Drug interactions between losartan and valsartan
| Results for the following 2 drugs: |
|---|
| losartan |
| valsartan |
Interactions between your drugs
There were no interactions found in our database between losartan and valsartan - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
losartan
A total of 545 drugs (2877 brand and generic names) are known to interact with losartan.
- Losartan is in the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers.
- Losartan is used to treat the following conditions:
valsartan
A total of 486 drugs (2460 brand and generic names) are known to interact with valsartan.
- Valsartan is a member of the drug class angiotensin receptor blockers.
- Valsartan is used to treat the following conditions:
Drug and food interactions
losartan food
Applies to: losartan
If you are taking losartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
In some patients grapefruits and grapefruit juice may decrease the efficacy of losartan. Grapefruits and grapefruit juice should be avoided if an interaction is suspected. Orange juice is not expected to interact.
valsartan food
Applies to: valsartan
If you are taking valsartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or over-the-counter potassium supplements without first talking to your doctor. This can cause high levels of potassium in your blood. High levels of potassium can cause weakness, irregular heartbeat, confusion, tingling of the extremities, or feelings of heaviness in the legs. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these symptoms.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
Therapeutic duplication is the use of more than one medicine from the same drug category or therapeutic class to treat the same condition. This can be intentional in cases where drugs with similar actions are used together for demonstrated therapeutic benefit. It can also be unintentional in cases where a patient has been treated by more than one doctor, or had prescriptions filled at more than one pharmacy, and can have potentially adverse consequences.
Angiotensin II inhibitors
Therapeutic duplication
The recommended maximum number of medicines in the 'angiotensin II inhibitors' category to be taken concurrently is usually one. Your list includes two medicines belonging to the 'angiotensin II inhibitors' category:
- losartan
- valsartan
Note: The benefits of taking this combination of medicines may outweigh any risks associated with therapeutic duplication. This information does not take the place of talking to your doctor. Always check with your healthcare provider to determine if any adjustments to your medications are needed.
See Also
Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
| No information available. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
