What foods should be avoided when taking losartan?
Potential Negative Interaction Potassium supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes (No Salt, Morton Salt Substitute, and others), and even high-potassium foods (including Noni juice) should be avoided by those taking losartan, unless directed otherwise by their doctor.
What is the problem with losartan?
The most common possible side effects of losartan include dizziness, stuffy nose, back pain, chest pain, diarrhea, high potassium levels, low blood pressure, low blood sugar, and tiredness (FDA, 2018-a).
Is losartan safe in 2021?
On April 26, 2021, the FDA designated the recalls Class II, communicating use of the drug may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or a remote possibility of serious harm. Losartan is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure.
Can I eat banana while taking losartan?
There aren’t any known interactions between losartan and bananas, grapefruit, or coffee. But losartan may cause a high level of potassium in your blood. Bananas are rich in potassium. So it’s possible that eating bananas while taking losartan can increase your risk for this side effect.
Should you take losartan at night or in the morning?
Your doctor may suggest that you take your first dose before bedtime, because it can make you dizzy. After the very first dose, you can take losartan at any time of day. Try to take it at the same time every day.
Is losartan safe to take after recall?
Yes — the safety of the drug itself is not the issue in the recall of losartan. The issue lies solely with the contamination. In general, losartan is a safe drug. Contaminated losartan, however, may pose serious health risks. Contact your doctor if you are taking recalled losartan to get a safer alternative treatment.
How long does losartan stay in your system?
The losartan in the system does not last long. The liver converts it to a more powerful medicine. The more powerful form of losartan has a half life of 6 to 9 hours. That means every 6 to 9 hours half of the medicine is removed from the body.
Is losartan safe after recall?
Neither losartan nor any other ARBs are affected by the valsartan recall. The recall is related to the production of valsartan from one specific manufacturer. It is due to a contamination being detected and not because valsartan itself was found to be unsafe.
When to take losartan morning or night?
Depends on indicatio: Losec (omeprazole) is taken once daily. Probably best to take at bedtime, but it depends on the indication and what other medications you are taking.