What is Cozaar: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Cozaar

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Drink plenty of fluids if you exercise, sweat more than usual, or have diarrhea or vomiting.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Drink plenty of fluids if you exercise, sweat more than usual, or have diarrhea or vomiting.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Cozaar

Cozaar contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to losartan, or if you are pregnant. Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren if you have diabetes.

Cozaar warnings

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, congestive heart failure, or diabetes. Tell your doctor if you have had angioedema that was caused by a blood pressure medicine.

• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Cozaar interactions

• Some medicines can affect how losartan works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: LithiumRifampin A diuretic (water pill), such as spironolactone, triamterene, or amilorideNSAID pain or arthritis medicine, such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, or naproxenAnother blood pressure medicine, such as aliskiren, benazepril, enalapril, or lisinopril

• Ask your doctor before you use any medicine, supplement, or salt substitute that contains potassium.

• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.