Losartan

Losartan Potassium

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Prior to taking this medication, you should talk with your healthcare provider if you have:

Heart disease, including congestive heart failure
Liver disease, including cirrhosis
Kidney disease or kidney failure
Diabetes
Any allergies, including allergies to other angiotensin II receptor blockers, foods, dyes, or preservatives.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:

Pregnant or trying to become pregnant (see Cozaar and Pregnancy)
On dialysis
Breastfeeding.

Tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Do not take any potassium supplements or salt substitutes containing potassium without first consulting your healthcare provider.

(Click Warnings and Precautions With Losartan for more information on this topic, including information on who should not take this drug.)

What Is Losartan Used For?

Uses of this medication include:

High blood pressure (hypertension) control
Diabetic nephropathy treatment.

Losartan is not a cure for high blood pressure or diabetic nephropathy.

The medication has been approved for use in children ages six and older to treat high blood pressure.

(Click What Is Losartan Used For? for more information on the drug's uses, including possible off-label uses.)

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