Guide To Losartan

Uses And Benefits

Losartan is mostly used to treat hypertension! It also reduces stroke risk in patients with left ventricular hypertrophy who also have high blood pressure. Type 2 diabetes patients with high blood pressure also benefit! This medication will slow the progress of long-term kidney damage in these individuals. Losartan also treats heart failure, chronic kidney disease, and diabetic neuropathy!

This medication may also be prescribed 'off-label.' Doctors will discuss this directly with their patients. Of course, patients must discuss the risks and benefits of losartan with their doctor. This discussion is even more important when 'off-label' use is being considered!

Reveal the side effects of this medication next.