Was started on Losinopril but it gave me a bad cough after just a short time, so switched to Losartan. It took a few weeks to kick in but my blood pressure is down in the 120s/70s range (was 140s/90s). I take 25 mg at night before bed. Initially the first week I would get a little dizzy after intense exercise like a spin class but that went away after a week or so. Now have had no side effects and...
Mero | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/21/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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JDC | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/7/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
Effectiveness
Ease of Use
Satisfaction
I Have had know serious side effects,and I'm quite happy about taking the drug.The Clinic I attend once a year have been pleased enough with my blood pressure readings,since I started attending.Just had my bloods,urine,and ECG done.All my results came back OK, except my Blood Sugar that is,but I'm getting that checked out this week.
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