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