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What Causes Frequent Urination After Started Losartan?

im taking losartan and urinating a lot. does losartan contains a diuretic? i used to take Diovan but it was switched because it was expensive (hmo) ??? didnt have the problem before) i take 2 pills for blood press;Losartan & amlodipine every morning...... before i used to take norvasc & diovan (never had any problems????)
Fri, 21 Feb 2014
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Hello,
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Losartan is an antihypertensive medication belonging to Angiotensin receptor antagonists group.
Increased urination is one of the side effects of losartan,but its not a diuretic.This side effect is more if it is combined with hydrochlorothiazide group of antihypertensive drugs.
Hence, you should drink a lot of water when you are using this.This will subside once you get adjusted to the medication in 2-3 weeks.
Hope i have cleared your doubts.
Thank you.
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What Causes Frequent Urination After Started Losartan?

Hello, Welcome to HCM Losartan is an antihypertensive medication belonging to Angiotensin receptor antagonists group. Increased urination is one of the side effects of losartan,but its not a diuretic.This side effect is more if it is combined with hydrochlorothiazide group of antihypertensive drugs. Hence, you should drink a lot of water when you are using this.This will subside once you get adjusted to the medication in 2-3 weeks. Hope i have cleared your doubts. Thank you.