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What Are The Repercussions Of Missing Losartan Dose?

Posted on Fri, 31 Mar 2017

Question: HI. I have been taking losartan hydoclorizada for several years 100mg/25mg. I ran out and wont be able to get any for 4 days. Is this a terrible danger?

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes there is

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.

You are taking a pretty good dose of Losartan(100mg) & hydrochlorothiazide (25mg).
Stopping it for 4 days may cause BP to rise to a very serious level.
So I recommend not to stop it & take it as per the schedule.

Thanks & take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (8 minutes later)

Thanks. Yes well, I dont really have a choice. Guess ill have to hope for the best. thanks.

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Monitor your bp regularly

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome back.
Please monitor your bp regularly and at least twice daily. Stop the salt intake completely. And please take it seriously if it goes above 180mm Hg.
And try to get the medications as soon as possible.
If you have access to alternate medication, you can take alternative to your medications. If that is possible let me know.
Thanks & take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (52 minutes later)

HI thank you for the advice. I think I found a way i can get my prescription filled tomorrow afternoon. So it will only be 30 hours or so.. hopefully :) should be ok.

Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome again.
I am really pleased & relaxed to know that you can now get your medicine. Take them as per schedule & monitor your bp regularly.
If you have any more question, I'll be happy to help or you can choose to close the discussion.
Wishing you a healthy life.
Thanks & take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng