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Cozaar

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I take 50mgs twice a day just started that dosage in late June 2022 I have noticed low back pain on both sides of my back blood work showed a high creatinine level my Cardiologist did not mention I may get back pain from this med in my kidneys, how concerened should I be about this ? TY Jeffrey

July 27, 2022
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Here is the detailed information about Cozaar (Losartan) for heart disease based on the knowledge base:

Cozaar (Losartan) Overview
- Drug Name: Cozaar
- Generic Name: Losartan
- Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
- FDA Approval: Yes, for treating hypertension

How Cozaar Works
- Mechanism: Cozaar works by Show Full Answer

Here is the detailed information about Cozaar (Losartan) for heart disease based on the knowledge base:

Cozaar (Losartan) Overview
- Drug Name: Cozaar
- Generic Name: Losartan
- Drug Class: Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB)
- FDA Approval: Yes, for treating hypertension

How Cozaar Works
- Mechanism: Cozaar works by relaxing the blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure.

Administration
- Form: Tablet
- Dosage: Generally taken once daily

Common Side Effects
- Dizziness
- Cold symptoms
- Back pain

Rare but Serious Side Effects
- Fetal toxicity
- Low blood pressure

Additional Information
- Source for More Details: [Cozaar – Merck](http://www.merck.com/product/usa/pi_circulars/c...)

For more comprehensive information, you can visit the detailed page on Cozaar at MyHeartDiseaseTeam: [Cozaar (Losartan) for Heart Disease](https://www.MyHeartDiseaseTeam.com/treatments/c...).

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