Comparing Atorvastatin vs Losartan

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Atorvastatin

Losartan

Prescription only

Atorvastatin is effective at lowering cholesterol; however, its use may be limited by side effects such as muscle pain. Prescribed for High Cholesterol, High Cholesterol - Familial Homozygous, High... View more

Prescription only

Losartan works on a hormone called angiotensin II to lower blood pressure and may also improve kidney function in some people. People being initiated on losartan should be adequately rehydrated and... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Atorvastatin has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 299 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 54% reported a negative effect.

Losartan has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 578 ratings on Drugs.com. 26% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 48% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Muscle pain (19.1%)
Pain (18.4%)
Weakness (11.0%)
Dizziness (10.4%)
Cramps (8.7%)
Headaches (8.7%)
Memory loss (7.4%)

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Dizziness (14.9%)
Anxiety (14.7%)
Tiredness (12.6%)
Headaches (12.1%)
Cough (11.9%)
Pain (10.9%)
Insomnia (8.3%)

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Drug Class

Statins

Angiotensin receptor blockers

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	50 each
Strength	20 mg
Per unit^*	$0.40 - $0.57
Cost^*	$19.91 - $28.28

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Quantity	50 each
Strength	50 mg
Per unit^*	$0.64
Cost^*	$32.05

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet

Oral tablet

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

14 hours

4.4 hours

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Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

A total of 402 drugs are known to interact with Atorvastatin:

46 major drug interactions (147 brand and generic names)
321 moderate drug interactions (889 brand and generic names)
35 minor drug interactions (255 brand and generic names)

A total of 324 drugs are known to interact with Losartan:

32 major drug interactions (165 brand and generic names)
276 moderate drug interactions (1331 brand and generic names)
16 minor drug interactions (39 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels of atorvastatin. This can increase the risk of side... View more
Atorvastatin may cause liver problems and using it with substantial quantities of alcohol may... View more

If you are taking losartan you should avoid potassium-containing salt substitutes or... View more
Losartan and alcohol may have additive effects in lowering your blood pressure. You may experience... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

December 17, 1996

April 14, 1995

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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