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Can I eat this with Losartan?
Grapefruit juice stops losartan working properly, and alcohol increases the risk of side effects such as dizziness.
Also sold as Cozaar. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 85 foods and drinks for Losartan (11 to avoid, 67 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Losartan with food?
- Take it with or without food.
- Can I drink grapefruit juice with Losartan?
- No, avoid it. It can stop your medicine working properly.
- Can I eat grapefruit with Losartan?
- No, avoid it. Grapefruit juice can stop losartan working properly.
- Can I drink alcohol with Losartan?
- Yes, with care. Limit how much you drink because it can increase the risk of side effects.
- Can I eat bananas with Losartan?
- Yes, with care. Supplements and salt substitutes that contain potassium may not mix well with losartan.
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1 · What do you take?
Grapefruit juice stops losartan working properly, and alcohol increases the risk of side effects such as dizziness.
Avoid grapefruit juice because it can stop losartan working properly. Limit alcohol as it increases the risk of side effects like dizziness. You can eat normally otherwise, though supplements and salt substitutes containing potassium may not mix well with losartan.
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When to take it: Take it with or without food.
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Foods to avoid with Losartan· 11
Take care with Losartan· 67
Fine with Losartan· 7
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Further reading on Losartan
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