During the last flu season, 26 people were reported to have died from influenza-related illnesses across the state, with six of those deaths coming from Southeast Idaho. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 36,000 people die from influenza-related illnesses each year.
Read More. Side effects of losartan potassium-hydrochlorothiazide tablets such as dizziness, myalgia, muscle pain, weakness and restlessness may be managed with dose adjustment. Cutting the pill may result in unequal doses for each medicine and may not be as effective.
While taking losartan-hydrochlorothiazide, do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless you have discussed this with your doctor. This is because in some people taking losartan-hydrochlorothiazide, potassium in the blood can increase or decrease to dangerous levels. Losartan-hydrochlorothiazide may affect electrolytes in the blood (including sodium, potassium, magnesium, and chloride).