Do not use Hyzaar if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
You should not use this medicine if you are unable to urinate.
If you have diabetes, do not use Hyzaar together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
You may also need to avoid taking Hyzaar with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
In rare cases, Hyzaar can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Hyzaar if you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide or losartan, if you are unable to urinate.
To make sure Hyzaar is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
lupus;
liver or kidney disease;
asthma or allergies;
diabetes;
gout;
congestive heart failure;
glaucoma;
low or high levels of potassium in your blood;
high cholesterol or triglyceride levels; or
an allergy to penicillin or sulfa drugs.
Do not use if Hyzaar you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Hydrochlorothiazide and losartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
You should not breast-feed while using this medicine.
How should I take Hyzaar?
Take Hyzaar exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking this medicine. This can lead to very low blood pressure, a serious electrolyte imbalance, or kidney failure.
If you need surgery or medical tests, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using Hyzaar.
If you have high blood pressure, keep using Hyzaar even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
