Learn About Losartan

Precautions

What's your medical history? Tell your doctor about it before you take this med! They have to know if you've had kidney disease, liver disease, or electrolyte imbalances. These are just examples, though. Go over everything! If you've had low potassium before? They need to be aware of that too! Ladies, losartan is unsafe with these conditions. Don't take it! Are you pregnant? Breastfeeding? You don't want to take this med then either! Avoid drinking alcohol on this med too. Also? Stop taking salt substitutes and potassium supplements.

You can take this med with food. It's even okay without food if you prefer! Ladies, remember to keep your pills at room temperature. They shouldn't be near light, heat, and moisture! Remember to drink lots of water. You can talk about your intake with a doctor. They'll help you prevent dehydration on this med! Watch for results from losartan in 3 to 6 weeks.

Medication Interactions

Ladies, what meds do you take? Your doctor needs to know, losartan has several medication interactions! Take anti-inflammatories? They can reduce the effectiveness of this med! They can even trigger more kidney damage when taken with losartan. This even applies to ibuprofen and naproxen! Patients taking lithium might need a lower dose of it. Ladies, losartan increases the amount of lithium in your body. You don't want it to get too high, so you've got to compensate! You might not be able to take diuretics with this med either. Taking both puts you at a higher risk of very low blood pressure!

Make a list of the meds you currently take. Include over-the-counter pills and natural supplements. It's not just prescription medication! Give this list to your doctor. They'll review it, and you'll avoid interactions. Pharmacists can help check your list too!