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...
since being put on this medication, I've been overly tired, off balance, very slow to "get moving" after taking it.
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Ms.MaeMae | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/9/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Pressure is sometimes still very high.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/8/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Since starting on Losartan I have developed a cough and feal like my sinuses are acting up. It does keep my blood pressure down but the nagging cough is keeping me awake and is intolarble. I am quiting drug for now and will report in my condition betters/
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ryespot53 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/6/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Have been taking Losartan for about 3 weeks and have had severe headaches and am extremely tired and b/p has not improved. Have been monitoring at home and am still in the 164/90 range and will be calling my GP on Tuesday after the holiday to see what to do. Was previously on amlodipine with hydrochlorthiazide and I have had severe itching (dr says it is heat related internal hives???) that occurs after showering and I had really bad hot flashes, but at least my b/p was normal when taking it. the itching seems to have subsided some, but the jury is out on the hot flashes. I am concerned because I am on 100mg and it does not seem to be helping my b/p at all. Also have developed leg pain behind my right knee, but not sure if the two are related. Hope to get answers from Dr soon.Read More Read Less
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Gene | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/4/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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My Doc. changed me from Lisinopril-HCTZ 20/25 to Losartan 25 and I feel great. He said the beta blocker messes with your brain in some people, me included, plus I was having terrible shoulder pain and hip pain thinking I needed work done on my shoulders as well as a hip replacement. I'm thinking clearer with more zest for life and my shoulders don't hurt nearly like they did. Is Losartan an Ace inhibitor or a beta blocker? My wife takes Lisinopril HCTZ 20/25 and cough's a lot since starting on it. Is Lisinopril a different class drug than Losartan? I'd like her to suggest to her Doc to try Losartin if it's the same class, please advise. Thanks GeneRead More Read Less
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Leprechaun | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/1/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Losartan oral works great for me. BP is back to normal. No side affect so far. Wish everyone with high BP could find a Med that will agree with they body. That's why we all need to see our Dr.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/11/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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i have to many of the side affects
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | Patient
8/1/2010
Condition: Hypertension with Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
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I take this in conjuction with hydroclorathyazide and have maintained very satisfactorily for 3+ years.
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lilliput | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/18/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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very bad cough.
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/14/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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It got rid of my Lisinopril cough. But the expense is killing me. Does keep my BP down with no sife effects
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fireman bill | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/12/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I just read where one of the One of the side affects although rare is sinus infection, and sore throat. That's what I've experienced since taking losartan 50mg. Just called my health provider to try another drug. My blood pressure however is now normal or lower.
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montana woman | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/9/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I have only been taking Losartan for about a month now as was prescribed by my doctor, but have noticed that I have had a pins and needles prickly feeling in both my hands and my right arm.. I hope it doesnt continue, or get worse or I may have to discontinue the use of it. Its a very uncomfortable feeling.
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Lethade | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/5/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I was using a drug that made me cough.Losartin was a welcome relief
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duchess | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/28/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I was on the brandname Cozaar for 6 months then was given the generic Losartan from the pharmacy. I too have experience contstant itching on my feet, hands and backs. I haven't noticed welts but do have a red spot on my arm. The feeling is awful. I have a Dr.'s appt soon. Can't wait to find out doctor's opinion. I once took Accupril and develped serious cough. I'm very concerned about the Losartan. The side affects are miserable.
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marshy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
6/24/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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My sister was taking 50mg of Losartan because the BP in her left arm was higher than her right arm (or maybe it was vice versa). She started with dizzy spells and then actually passing out. After about a month of that she contacted the Dr. and stopped the medication. She is into the second week and feels better. Her BP runs 120s over 60's usually. She had recently completed Chemotherapy and radition for lung cancer. She was cancer free at the last check-up.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/24/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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unsure if it is working for me
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GregP | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/23/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I have been using Cozaar 25mg for the past year until my insurance switched me to Losartan because it is the generic. For the past 30-60 days, I too have noticed an increasing, yet off and on pins and needles feeling in mostly my hands, arms and sometimes across my back, face and legs. It is most intense in the evening. Tonight, when I picked up my prescription, I asked the pharmacist to change me back to Cozaar to see if there are any changes. Either way, I will be seeing the Doctor as this feeling is difficult to ignore/tolerate.Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years |
6/22/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Blood pressure not very lowered
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jankevin | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/17/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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It seems to be giving me headaches, I checked with the pharmacy and it said: that is could cause migraine headaches so the pharmacy said I could take migraine pills but if it doesn't go away call my dr. So I'm going to give it a try and see what it does. I've only been on it for 2 days so I'm going to wait a week and see about the other side effects see if they show up.
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shadowp | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/15/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I was on Cozaar and because of insurance was switched. I thought it was just me with the itching but now I see I'm not the only one. I take the pill about an hour before bed and it seems that the itching will start shortly after taking especially my feet and hands. I don't have a cough with this medication which is good. I also don't believe it's doing as good a job with my blood pressure that the Cozaar did. I have been on this medication approximately one month and get to see my doctor tomorrow to express my concerns. Read More Read Less
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