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HomeHydrochlorothiazide/losartan Generic name: hydrochlorothiazide and losartan [ HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide-and-loe-SAR-tan ]Brand name: HyzaarDosage form: oral tablet (12.5 mg-100 mg; 12.5 mg-50 mg; 25 mg-100 mg)Drug class: Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides UsesSide effectsWarningsBefore takingDosageInteractions What is hydrochlorothiazide and losartan?Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill). Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (sometimes called an ARB blocker).Hydrochlorothiazide and losartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is also used to lower the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease.Hydrochlorothiazide and losartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.Hydrochlorothiazide and losartan side effectsGet emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.Hydrochlorothiazide and losartan may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;irregular heartbeats;eye pain, vision problems;kidney problems--little or no urination, rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, feet, or ankles;new or worsening symptoms of lupus--joint pain, and a skin rash on your cheeks or arms that worsens in sunlight; orsigns of an electrolyte imbalance--increased thirst or urination, confusion, vomiting, constipation, muscle pain, leg cramps, irregular heartbeats, numbness or tingling, severe weakness, loss of movement, feeling jittery or unsteady.Common side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and losartan may include:dizziness;back pain; orcold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.WarningsYou should not use hydrochlorothiazide and losartan if you are unable to urinate.Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.If you have diabetes, do not use hydrochlorothiazide and losartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).Before taking this medicineYou should not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide or losartan, if you are unable to urinate.If you have diabetes, do not use hydrochlorothiazide and losartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a
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