Losartan + Ramipril is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Losartan + Ramipril is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Losartan + Ramipril safe for pregnant women?
Losartan + Ramipril should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Losartan + Ramipril safe during breastfeeding?
Losartan + Ramipril may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Losartan + Ramipril on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Losartan + Ramipril on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Losartan + Ramipril on the Liver?
Side effects of Losartan + Ramipril rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Losartan + Ramipril on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Losartan + Ramipril on the heart have been reported.
Losartan + Ramipril should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Losartan + Ramipril unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Losartan + Ramipril habit forming or addictive?
Losartan + Ramipril is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Losartan + Ramipril
Taking Losartan + Ramipril with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Losartan + Ramipril
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Losartan + Ramipril.
No, Losartan + Ramipril does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Losartan + Ramipril is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Take Losartan + Ramipril once or twice a day as advised/prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of drugs from the stomach.
Yes, Losartan + Ramipril can cause dizziness. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
Take Losartan + Ramipril as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
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