• Image of Hyzaar medication

    • LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Generic for HYZAAR)

LOSARTAN; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (loe SAR tan; hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) treats high blood pressure. It may also be used to prevent a stroke in people with heart disease and high blood pressure. It relaxes your blood vessels and helps your kidneys remove more fluid through the urine, which lowers blood pressure. This medication is a combination of an ARB and diuretic.

LOSARTAN-HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Generic for HYZAAR) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Losartan Potassium 50mg, Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Alcohol
    • Severity: Moderate
    • Notes for Consumers: It is best to limit your intake of alcohol while taking this drug. Alcohol can increase the risk for low blood pressure and dizziness. If the blood pressure drops too low, you may feel dizzy or faint, in some cases falls or fainting may occur. Do not drive or operate machinery, or perform other hazardous tasks if you have been taking alcohol with this drug.
    • Notes for Professionals: Patients should be cautioned that ingesting alcohol can increase the chance of low blood pressure and dizziness when taking a thiazide diuretic or the related drug, metolazone. Patients may wish to limit alcohol ingestion while taking one of these diuretics and should be monitored for signs or symptoms of hypotension, including postural hypotension and dizziness.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.