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Combination drugs: Cozaar-Comp®, Hyzaar®
Losartan is used alone or in combination with hydrochlorothiazide (Hyzaar®) in the treatment of high blood pressure. It is a type of drug called an angiotensin II receptor antagonist.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
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or eating any of these foods with your medication, read this article in full for details. |
Potassium |
| Depletion or interference |
None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known |
| Supportive interaction |
None known |
| Reduced drug absorption/bioavailability |
None known |
| Adverse interaction |
None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
Interactions with Dietary Supplements
Potassium
Losartan has caused significant increases in blood potassium levels.1 Potassium
supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes (No Salt®, Morton Salt
Substitute®, and others), and even high-potassium foods (primarily fruit) should be avoided by those taking losartan, unless
directed otherwise by their doctor.
Interactions with Foods and Other Compounds
Food
The intestinal absorption of losartan may be reduced up to 10% if taken with food.2
Although this is a minor reduction, losartan should be taken an hour before or two hours after
food for maximum effectiveness.
