Amlodipine + Chlorthalidone + Losartan

Uses

Losartan, Amlodipine, and Chlorthalidone are used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

How it Works

How Losartan, Amlodipine, and Chlorthalidone work Losartan, Amlodipine, and Chlorthalidone is a combination of three medications: Losartan, Amlodipine, and Chlorthalidone. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB), while Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker (CCB). Together, they work by widening and relaxing blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that removes excess water and certain electrolytes from the body through urine. Over time, it also contributes to relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Losartan, Amlodipine, and Chlorthalidone include ankle swelling, headache, dizziness, tiredness, palpitations, sleepiness, increased blood uric acid, glucose intolerance, changes in taste, flushing (a sensation of warmth in the face, ears, neck, and trunk), upset stomach, and altered blood lipid levels.

Expert Advice

You have been prescribed Losartan, Amlodipine, and Chlorthalidone for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes and heart attacks.
This medication may cause dizziness; therefore, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Losartan, Amlodipine, and Chlorthalidone may lead to dehydration.
Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you experience extreme thirst, muscle weakness, or a very dry mouth.
The use of Losartan, Amlodipine, and Chlorthalidone during pregnancy or breastfeeding is considered unsafe.