Cozaar is a medication that is used to treat high blood pressure and diabetic nephropathy. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at Cozaar and its specific uses, possible side effects, and dosing information.
As this eMedTV page explains, people taking Cozaar to treat high blood pressure may experience Cozaar side effects such as infection, dizziness, or back pain. This page covers the side effects of Cozaar that can occur in different types of patients.
As this eMedTV page explains, weight gain is a rare but possible side effect that can occur in people taking Cozaar for diabetic nephropathy. This article covers Cozaar and weight gain, including tips on dealing with gradual weight gain.
In clinical studies, sexual side effects were reported by less than 1 percent of patients taking Cozaar. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of possible Cozaar sexual side effects, such as erectile dysfunction and decreased sex drive.
As this eMedTV page explains, there are possible side effects of Cozaar, and hair loss is one that occurs in less than 1% of patients. Because this side effect occurs so rarely, it is difficult to say whether it is caused by Cozaar or other factors.
Depression is a rare but possible side effect that occurs in less than 1 percent of patients taking Cozaar. This eMedTV Web page discusses Cozaar and depression, including an overview of the possible symptoms of depression.
Common Cozaar uses may include the treatment of diabetic nephropathy and high blood pressure. This part of the eMedTV archives describes each of these uses in more detail and discusses Cozaar use in children.
As this eMedTV article explains, the recommended starting Cozaar dosage for diabetic nephropathy treatment is 50 mg once daily. This article also offers dosing recommendations for high blood pressure control and helpful tips for taking the medicine.
This page on the eMedTV site lists drugs (such as lithium and fluconazole) that may cause Cozaar interactions. As this page explains, some Cozaar drug interactions can cause the drug levels in your blood to become too high, which can be dangerous.
Cozaar can potentially cause extreme low blood pressure, which can result in dizziness or fainting. This eMedTV page offers more Cozaar precautions and warnings, including other possible side effects and information on who should not take the drug.
Because the drug can potentially harm a fetus, Cozaar is generally not recommended during pregnancy. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at Cozaar and pregnancy, including information on the FDA pregnancy category system.
Signs of a Cozaar overdose may include dizziness, loss of consciousness, and increased heart rate. This eMedTV segment contains a list of other possible overdose symptoms and discusses various treatment options that are available.
There is currently no generic Cozaar available on the market. As this page of the eMedTV Web site explains, Cozaar's first patent expires in 2010. This page talks about the possibility of a generic Cozaar becoming available after this patent expires.
