Hyzaar Precautions and Warnings

There are several Hyzaar precautions and warnings to be aware of, including those relating to drug interactions, taking the medication while pregnant, and electrolyte imbalances in the body. Prior to taking Hyzaar, you should tell your healthcare provider if you have other conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes, or asthma. It is also important to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

Hyzaar: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Prior to taking
 Hyzaar® (losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide), you should talk to your healthcare provider if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
  • Are pregnant or trying to become pregnant
  • Are breastfeeding
  • Are on dialysis
  • Will be undergoing surgery or anesthesia.
     
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD
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