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More Blood Pressure Medicine Being Recalled Over Cancer Risk

A recall on the blood pressure medication Losartan is being expanded over a possible cancer risk. Torrent Pharmaceuticals, makers of Losartan, is expanding its recall of Potassium Tablets and Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide…

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A recall on the blood pressure medication Losartan is being expanded over a possible cancer risk.

Torrent Pharmaceuticals, makers of Losartan, is expanding its recall of Potassium Tablets and Potassium/Hydrochlorothiazide tablets due to an impurity that could lead to cancer with long-term exposure.

However, don't throw your tablets away just yet - doctors say stopping your medication without a replacement could be a greater risk to your health.  Consult your physician instead.