Diclofenac and Losartan: Can You Take Them Together?

Here's what FDA-approved drug labeling shows.

MODERATE

Interaction Found

Taking diclofenac (an NSAID pain reliever) with losartan (a blood pressure medicine) together can cause kidney problems, low blood pressure, dizziness, and high potassium levels in your blood.

What to do: Talk to your doctor about taking these medicines together. Your doctor may want to check your kidney function and potassium levels with blood tests. Do not stop either medicine without talking to your doctor first.

Source: FDA-approved drug labeling via openFDA

About These Medications

Diclofenac — View full safety profile, side effects, and all known interactions.

Losartan — View full safety profile, side effects, and all known interactions.

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Other interactions with Losartan

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SafeCheck provides drug interaction information from FDA-approved product labeling (openFDA). This is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making medication decisions.