hyzaar alternatives
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 alternatives. Whenused during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, losartan can causeinjury and even death to the developing fetus hyzaar alternatives. Notify your doctor immediatelyif you think you might be pregnant hyzaar alternatives.
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities hyzaar alternatives. Hyzaar may cause dizziness or drowsiness hyzaar alternatives. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities hyzaar alternatives. Also use caution when rising from a sittingor lying position hyzaar alternatives.
• Use alcohol cautiously hyzaar alternatives. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure andincrease drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Hyzaar hyzaar alternatives.
What is Hyzaar?
• Losartan is in a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists hyzaar alternatives.
• Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) hyzaar alternatives. It increasesthe amount of water and salt you lose in your urine hyzaar alternatives. Hydrochlorothiazide isused to lower blood pressure and to decrease edema (swelling) hyzaar alternatives.
• Hyzaar is used to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure) hyzaar alternatives.
• Hyzaar may also be used for purposes other than those listed in thismedication guide hyzaar alternatives.
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 alternatives. You may have an allergicreaction to hydrochlorothiazide hyzaar alternatives.
• 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 alternatives.
• 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 alternatives.
• Hyzaar is in the FDA pregnancy category D hyzaar alternatives. This means that it is knownto harm an unborn baby hyzaar alternatives. When used during the second and third trimesters ofpregnancy, losartan can cause injury and even death of the developing fetus hyzaar alternatives. Do not take this medication if you are pregnant hyzaar alternatives.
• It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk hyzaar alternatives. Do not takeHyzaar without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby hyzaar alternatives.
How should I take Hyzaar?
• Take Hyzaar exactly as directed by your doctor hyzaar alternatives. If you do not understandthese directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you hyzaar alternatives.
• Take each dose with a full glass (8 ounces) of water hyzaar alternatives.
• You can take Hyzaar with or without food hyzaar alternatives.
• Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your doctor hyzaar alternatives. If you stop taking this medication, your condition could become worse hyzaar alternatives.
• Call your doctor before taking any more doses if you develop severe dizzinessor fainting hyzaar alternatives.
• Store Hyzaar at room temperature away from moisture and heat hyzaar alternatives.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember hyzaar alternatives. However, if it is almosttime for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take only your next regularlyscheduled dose hyzaar alternatives. Do not take a double dose of this medication hyzaar alternatives.
What happens if I overdose?
• Seek emergency medical attention hyzaar alternatives.
• Symptoms of a Hyzaar overdose are not well known but may include dizziness,weakness, fainting, and fatigue hyzaar alternatives.
What should I avoid while taking Hyzaar?
• Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardousactivities hyzaar alternatives. Hyzaar may cause dizziness or drowsiness hyzaar alternatives. If you experience dizzinessor drowsiness, avoid these activities hyzaar alternatives. Also use caution when rising from a sittingor lying position hyzaar alternatives.
• Use alcohol cautiously hyzaar alternatives. Alcohol may further lower blood pressure andincrease drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking Hyzaar hyzaar alternatives.
• Avoid a diet high in salt hyzaar alternatives. Too much salt may cause your body to retainwater and may decrease the effects of hydrochlorothiazide hyzaar alternatives.
• Do not use salt substitutes or take potassium supplements without firsttalking to your doctor hyzaar alternatives. Losartan can affect potassium levels in your body hyzaar alternatives.
• Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight hyzaar alternatives. Hyzaar may increase the sensitivityof your skin to sunlight hyzaar alternatives. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing whenexposure to the sun is unavoidable hyzaar alternatives.
• Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather hyzaar alternatives. It is easy to become dangerouslydehydrated while taking hydrochlorothiazide hyzaar alternatives.
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 alternatives.
· 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 alternatives.
• Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur hyzaar alternatives. 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 alternatives.
• Side effects other than those listed here may also occur hyzaar alternatives. Talk to yourdoctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome hyzaar alternatives.
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 alternatives.
• You may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatmentif you are taking any of the medicines listed above hyzaar alternatives.
• Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Hyzaar or affectyour condition hyzaar alternatives. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescriptionor over-the-counter medicines hyzaar alternatives.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist has additional information about Hyzaar written for healthprofessionals that you may read hyzaar alternatives.
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