whether losartan or other angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) cause cancer or heart problems
August 2010
See updated FDA information regarding ARBs/cancer and Olmesartan/CV risks
ARBs such as losartan, valsartan, etc are used often for heart problems such as high blood pressure or heart failure.
Cancer. A recent analysis suggests that ARBs (telmisartan, losartan, etc) are linked to a small increased risk of cancer.
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