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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Are sick with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking losartan. This can lead to very low blood pressure, a serious electrolyte imbalance, or kidney failure. Your blood pressure will need to be checked often and you may need other blood and urine tests. It may take 3 to 6 weeks before your blood pressure is under control. For best results, keep using the medicine as directed. Talk with your doctor if your condition does not improve after 3 weeks of treatment. If you have high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light. What happens if I miss a dose? What happens if I miss a dose? Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time. What happens if I overdose? What happens if I overdose? Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. What should I avoid while taking losartan? What should I avoid while taking losartan? Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may increase certain side effects of losartan. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes, unless your doctor has told you to. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. What are the possible side effects of losartan? What are the possible side effects of losartan? Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; pain or burning when you urinate; high potassium level --nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement; or kidney problems --little or no urination, rapid weight gain, painful or difficult urination, swelling in your hands, feet, or ankles. Common side effects may include: dizziness; back pain; or cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. What other drugs will affect losartan? What other drugs will affect losartan? Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially: a diuretic or "water pill"; other blood pressure medications; lithium; or NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) --aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil,
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