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Suggest Dosage For Losartan HCTZ
Question: I have hypertension and have been prescribed Losartan HCTZ 50-12.5 MG my BP is 158 over 95 After reading about Losartan the 12.5 Mg's is not enough to give me lower BP, according to the PDR the average dose is 25 MG's to 100 Mg's I am a retired dentist and have had hypertention for 20 years but was tired of the cough from lisinoprel so wanted something different
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the dose of Losartan HCTZ that you are taking is the minimal daily dose, with a therapeutic effect.
Your actual blood pressure values are still above the normal ranges, which means that your blood pressure is not under control.
That is why, I would recommend double the dose of Losartan HCTZ to two tablets in the morning.
It will help reduce your blood pressure values.
If your blood pressure values fall more than necessary and you feel light headed or dizzy, I would recommend reducing the dose of Losartan and take them separately : Losartan 50mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg in the morning.
Some other tips to reduce your blood pressure would be:
- reduce salt and caffeine intake
- perform a lot of physical activity (walking, aerobics, etc.).
- try to lose some pounds if you are overweight.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the dose of Losartan HCTZ that you are taking is the minimal daily dose, with a therapeutic effect.
Your actual blood pressure values are still above the normal ranges, which means that your blood pressure is not under control.
That is why, I would recommend double the dose of Losartan HCTZ to two tablets in the morning.
It will help reduce your blood pressure values.
If your blood pressure values fall more than necessary and you feel light headed or dizzy, I would recommend reducing the dose of Losartan and take them separately : Losartan 50mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg in the morning.
Some other tips to reduce your blood pressure would be:
- reduce salt and caffeine intake
- perform a lot of physical activity (walking, aerobics, etc.).
- try to lose some pounds if you are overweight.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
is losartan-HCTZ 50-12.5MG is that losartan 5o mg and hydroclorothiazide 12.5mg
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Yes it is equivalent to one tab losartan 50mg and 1 tb HTZ 12.5mg.
Hope to have been helpful!
Regards,
Dr.Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Yes it is equivalent to one tab losartan 50mg and 1 tb HTZ 12.5mg.
Hope to have been helpful!
Regards,
Dr.Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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