Losartan Hydrochlorothiazide Tips from Pharmacists

• You can take losartan hydrochlorothiazide with or without food. If it causes stomach pain, taking it with food might help.

• Measure your blood pressure at home, keep a log, and bring it to all your doctors’ appointments.

• Keep all your medical and laboratory appointments during treatment. Your doctor may want to monitor certain lab tests and adjust your dose.

• Take losartan and hydrochlorothiazide in the morning or afternoon to avoid getting up at night to urinate.

• This medication can make you drowsy and dizzy. Avoid driving or doing other hazardous activities until you know how it affects you.

• Losartan hydrochlorothiazide can cause lightheadedness when arising from a sitting or lying position. Get out of bed slowly to avoid falls.

• This medicine can increase skin sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid unnecessary sun exposure and wear protective clothing and sunscreen when outdoors.

• Eat a healthy salt-restricted diet and get regular exercise to help in controlling high blood pressure.