Losartan for High Blood Pressure | What YOU NEED to Know!

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:43:17 +0000

Losartan for high blood pressure. What are the side effects of losartan and how to take losartan potassium 50 mg.

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What is losartan potassium

Losartan is a medicine used to treat high blood pressure, otherwise known as (hypertension). High blood pressure is one of those diseases that even without symptoms, damage to blood vessels and your heart continues and can be detected when you get your blood pressure measured.
Uncontrolled high blood pressure increases your risk of serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke. So bottomline, If you have high blood pressure, and your doctor has you on losartan, know that this helps you prevent future heart disease, heart attacks and strokes by making sure the pressure stays at a healthy and normal range.

What is losartan used for

Losartan is also used to reduce your risk of a stroke if you have high blood pressure with left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH), which is just a fancy way of saying the walls in the heart’s left ventricle have began to thicken, its also used to treat kidney disease caused by diabetes.

How does losartan work to lower blood pressure?

Losartan is a type of medicine called an ARB, an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker, and in the family known as the -sartans. Like other ARBs, you may have heard of, valsartan, telmisartan, olmesartan, irbesartan, these medications work by blocking the action of angiotensin II, a chemical in your body that causes your blood vessels to tighten and narrow. Losartan will help to relax and widen your blood vessels to lower your blood pressure, which will in turn, lower your risk of stroke.

What should I keep in mind with losartan potassium 50 mg

Losartan is available in tablet form at 25, 50, and 100 mg quantities. For adults: usually your doctor will have you on 50 mg once daily but may increase it to 100 mg per day if needed.

Is losartan safe to take now 2020

Losartan is not recommended in pregnancy or while breastfeeding as it is actually a 2014 black box warning. So if you are taking losartan, and are planning to become pregnant, let your doctor know before hand, of if there are any signs of current pregnancy as this can be harmful to you or your child. Certain lot numbers of losartan are now safe to take.

How to take losartan potassium?

Take losartan or cozaar exactly as your doctor has told you take it, and follow the directions on the label. If you're not sure, check with your doctor or pharmacist. Your doctor may suggest that you take your first dose before bedtime, because it can make you dizzy. But After the very first dose, you can take losartan at any time of day. Try to take it at the same time every day. Another important tip is to: Ensure that you are adequately hydrated before starting this medicine. You can take losartan tablets with or without food, but make sure to swallow the tablets with a full glass of water.

What are the side effects of losartan?

Like all medicines, losartan can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. Here are some that you should be aware of and let your doctor know if they become too troublesome.
Hypotension, headaches, nausea, muscle pain.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if these side effects bother you or don't go away. These are not all the side effects of losartan. So For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicines packet.

When should I call the doc for losartan side effects

An Allergic reaction:
This includes Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness and troubled breathing.

Yellowing of the skin or if the whites of your eyes turn yellow

Severe stomach pain, pale skin, feeling tired, fainting, purple spots, any sign of bleeding, sore throat and fever, feeling weakness, an irregular heartbeat, pins and needles and muscle cramps. Then there is the High potassium blood levels with symptoms of heart rhythm problems, like muscle weakness and a slow heart rate. Also: Swelling in the feet, ankles, and hands should be brought up to your doctor as well.

What to know when taking losartan dosage

Losartan or cozaar starts to reduce high blood pressure after about 6 hours but it may take 3 to 6 weeks to fully take effect.

Interactions with losartan

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This video was inspired by Abraham the pharmacist and Erik Richardson D.O

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This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Arsalan Aspires has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

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