Cozaar Side Effects

Cozaar Side Effects, Information and Cozaar Tidbits

What is Cozaar?

Cozaar, or the gerenic Losartan, is a drug used to treat high blood pressure. It in in a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers and it works by relaxing blood vessels. For some patients, Cozaar is used to decrease the risk of stroke or to treat kidney problems caused by diabetes.

Angiotensin II receptor blockers are generally not the first line of defense, as diuertics and beta blockers are generally used first to treat hypertension.

Potential for Abuse?

No information available.

Cozaar Side Effects

There are several side effects associated with Cozaar. Get emergency help immediately if you show any signs of being allergic to Cozaar, such as hives, swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat; or difficulty breathing. Cozaar, in rare cases, can also cause a condition that deteriorates the skeletal muscle tissue which leads to kidney failure. If you experience muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness with a fever, nausea or vomiting and dark colored urine; call your doctor immediately.

Other serious Cozaar side effects:

• feeling light headed
• painful or difficult urination
• numbness or tingly feeling
• chest pain
• pale skin
• easy bruising or bleeding
• slow heart rate, weak pulse
• swelling in hands or feet
  
  

Less serious Cozaar side effects:

• runny or stuffy nose
• sore throat
• cough
• muscle, back or leg pain
• diarrhea
• headache, dizziness
• tiredness
• insomnia
  

This is not a complete list of Cozaar side effects. Consult your doctor for a full list.

Interesting Cozaar Tidbits

Here are some interesting tidbits on Cozaar

• Lorsartan was shown to be superior to atenolol in preventing adverse cardiovascular diseases (LIFE study).
• A mix of Cozaar and a diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide) is marketed as under the names Hyzaar and Anzaplus.
  

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