Losartan Potassium, Hydrochlorothiazide Oral Tablet 100-12.5Mg Drug Medication Dosage Information
show timeout overlay link

Your Session Is About to Expire

This online session is about to expire due to inactivity. Click Continue to return to page.

  • Weekly Ad

Losartan Potassium, Hydrochlorothiazide: Oral tablet (100-12.5mg)

Detailed Information
Also see:
  • Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Find other class related drugs
  • Find additional patient usage statistics
Visit Drug Summary Page
Drug Image file DrugItem_14370.JPG
Losartan/HCTZ 100mg-12.5mg Tab
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Pill Identification: F  |  74
Drug Image file DrugItem_19618.JPG
Losartan/HCTZ 100mg-12.5mg Tab
Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Pill Identification: LU  |  M42
Drug Image file DrugItem_13622.JPG
Losartan/HCTZ 100mg-12.5mg Tab
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Pill Identification: 93  |  7369
Drug Image file DrugItem_20201.JPG
Losartan/HCTZ 100mg-12.5mg Tab
Sandoz Inc. a Novartis Company
Pill Identification: SZ 309 
Drug Image file DrugItem_13176.JPG
Losartan/HCTZ 100mg-12.5mg Tab
Torrent Pharma, Inc
Pill Identification: 1117 

What is this Medicine?

LOSARTAN; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (loe SAR tan; hye droe klor oh THYE a zide) is a combination of a drug that relaxes blood vessels and a diuretic. It is used to treat high blood pressure. This medicine may also reduce the risk of stroke in certain patients.

CVS Pharmacy Patient Statistics for Losartan Potassium, Hydrochlorothiazide: Oral tablet(100-12.5mg)
Generic vs. Brand Name Usage*
*Brand contains same active ingredient but may not represent FDA-approved generic equivalent
Usage By Strength
In-Depth Information
Select a Medication

Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide 100mg-12.5mg Tablet

NDC: 658620469
  • Prescription Required
  • Not a Controlled Drug
    (CSA Schedule)
  • FDA Approved




FDA approved for the following conditions:
Hypertension, Stroke Prophylaxis

Storage Information
Protect from light
Store at controlled room temperature (between 68 and 77 degrees F)
Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide 100mg-12.5mg Tablet
Drug Image file DrugItem_14370.JPG
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Pill Identification: F  |  74
Shape: oval
Color: white
Ingredients
Close All Sections Show

Reported Side Effects for Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide 100mg-12.5mg Tablet

Close Show
High Potassium Level Incidence:
0.4%*
Severity: SEVERE
Onset: DELAYED
Loose Stools Incidence:
>1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Tired Incidence:
>1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Sore Throat Incidence:
>1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Upset Stomach Incidence:
>1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Headache Incidence:
>1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Weakness Incidence:
>1.0%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Stomach Pain Incidence:
1.2%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Sinus Infection Incidence:
1.2%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Swelling Incidence:
1.3%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
Rapid Heart Rate Incidence:
1.4%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: EARLY
Skin Rash Incidence:
1.4%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Back Pain Incidence:
2.1%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Cough Incidence:
2.6%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Lightheadedness Incidence:
5.7%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: EARLY
Infection Incidence:
6.1%*
Severity: MILD
Onset: DELAYED
Low Potassium Levels Incidence:
6.7%*
Severity: MODERATE
Onset: DELAYED
*This is an approximate aggregated range of reported side effects from clinical studies performed on this drug. Your experience with this drug may be different.
Daily Life Interactions for Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide 100mg-12.5mg Tablet
Close Show

Elements of your daily lifestyle may have an effect on the medications you are taking. Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects, reduce the effectiveness of your medicine or possibly increase the action of a particular medicine.

Moderate Lifestyle Interaction
Alcohol and Losartan Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide 100mg-12.5mg Tablet(Hydrochlorothiazide)
Close Show
Alcohol and Antihypertensives(Hydrochlorothiazide)
Although an interaction is possible, Ethanol (alchohol) and Antihypertensive Agents (drugs used to reduce high blood pressure) may be used together. Ethanol or alchohol-containing beverages may increase the effects of Antihypertensive Agents on your blood pressure. If the blood pressure drops too low while taking Ethanol and Antihypertensive Agents, you may become dizzy or feel faint. To limit this interaction, avoid alcohol-containing beverages while taking medicines to lower your blood pressure. Do not stand or sit up too quickly. Contact your prescriber if you have dizziness which does not go away.
Pregnancy & Lactation Information
Close Show
FIRST Trimester

Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.

SECOND Trimester

Class D - Adequate well-controlled or observational studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy may outweigh the potential risk. For example, the drug may be acceptable if needed in a life-threatening situation or serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective.

THIRD Trimester

Class D - Adequate well-controlled or observational studies in pregnant women have demonstrated a risk to the fetus. However, the benefits of therapy may outweigh the potential risk. For example, the drug may be acceptable if needed in a life-threatening situation or serious disease for which safer drugs cannot be used or are ineffective.

Lactation

Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.


Learning More About
Visit the Drug Summary page where you can:
  • Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Find other class related drugs
  • Find additional patient usage statistics
Learn More
Patient Experiences with Losartan Potassium, Hydrochlorothiazide

Close Show

We want to help you stay educated about the medications you are taking. View other
patient's observations and share your own.

Be sure to consult your health care provider before taking any medications. Other
patient's comments should not be considered medical advice or health care provider
recommendations.