hyzaar 100
losartan and hydrochlorothiazide (low SAR tan and hye droe klor oh THYE a zide)
What is the most important information I should know about Hyzaar?
• Do not take Hyzaar if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy hyzaar 100. Whenused during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, losartan can causeinjury and even death to the developing fetus hyzaar 100. Notify your doctor immediatelyif you think you might be pregnant hyzaar 100.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities hyzaar 100. Hyzaar may cause dizziness or drowsiness hyzaar 100. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities hyzaar 100. Also use caution when rising from a sittingor lying position hyzaar 100.
• Use alcohol cautiously hyzaar 100. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure andincrease drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Hyzaar hyzaar 100.
What is Hyzaar?
• Losartan is in a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists hyzaar 100.
• Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) hyzaar 100. It increasesthe amount of water and salt you lose in your urine hyzaar 100. Hydrochlorothiazide isused to lower blood pressure and to decrease edema (swelling) hyzaar 100.
• Hyzaar is used to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure) hyzaar 100.
• Hyzaar may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide hyzaar 100.
Who should not take Hyzaar?
• Do not take Hyzaar without first talking to your doctor if you have anallergy to sulfa-based drugs such as sulfa antibiotics hyzaar 100. You may have an allergicreaction to hydrochlorothiazide hyzaar 100.
• Before taking Hyzaar, tell your doctor if you
· have diabetes;
· have gout;
· have a collagen vascular disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus;
· have pancreatitis;
· have kidney disease;
· have liver disease;
· have any type of heart disease or have had a stroke;
· are on a salt-restricted diet or have high levels of potassium in yourblood; or
· are taking potassium supplements (e.g., K-Dur, Klor-Con, others), ora potassium-sparing diuretic such as amiloride (Midamor), triamterene (Dyrenium,Dyazide, Maxzide), or spironolactone (Aldactone) hyzaar 100.
• You may not be able to take Hyzaar, or you may require a dosage adjustmentor special monitoring during treatment if you have any of the conditions listedabove hyzaar 100.
• Hyzaar is in the FDA pregnancy category D hyzaar 100. This means that it is knownto harm an unborn baby hyzaar 100. When used during the second and third trimesters ofpregnancy, losartan can cause injury and even death of the developing fetus hyzaar 100. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant hyzaar 100.
• It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk hyzaar 100. Do not takeHyzaar without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby hyzaar 100.
How should I take Hyzaar?
• Take Hyzaar exactly as directed by your doctor hyzaar 100. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you hyzaar 100.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water hyzaar 100.
• You can take Hyzaar with or without food hyzaar 100.
• Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor hyzaar 100. If you stop taking this medication, your condition could become worse hyzaar 100.
• Call your doctor before taking any more doses if you develop severe dizzinessor fainting hyzaar 100.
• Store Hyzaar at room temperature away from moisture and heat hyzaar 100.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember hyzaar 100. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularlyscheduled dose hyzaar 100. Do not take a double dose of this medication hyzaar 100.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention hyzaar 100.
• Symptoms of a Hyzaar overdose are not well known but may include dizziness,weakness, fainting, and fatigue hyzaar 100.
What should I avoid while taking Hyzaar?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities hyzaar 100. Hyzaar may cause dizziness or drowsiness hyzaar 100. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities hyzaar 100. Also use caution when rising from a sittingor lying position hyzaar 100.
• Use alcohol cautiously hyzaar 100. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure andincrease drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Hyzaar hyzaar 100.
• Avoid a diet high in salt hyzaar 100. Too much salt may cause your body to retainwater and may decrease the effects of hydrochlorothiazide hyzaar 100.
• Do not use salt substitutes or take potassium supplements without firsttalking to your doctor hyzaar 100. Losartan can affect potassium levels in your body hyzaar 100.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight hyzaar 100. Hyzaar may increase the sensitivityof your skin to sunlight hyzaar 100. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing whenexposure to the sun is unavoidable hyzaar 100.
• Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather hyzaar 100. It is easy to become dangerouslydehydrated while taking hydrochlorothiazide hyzaar 100.
What are the possible side effects of Hyzaar?
• If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop takingHyzaar and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment hyzaar 100.
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat;swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· little or no urine;
· unusual fatigue, abnormal bleeding or bruising;
· yellow skin or eyes, confusion; or
· fainting hyzaar 100.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur hyzaar 100. Continueto take Hyzaar and talk to your doctor if you experience
· diarrhea or upset stomach;
· muscle pain or cramps;
· dizziness;
· insomnia;
· congestion or cough;
· tingling or numbness in your arms, legs, hands, or feet;
· excessive urination;
· muscle weakness or cramps;
· increased hunger or thirst;
· nausea or decreased appetite; or
· sensitivity to sunlight hyzaar 100.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur hyzaar 100. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome hyzaar 100.
What other drugs will affect Hyzaar?
• Before taking Hyzaar, tell your doctor if you are taking
· a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con, and others;
· a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride (Midamor),spironolactone (Aldactone), or triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide);
· a barbiturate such as phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), pentobarbital(Nembutal), secobarbital (Seconal), mephobarbital (Mebaral), and others;
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin,Advil, Nuprin), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), diclofenac (Cataflam,Voltaren), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro),naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve), and others;
· an oral diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide(Micronase, Glynase, Diabeta), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolazamide (Tolinase),or tolbutamide (Orinase);
· cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid);
· lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others); or
· digoxin (Lanoxin) hyzaar 100.
• You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatmentif you are taking any of the medicines listed above hyzaar 100.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Hyzaar or affectyour condition hyzaar 100. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescriptionor over-the-counter medicines hyzaar 100.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Hyzaar written for healthprofessionals that you may read hyzaar 100.
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