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Skip to main navigation Skip to main content Skip to footer For Medicare For Providers For Brokers For Employers Español For Individuals & Families: For Individuals & Families Medical Dental Other Supplemental Explore coverage through work How to Buy Health Insurance Types of Dental Insurance Open Enrollment vs. Special Enrollment See all topics Shop for Medicare plans Member Guide Find a Doctor Log in to myCigna Home Knowledge Center Wellness Library losartan What is the most important information I should know about losartan? What is the most important information I should know about losartan? Do not use if you are pregnant, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Losartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby during your second or third trimester. If you have diabetes, do not use losartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). What is losartan? What is losartan? Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist (sometimes called an ARB blocker). Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 years old. It is also used to lower the risk of stroke in certain people with heart disease. Losartan is also used to slow long-term kidney damage in people with type 2 diabetes who also have high blood pressure. Losartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking losartan? What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking losartan? You should not use losartan if you are allergic to it. If you have diabetes, do not use losartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine). You may also need to avoid taking losartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease. Do not use if you are pregnant, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Losartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. Tell your doctor if you have ever had: kidney disease; liver disease; congestive heart failure; an electrolyte imbalance (such as high levels of potassium in your blood); if you are on a low-salt diet; or if you are dehydrated. You should not breast-feed while using this medicine. Losartan is not approved for use by anyone younger than 6 years old. How should I take losartan? How should I take losartan? Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. You may take losartan with or without food. Call your doctor if you
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