Obese Hypertension Study (0954-315)

A Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel, Efficacy Study Evaluating Losartan Potassium Alone or in Combination With Hydrochlorothiazide Versus Placebo in Obese Patients With Elevated Systolic and Diastolic Blood Pressure

This is a 16-week study to evaluate high systolic and diastolic blood pressure following treatment in obese, hypertensive, adult patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Obese male and female patients, ages 21-75 years, with high blood pressure

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients cannot have any other severe cardiac conditions