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Suggest Dosage For Losartan

I was just prescribed 100mg of Losartan for my blood pressure. I was on 50 mg and my BP fluctuates from 125-135/70 in the mornings to 120 s/65 in the evenings. I take the 50mg early in the morning. I took a 25mg pill I had left over from a previous prescription and my blood pressure dropped to about 100/55 just before I slept and about the same when I awoke. I m concerned taking 100mg at one time may be too much. I d like to take 50mg in the morning and 50mg in the evening. Does it matter if I split the dosage or should I be taking the 100mg pill at one time. Also if I do take it at one time, when s the best time to take it?
Tue, 5 Jan 2016
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Hellow and welcome to HCM
I have read and understood your query
I hope this will help
From the data you have given above your BP control is not bad and is in normal range even on 50mg..
I would suggest to you that you should continue with 50mg a single tablet every morning or in evening.timing is not an issue for me..
Meanwhile continue with your dietary restrictions of salt and saturated fats..
Try to lose weight and monitor your BP regularly and discuss with your physician again.
Thanks
Dr faeza
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Suggest Dosage For Losartan

Hellow and welcome to HCM I have read and understood your query I hope this will help From the data you have given above your BP control is not bad and is in normal range even on 50mg.. I would suggest to you that you should continue with 50mg a single tablet every morning or in evening.timing is not an issue for me.. Meanwhile continue with your dietary restrictions of salt and saturated fats.. Try to lose weight and monitor your BP regularly and discuss with your physician again. Thanks Dr faeza