Losartan HCTZ

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This eMedTV page talks about losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide, a drug used to lower high blood pressure in adults. This drug is also known as losartan-hydrochlorothiazide. This page covers the dosages, side effects, and strengths of this drug.

As this eMedTV page explains, side effects of losartan-hydrochlorothiazide can include dizziness, back pain, and the flu. This page explores these and other side effects of this drug, including side effects that require immediate medical attention.

What is losartan-hydrochlorothiazide used for? As this eMedTV page explains, losartan-hydrochlorothiazide is used to lower blood pressure in adults. Although the drug cannot cure high blood pressure, it can reduce long-term risks associated with it.

This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at guidelines for dosing with losartan-hydrochlorothiazide. The recommended dosage will vary between 50 mg/12.5 mg and 100 mg/25 mg once a day. This page also discusses general dosing information.

This eMedTV segment explains how narcotics, oral diabetes medications, and insulin can lead to drug interactions with losartan-hydrochlorothiazide. This article also describes the potential complications caused by these and other drug interactions.

This eMedTV article explores some of the warnings and precautions with losartan-hydrochlorothiazide, such as allergies, drug interactions, and pregnancy risks. This page also discusses who should not take the drug.