, or abdominal pain ## Aliskiren is a direct ren... 5 replies
aliskiren/weight loss
Can aliskiren cause weight loss ## Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor used to treat Hypertension. It is not known to ... 1 reply
Can aliskiren cause weight loss ## Aliskiren is a direct renin inhibitor used to treat Hypertension. It is not known to ... 1 reply