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Hyzaar. Do not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to losartan, hydrochlorothiazide, or a sulfonamide (sulfa drug). Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or you are not able to urinate. Do not use this medicine together with aliskiren (TekturnaÂ®) if you have diabetes or severe kidney disease.
Losartan is a medication that is prescribed to treat diabetic nephropathy and high blood pressure. Losartan potassium (CozaarÂ®) is a prescription medicine that has been licensed to treat several conditions related to the heart and blood vessels. It is part of a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers, or ARBs for short. As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with losartan. However, not everyone who takes the medicine will have problems. In fact, most people tolerate it well. When side effects do occur, they are often minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider.