Who can take losartan
Most adults aged 18 years and over can take losartan.
Children aged 6 years and older can take it, but only to treat high blood pressure.
Your doctor may prescribe losartan if you've tried taking similar blood pressure-lowering medicines such as ramipril and lisinopril, but had to stop because of side effects such as a dry, irritating cough.
Who may not be able to take it
Losartan is not suitable for some people. To make sure it's safe for you, tell your doctor if you:
- have ever had an allergic reaction to losartan or any other medicine
- have diabetes
- have heart, liver or kidney problems
- recently had a kidney transplant
- have had diarrhoea or vomiting while taking losartan
- have been on a low salt diet
- have low blood pressure (hypotension)
- are trying to get pregnant, are already pregnant or you are breastfeeding