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:
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.
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Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on Jun 6, 2012