Can I take Atorvastatin and Losartan together?

You can take atorvastatina y losartán together as they do not interact with each other.

Atorvastatin and losartan are processed by different pathways in the liver and do not interfere with how the body absorbs or removes each other.

También actúan en diferentes sistemas (colesterol vs. presión arterial) sin causar efectos aditivos dañinos.

How to take atotorvastatina y losartán de manera segura

• Take them at the same time each day to help you remember.

• Always inform your doctor if you experience unusual muscle pain or weakness, which is a rare side effect of estatinas, pero esto no es causado por tomar losartán.

Embarazo

You must not take these medicines if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, as they can cause serious harm to an unborn baby. Use effective contraception while taking these medicines.

Muscle disorders - atorvastatin

Busque atención médica inmediata si experimenta dolor, sensibilidad o debilidad muscular inexplicables. En casos raros, esto puede conducir a una condición grave llamada rabdomiólisis que causa daño renal.

Jugo de toronja

Grapefruit juice contains compounds that can increase the level of atorvastatin in your blood. This may increase your risk of side effects, such as muscle pain or damage.

Avoid drinking large quantities (more than 1.2 litres per day), though it is safest to avoid it altogether or keep intake to very small amounts.

Alcohol

Aunque no hay una interacción 'química' directa, ambos medicamentos pueden afectar el hígado o disminuir la presión arterial.

Drinking alcohol while taking losartan can increase the medicine's blood-pressure-lowering effect, making you feel dizzy or lightheaded.

For atorvastatin, heavy drinking increases the risk of liver problems. It is advised to keep within the recommended weekly limits.

Salt substitutes

Losartan can increase the levels of potassium in your blood. Many 'low-sodium' salt substitutes use potassium chloride instead of sodium.

El uso de estos mientras toma losartán puede provocar niveles peligrosamente altos de potasio (hiperpotasemia). Verifique las etiquetas de los sustitutos de sal y consulte a su farmacéutico.

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Descargo de responsabilidad

Esta información es solo para fines educativos generales y no debe considerarse como un sustituto del consejo médico profesional. Siempre consulte a su médico de cabecera, farmacéutico u otro profesional de la salud calificado antes de tomar decisiones sobre sus medicamentos. Las circunstancias individuales pueden variar, y solo un profesional de la salud que conozca su historial médico puede proporcionar orientación personalizada.