I'm a bit worried about my grandma's medication. She's been on Aten 50, but the pharmacy gave us Losar 25 mg instead. Are these two the same? Can she safely switch to using the Losar now?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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No ,take aten 50 mg tab only..

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Answered 04/07/2025

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