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Can Losartan Be Replaced By Valsartan?

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Posted on Mon, 28 Sep 2015
Question: Can Losartan 100 mg replace Valsartan 325mg that is being taken with Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg Amlodipine Besylate 10mg for high blood pressure?
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be taken

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Yes, this switch can be done. However I recommend monitoring of potassium and creatinine after a week as a switch from one ARB class of antihypertensive to another can cause increase in potassium and creatinine and dosage will require adjustment

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards
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Can Losartan Be Replaced By Valsartan?

Brief Answer: Can be taken Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Yes, this switch can be done. However I recommend monitoring of potassium and creatinine after a week as a switch from one ARB class of antihypertensive to another can cause increase in potassium and creatinine and dosage will require adjustment I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards