Is Losartan A Statin Drug?

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I take 100 mg losartan a day along with 10mg amlodipine. I have really bad aches and pains in all my joints and muscles. Is losartan to blame as I did not have it before?

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It is not a statin drug, but it can cause those types of side effects in some people that take it. The NIH lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination. The increased urination could also cause it, if you are becoming dehydrated.

How are you doing, now? Has there been any change?

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I get dizziness and almost unbearable foot pain. I had stopped taking it, for this reason, but the doctor still prescribes it.

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I used to take 100mg of Lorstan too, along with 10mg of Amlodipine with Hydrocholorthiazide 25mg. for blood pressure control (high). I noticed that I would get pains in my joints as well. The pain got so bad in my feet, a lot like pins and needles. That I discontinued using Lorastan, much to the protest of my doctor. I know it was this drug, because, it was a late edition to my blood pressure therapy. In it's place, I now take metoprolol 25mg. Please do not follow my lead, listen to your doctor. I hope this helps. Good luck

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