Why is hydrochlorothiazide prescribed with losartan?

Hyzaar combines hydrochlorothiazide and losartan and is used to treat hypertension. Losartan lowers the blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that can reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the extraction of fluids from the blood by the kidneys. This also helps to lower blood pressure.

What foods should you avoid when taking losartan?

Losartan can cause significant increases in the levels of potassium in the blood. However, hydrochlorothiazide may have the opposite effect of lowering potassium levels and some guides advise to eat foods that are high in potassium such as oranges or bananas to prevent potassium loss . Check with a doctor.

Can I drink a glass of wine while taking hydrochlorothiazide?

It's advisable to avoid or minimize alcohol intake while taking hydrochlorothiazide(HCTZ.) As well as lowering blood pressure, HCTZ can cause electrolyte imbalances through dehydration, and dizziness. Ask a healthcare provider what is a safe amount of alcohol to drink.

Why no sunlight when taking hydrochlorothiazide?

Exposure to sunlight, even if the exposure is brief, can lead to skin rashes, severe sunburn, skin irritation, itching, discoloration, and even changes in vision. When first taking Hyzaar it's advisable to stay out of direct sunlight, especially between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, or to wear a strong sunscreen plus a hat and to cover arms and shoulders if avoiding the sun is not possible.

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US Name:

Hyzaar
Generic Names:

Losaratan Plus, Lotan Plus, Ocsaar Plus
Active Ingredients:

Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
Brand Manufacturer:

MSD
Manufacturer Location:

The Netherlands
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Hyzaar is a combination ARB and diuretic medication for treating high blood pressure

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Hyzaar (generic name: losartan + hydrochlorothiazide) is an oral medication that can be prescribed to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to reduce the risk of stroke and heart attacks in people with hypertension. The brand Hyzaar is sold under the brand name Oscaar Plus outside of the U.S. It is manufactured in the Netherlands by the license owner MSD. Losartan is a member of a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARB). It keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent the body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

This information is for informational purposes only. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist before using any medication.

Please read the manufacturer’s Product Insert that comes with the medication. Not all side effects are listed here. Consult a healthcare provider if you experience these or other unexpected effects.

Some of the most common side effects of Hyzaar that have been reported s as your body adjusts to the medication are:

Dizziness or lightheadedness
Stomach pain
Back pain
Tired feeling
Skin rash
Runny or stuffy nose
Sore throat
Dry cough

In rare cases, more serious side effects can occur. Seek medical care or call 911 at once if any of the following serious side effects occur:

Sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, or seeing halos around lights
Eye pain or swelling
Fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats
Shortness of breath
Sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out
Severe headache
Confusion, slurred speech
Arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady
Very stiff muscles
High fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.

Hyzaar is prescribed for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension). It acts to lower blood pressure and reduces the risk of cardiovascular (CV) events, such as strokes and myocardial infarction (heart attack).

Why is hydrochlorothiazide prescribed with losartan?

Hyzaar combines hydrochlorothiazide and losartan and is used to treat hypertension. Losartan lowers the blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic that can reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the extraction of fluids from the blood by the kidneys. This also helps to lower blood pressure.
What foods should you avoid when taking losartan?

Losartan can cause significant increases in the levels of potassium in the blood. However, hydrochlorothiazide may have the opposite effect of lowering potassium levels and some guides advise to eat foods that are high in potassium such as oranges or bananas to prevent potassium loss . Check with a doctor.
Can I drink a glass of wine while taking hydrochlorothiazide?

It's advisable to avoid or minimize alcohol intake while taking hydrochlorothiazide(HCTZ.) As well as lowering blood pressure, HCTZ can cause electrolyte imbalances through dehydration, and dizziness. Ask a healthcare provider what is a safe amount of alcohol to drink.
Why no sunlight when taking hydrochlorothiazide?

Exposure to sunlight, even if the exposure is brief, can lead to skin rashes, severe sunburn, skin irritation, itching, discoloration, and even changes in vision. When first taking Hyzaar it's advisable to stay out of direct sunlight, especially between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, or to wear a strong sunscreen plus a hat and to cover arms and shoulders if avoiding the sun is not possible.

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