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Is It Safe To Take Losartan Potassium 50mg For BP?

hi,my doctor put me on losartan potassium 50mg today for blood pressure and I am a more natural approach type of person if possible and I have back and neck pain and have been taking a product called curamin that is sold in health food stores and it has the herb Nattokinase in it and I love this product because it helps me alot dealing with arthrtis pain and I was wondering if it is safe to take with this prescription.
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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Welcome to HealthcareMagic,
Losartan is a safe anti-hypertensive drug. There should be no issues taking it with your other herbal medication. In order to control blood pressure follow the given below advice:
1. Regular exercise such as brisk walking for at least 30 minutes per day
2. Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and low fat dairy products.
3. Reduce salt intake to less than 5 grams per day (1 teaspoon is approximately 5 grams)
4. Take your medications regularly and get your blood pressure checked at least once a month.
Hope that answers you question.
Regards, Dr.Imaad
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Is It Safe To Take Losartan Potassium 50mg For BP?

Welcome to HealthcareMagic, Losartan is a safe anti-hypertensive drug. There should be no issues taking it with your other herbal medication. In order to control blood pressure follow the given below advice: 1. Regular exercise such as brisk walking for at least 30 minutes per day 2. Consume a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and low fat dairy products. 3. Reduce salt intake to less than 5 grams per day (1 teaspoon is approximately 5 grams) 4. Take your medications regularly and get your blood pressure checked at least once a month. Hope that answers you question. Regards, Dr.Imaad