Comparing Losartan vs Telmisartan

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Losartan

Telmisartan

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

Prescription only

Prescribed for High Blood Pressure, Cardiovascular Risk Reduction, Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease. Telmisartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

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.

Telmisartan has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 90 ratings on Drugs.com. 38% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 34% 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.

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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Dizziness (27.8%)
Headaches (13.3%)
Pain (8.9%)
Chest pain (7.8%)
Insomnia (7.8%)
Irritability (6.7%)
Tiredness (6.7%)

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Drug Class

Angiotensin receptor blockers

Angiotensin receptor blockers

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

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

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Quantity	30 each
Strength	20 mg
Per unit^*	$1.99
Cost^*	$59.79

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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.

4.4 hours

24 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 D Positive evidence of risk

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category D Positive evidence of risk

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Drug Interactions

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)

A total of 288 drugs are known to interact with Telmisartan:

32 major drug interactions (165 brand and generic names)
252 moderate drug interactions (1269 brand and generic names)
4 minor drug interactions (13 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

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

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

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

April 14, 1995

November 10, 1998

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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