LOSARTAN POTASSIUM
According to the FDA label: Losartan Potassium tablets are an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: Treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure in adults and children greater than 6 years old. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. (1.1) Reduction of the risk of stroke in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy. There is evidence that this benefit does not apply to Black patients.
169,594 adverse event reports submitted to the FDA (2001–2026)
Top Reported Adverse Events
The most frequently reported events in association with LOSARTAN POTASSIUM in the FAERS database. These are events reported by patients taking this medication — not necessarily caused by it. A single report may include multiple events.
Who Is Reporting
Demographics of patients in FAERS reports that included this information. Not all reports include patient demographics.
By Sex
By Age Group
Reported Outcomes
Outcomes recorded in FAERS reports that included LOSARTAN POTASSIUM. A single report may involve multiple reactions, each with a different outcome. These categories are defined by FDA reporting guidelines, not by PillSignal.
Report Volume Over Time
Number of FAERS reports received per quarter for LOSARTAN POTASSIUM. Changes in volume may reflect shifts in prescribing rates, media attention, or reporting behavior — not changes in the medication's safety profile.
Related Drugs
Other medications with similar adverse event profiles in FDA FAERS reports.
Data Source
This data is sourced from the FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) via the OpenFDA API. PillSignal is not affiliated with the FDA.
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