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May cause fewer potassium abnormalities because hydrochlorothiazide lowers potassium while losartan/valsartan raises itBoth may interact with lithium, other blood pressure medications, potassium-sparing diuretics, potassium supplements, salt substitutes containing potassium, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs: example ibuprofen [Advil, Motrin], naproxen [Aleve], celecoxib, or diclofenac).Neither losartan nor valsartan should be used during pregnancy and they are not recommended during breastfeeding.1. Nishimura T, Hashimoto J, Ohkubo T, et al. Efficacy and Duration of Action of the Four Selective Angiotensin II Subtype 1 Receptor Blockers, Losartan, Candesartan, Valsartan and Telmisartan, in Patients with Essential Hypertension Determined by Home Blood Pressure Measurements. Clinical and Experimental Hypertension 2005:27;6:477-89. DOI: 10.1081/CEH-200067668Related questionsCan you eat bananas when taking losartan?Does Losartan block the receptor used by the Coronavirus?Does losartan cause rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat or low blood pressure? Read next What is the best time of day to take blood pressure medication? Research has suggested that taking your blood pressure medication at night instead of in the morning can provide better blood pressure control at night without compromising daytime blood pressure control and reduce your overall risk of dying because of cardiovascular disease by 45%. Continue reading Can you take Viagra with high blood pressure? You can take Viagra (sildenafil) if you have high blood pressure that is controlled by blood pressure medications. Caution is warranted in some cases. You should tell your doctor if you have high or low blood pressure before starting Viagra. Continue reading Metoprolol Succinate vs Tartrate: What's the difference between them? Metoprolol is available as two different salts: metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate.The main difference between metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate is that metoprolol tartrate is only available as an immediate-release tablet which means it must be taken several times per day, whereas metoprolol succinate is an extended-release tablet that can be taken once a day. As a result, there are differences in the dosages and indications for both metoprolol tartrate and metoprolol succinate and they are not considered interchangeable. Continue reading Related medical questions Are losartan and losartan potassium the same or different drugs? What is the strength of Prexxartan (valsartan) oral solution? What are the side effects of beta blockers? Best time to take amlodipine - day or night? Does metoprolol lower resting heart rate? What are the equivalent dosages of bumetanide, furosemide & torsemide? Should you drink a lot of water when taking Lasix? I have high blood pressure. Can I take Mucinex DM safely? How quickly does propranolol work? Does minoxidil work for beards? Does metoprolol make you sleepy? How long after taking 5 mg lisinopril will my blood pressure drop down? How is atenolol superior to metoprolol? Does caffeine cause high blood pressure? Can carbidopa/levodopa cause high blood pressure?
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