Cozaar Side Effects

The high blood pressure medication Cozaar | losartan may cause the following side effects. This is not an exhaustive list. Please speak to your doctor about the adverse reactions that may come as a result of using Cozaar to treat hypertension or other indicated conditions.

dizziness
pain in the legs or back
muscle pain or weakness
diarrhea
heartburn
decreased sensation of tough
allergic reaction
pale skin
flu-like symptom
high potassium levels
hypotension
insomnia
fatigue

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Warnings & Recalls for Cozaar

Cozaar | losartan may cause harm to unborn fetuses. Speak to your doctor about this potentially deadly Cozaar adverse reaction if you are pregnant, nursing, think you may be pregnant, or are considering becoming pregnant.
Be sure to tell your doctor about any medications you are currently using, even if they are over the counter drugs. Cozaar has the potential to interact adversely with certain substances, including, but not limited to the following:

diuretics
lithium
Celebrex
blood thinners
non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID's)

Do not drink alcohol while taking Cozaar. This may further cause a drop in blood pressure and increase the likelihood of Cozaar side effects.

Cozaar Treatment and Use

Cozaar | losartan is a medication produced by Merck & Co. Inc. that is used either alone or with other drugs and therapies to treat the following:

hypertension (high blood pressure)
stroke in patients with hypertension who have a condition known as left ventricular hypertrophy
kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes

Cozaar | losartan for high blood pressure is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, similar in function to the following drugs:

These medications work by inhibiting a substance that makes veins and arteries grow tight and narrow. This in turn relaxes blood vessels allowing symptoms of conditions such as hypertension to be treated.

Cozaar for high blood pressure side effects

Cozaar | losartan for hypertension and high blood pressure carries a black box warning due to the risk of harm to an unborn fetus, especially during the last 6 months of pregnancy. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are considering becoming pregnant before you begin treatment for your high blood pressure or other indicated condition with Cozaar | losartan.

For more information on Cozaar adverse reactions, view the “side effects” and “warnings” tabs above.

Cozaar dosage

Cozaar | losartan comes in tablet form.
This drug is to be taken one or two times daily with or without food.
Be sure to take your dose of Cozaar with a full glass of water.
A solution form of Cozaar | losartan may be available for children who suffer from high blood pressure or hypertension.
If you have any questions about Cozaar | losartan dosage, be sure to ask your doctor.

Other Names for Cozaar

Brand name:

Cozaar

Generic:

Losartan