Comparing Labetalol vs Losartan

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Labetalol

Losartan

Prescription only

Labetalol works on both alpha and beta receptors in the heart to lower blood pressure. Heart rate is only mildly affected, and dizziness may be reported when going from a sitting or lying down... View more

Prescription only

Losartan works on a hormone called angiotensin II to lower blood pressure and may also improve kidney function in some people. People being initiated on losartan should be adequately rehydrated and... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Labetalol has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 28 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 29% reported a negative effect.

Losartan has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 579 ratings on Drugs.com. 26% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

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Anxiety (15.0%)
Dizziness (14.9%)
Tiredness (13.1%)
Headaches (12.1%)
Cough (11.9%)
Pain (10.9%)
Insomnia (8.3%)

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Drug Class

Non-cardioselective beta blockers

Angiotensin receptor blockers

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	100 each
Strength	200 mg
Per unit^*	$0.39
Cost^*	$38.60

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Quantity	50 each
Strength	50 mg
Per unit^*	$0.64
Cost^*	$32.05

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Dosage Forms

Intravenous solution
Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

7.5 hours

4.4 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 540 drugs are known to interact with Labetalol:

49 major drug interactions (216 brand and generic names)
455 moderate drug interactions (3184 brand and generic names)
36 minor drug interactions (237 brand and generic names)

A total of 326 drugs are known to interact with Losartan:

32 major drug interactions (165 brand and generic names)
278 moderate drug interactions (1342 brand and generic names)
16 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Labetalol and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may... View more

If you are taking losartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or... View more
Losartan and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 01, 1984

April 14, 1995

WADA Class View classifications

P1 - Beta-Blockers

N/A

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Comparing Labetalol vs Losartan

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