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How Safe And Effective Is Taking Losartan For BP?
help i have been sick for a year i was on bp medicine atenanol and a duaretic and my dr said that i was on the diaretic too long so she took me off it and kep the atenanlol and lisinapriol. i feel like i am drowning in my own liquids and my bp cannot be in control in the evening it goes up to 150/110... now i am on losartan 100 mg-- i am better but not cured... possible problems include i need a hyterectomy-- or my liver or... can you shed some light????
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Hello, Losartan is a good medication for blood pressure and it also protects the heart , kidney a day other vital organs from ill effects of high blood pressure. If still uncontrolled A small dose of diuretic in combination with losartan would be ideal . They are available as fixed dose combination .
Regards Dr. Mody
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