HYZAAR - Losartan - HCTZ

Hyzaar Medication Used For

Hyzaar (Losartan Potassium - Hydrochlorothiazide) is prescribed for patients with severe hypertension that calls for a combination medication for bringing blood pressure under control.

Directions for Hyzaar Medication

The usual starting dose of Hyzaar is one tablet 50/12.5 mg once daily. More than two tablets of Hyzaar 50/12.5 once daily or more than one tablet of 100/25 mg once daily is not recommended.

How Hyzaar Medication works

Hyzaar may cause birth defects or other problems in the baby if taken during pregnancy. Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may also occur during exercising or hot weather. Extra care is called for when using Hyzaar with an exercise regimen or during hot weather. Alcoholic beverages should be avoid while on this drug since alcohol may combine with Hyzaar to cause an extra drop in blood pressure, which might make the patient dizzy or faint. Diabetics should talk to their doctor first before starting on Hyzaar since its ingredient hydrochlorothiazide may raise blood sugar levels.

Side effects of Hyzaar Medication

As with all other medications, Hyzaar too causes side effects which include cough or hoarseness accompanied by chills or fever, lower back or side pain, painful or difficult urination, dry mouth, increased thirst, weak and/or irregular heartbeat, muscle cramps or pain, nausea or vomiting, unusual tiredness or weakness, cold or flu-like symptoms, dizziness, sore throat, black tarry stools, blood in urine or stools, fainting, pinpoint red spots on skin, pounding heartbeat, skin rash, severe stomach pain, swelling of feet or lower legs, unusual bleeding or bruising.

Other Hyzaar Medication Information

The maximal antihypertensive effect of Hyzaar is attained about 3 weeks after initiation of therapy. Women who are pregnant or expecting to be pregnant soon should take care with Hyzaar, especially during second and third trimester since the drug acts directly on the renin-angiotensin system and can cause injury and even death of the developing fetus. When pregnancy is detected, this drug should be discontinued as soon as possible.