Compare Hyzaar vs Cozaar

Compare Hyzaar

vs Cozaar

Compare Hyzaar to Cozaar. To make a decision about Hyzaar vs Cozaar, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Hyzaar or Cozaar

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Uses of Hyzaar

Hyzaar is also known by the generic name Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide

USES:
This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications:
losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water.

Uses of Cozaar

Cozaar is also known by the generic name Losartan

USES:
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.

Hyzaar and Cozaar Have 11 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hyperkalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus - Upper Respiratory Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Serious Muscle Damage that may Lead to Kidney Failure - Rhabdomyolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

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Hyzaar Has 29 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Cozaar

Critical Seriousness - Low Blood Counts due to Bone Marrow Failure - Aplastic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood - Hypercalcemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Imbalance in Body Salts like Potassium and Sodium - Disorder of Electrolytes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Gout is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Nearsightedness - Myopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood - Hyperuricemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - High Blood Sugar - Hyperglycemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Deficiency of Granulocytes a Type of White Blood Cell - Agranulocytosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Interstitial Nephritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood - Hypomagnesemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction causing Inflammation of Blood Vessels - Hypersensitivity Angiitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Skin Rash with Sloughing - Exfoliative Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Closed Angle Glaucoma - Narrow Angle Glaucoma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Disease - Renal Disease is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Critical Seriousness - Acid Base Problem with Low Chloride and Basic pH Blood - Hypochloremic Alkalosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

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Cozaar Has 0 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Hyzaar

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Hyzaar and Cozaar Have 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar. Muscle Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar. Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Hyzaar and Cozaar. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Hyzaar Has 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Cozaar

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Imbalance in Body Salts like Potassium and Sodium - Disorder of Electrolytes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood - Hypokalemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood - Hyponatremia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

Acid Base Problem with Low Chloride and Basic pH Blood - Hypochloremic Alkalosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Hyzaar but not Cozaar.

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Cozaar Has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Cozaar

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Hyzaar and Cozaar Treat 11 Conditions in Common

High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is treated by both Hyzaar and Cozaar. Hypertension with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy is treated by both Hyzaar and Cozaar.

Hyzaar has 27 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Hyzaar.

Hyzaar Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Anuria - Absence of Urine Formation is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Relative Contraindications

Acute Pancreatitis - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Azotemia is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Gout is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hepatic Coma - Unconsciousness Resulting from Liver Cell Deterioration is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hyperuricemia - High Amount of Uric Acid in the Blood is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hypochloremic Alkalosis - Acid Base Problem with Low Chloride and Basic pH Blood is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hypokalemia - Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hypomagnesemia - Low Amount of Magnesium in the Blood is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hyponatremia - Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia - Yellowing of the Skin in a Newborn Child is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Secondary Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Angle-Closure Glaucoma caused by Another Disease is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Contraindication Warnings

Diabetes Mellitus - Diabetes is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hypercalcemia - High Amount of Calcium in the Blood is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Hyperparathyroidism - Increased Activity of the Parathyroid Gland is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Sympathectomy is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus is a contraindication of Hyzaar.

Cozaar has 8 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Cozaar.

Cozaar Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Angioedema - Giant Hives is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Relative Contraindications

Hyperkalemia - High Amount of Potassium in the Blood is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Hypotension - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Hypovolemia - Decreased Blood Volume is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Contraindication Warnings

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Renal Artery Stenosis is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Renal Disease with Mild to Moderate Renal Function Impairment - Mild to Moderate Kidney Impairment is a contraindication of Cozaar.

Hyzaar - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Cozaar - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.