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Is losartan a diuretic

Updated: 9/6/2023

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∙ 12y ago

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One of the side effects [rare?] of this drug is listed as more frequent or larger amount of urine passing.

I noticed this on first use and will see if it persists as an ongoing problem, or not.

Definitely as strong as a normal diuretic drug- for me.

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What is losartan potassium hydrochlorothiazide?

HYZAAR 50-12.5 (losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide), HYZAAR 100-12.5 (losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide) and HYZAAR 100-25 (losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide) combine an angiotensin II receptor (type AT1)antagonist and a diuretic, hydrochlorothiazide.

What is the difference between losartan potassium and losartan?

Losartan and losartan potassium are the same medication. Losartan potassium is the active ingredient in the medication, while Losartan is the generic name of the drug.

Is losartan potassium a beta blocker?

No, losartan potassium is not a beta blocker. It is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and other conditions related to the cardiovascular system. Beta blockers work differently by blocking the action of adrenaline on beta receptors in the body.

Are statins in losartan?

There are no statins in losartan. Losartan purely lowers blood pressure, not cholesterol.

Does losartan causes hyponatremia?

Hyperkalemia, hyponatremia have been reported with losartan. This is listed in the adverse effects of losartan by Merck the manufacturers

Does losartan has aspirin in it?

Losartan does not contain asprin. Losartan is purely a blood pressure lowering drug, and contains no other drugs "mixed in" with it.

What is the different from cozzar pills and the losartan?

Cozzar is the branded version of Losartan. i.e "losartan" is the drug name, "Cozzar" is the brand name.

What is the main use listed on the Losartan package insert?

"The Losartan package insert says Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure, or hypertension." Hypertension is the main use listed on the Losartan package insert.

Can you take Viagra while you take losartan?

can you take viagra while on losartan

Losartan a blood thinner?

Losartan is not a blood thinner. Losartan only reduces blood pressure, it does not contain any ingredients to reduce cholesterol, or to thin blood.

Can you make mouth dissolving tablet of losartan?

So far a dissolvable losartan is not available.

Is taking Losartan safe with caffeine?

There are no known food or drink interactions with Losartan. Taking it with caffeine is fine.

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