Alternatives to losartan
7 same-class SPL records vs losartan - uses, FAERS reaction fields, and OTC/Rx flags from public FDA sources.
Brand: Cozaar
How to read a high-report FAERS peer set
losartan ranks in the upper FAERS-volume third of the corpus (#40 of 524); 7 same-class peers are listed for field comparison only. Labeled indication field for losartan: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children over 6 years old.
Top FAERS reaction fields for losartan total 80,595 reports across 10 reactions, set beside azilsartan, candesartan, eprosartan. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About losartan
Losartan is a medicine that lowers blood pressure. It can also help prevent strokes in some people with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart.
Used for: Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children over 6 years old. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It is also used to treat kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Losartan can also reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged left ventricle of the heart.
7 Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) peers (wide set)
azilsartan
RxEdarbi
candesartan
RxAtacand
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children ages 1 to 17. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Candesartan also treats heart failure by reducing the risk of death and hospitalization.
eprosartan
RxTeveten
Eprosartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It can be used by itself or with other medicines to lower your blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
irbesartan
RxAvapro
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It is also used to treat kidney problems caused by diabetes in people with high blood pressure.
olmesartan
RxBenicar
telmisartan
RxMicardis
Telmisartan is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It can also lower cardiovascular risk if you cannot take ACE inhibitors. Controlling high blood pressure is important for overall heart health.
valsartan
RxDiovan
Entresto is used to treat heart failure in adults and children aged one year and older. It helps people whose hearts don't pump blood well enough. It can reduce hospital visits and the risk of death from heart problems.
losartan vs azilsartan & candesartan · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Fatigue" shows the widest count spread between losartan and azilsartan, candesartan, eprosartan in this extract (8,693-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | losartan | azilsartan | candesartan | eprosartan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 11,852 | - | 3,159 | - |
| Diarrhoea | 9,870 | - | 2,764 | - |
| Nausea | 9,207 | - | 2,989 | - |
| Dyspnoea | 8,439 | - | 3,169 | - |
| Dizziness | 7,999 | - | 2,677 | - |
| Headache | 7,815 | - | 2,506 | - |
| Pain | 7,325 | - | 2,454 | - |
| Arthralgia | 6,302 | - | 2,146 | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
losartan FAERS volume vs class peers
FAERS volume band
losartan is FAERS corpus rank #40 of 524 (high volume tercile). Top-reaction field total: 80,595.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does losartan sit in FAERS report volume vs Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) peers? ▼
Registry note: FAERS counts are voluntary reports and do not establish causation or risk rates. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for losartan: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Cozaar SPL strings.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.