More about Losartan: More about Ramipril: Generic Status: Lower-cost generic is available
26% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 49% reported a negative effect
The out-of-pocket cost for 30 tablets of losartan 100 mg can range from $28-$70, and the Medicare Part D copay is about $0-$13
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Ramipril has an average rating of 5
See more But there are other options, including olmesartan (Benicar), telmisartan (Micardis), and valsartan (Diovan)
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Lisinopril and losartan are two first-choice medications for treating high blood pressure
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The out-of-pocket cost for 30 tablets of 10 mg lisinopril is about $15, and the Medicare Part D copay is about $0-$7
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37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% reported a negative effect
While they both belong to the same class of drugs called angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACE inhibitors), there are some key differences between them
Metoprolol has an average rating of 5
The main differences between losartan (Cozaar) and valsartan (Diovan) are: Losartan has a shorter duration of action (length of time it works for) at lower dosages than valsartan
Coreg CR, Toprol XL, Zebeta, Entresto, Prinivil, and Zestril are some carvedilol alternatives
Warfarin is an oral blood thinner medication that requires frequent monitoring
Amlodipine has an average rating of 4
Effectively treating Type 2 diabetes mellitus often requires multiple medications, and Janumet (sitagliptin / metformin) is a combination product that can reduce your pill and copay burden
However, Losartan DOES come in a form that contains HCT
In type 1 diabetic proteinuric CKD, an ARB may be used as an alternative in patients who cannot tolerate an ACE inhibitor (eg, due to cough) (Bakris 2019; Mann 2020; McCulloch 2019)
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Lower-cost generic is available
Generally, doctors prescribe this medication to treat heart failure and hypertension
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36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 43% reported a negative effect
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Losartan has an average rating of 4