Indapamide and uric acid

Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: May 13 2009

Q: Previously I was prescribed Indapamide 2.5 mg daily but recently my cardiologist changed the drug to Losartan 50 mg daily due to an increase in uric acid. My BP used to be 140/88-95 before taking any drug, then it came down to 130 /80-85 after indapamide but now after taking Losartan for a month my BP is 120/74. Should I continue Losartan? Is the drug Indapamide known to induce an increase in uric acid?

A: Uric acid is one of the things that should be monitored while taking the drug Indapamide. You doctor has recommended a change based on your laboratory tests. You have gotten a good response to your blood pressure with Losartan and should continue unless your doctor directs you otherwise.

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