Losartan (Cozaar) side effects
This side effect is printed on the FDA label for Losartan. It was a question in our daily quiz, where you pick the real side effect from four choices.
Harm to an unborn baby
It's a boxed warning shared by several common blood pressure drugs.
From the FDA label
“Losartan potassium can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman.”
Losartan label, updated Sep 3, 2026 ·
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What to watch for
If you become pregnant, stop and call your doctor right away.
58 reports to the FDA's adverse event system mention exposure during pregnancy. A report is not proof the drug caused it. See the query
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