Losartan Forums (Page 16)

I got a prescription from a mom & pop pharmacy that I always get from but they always give me different pills each time. This time they gave me something and I looked it up on the internet but I cant find it anywhere. There closed all weekend and I'm allergic to a lot of medicines. I tried calling a different pharmacy but they said they can't tell me cuz the mom & pop pharmacy is a compound phamracy (I guess they make there own pills I don't know) it is white and oval and says 13 on it. What is it? Its suppose to be lorstan potassium 100mg ## No, that doesn't make sense, because compounding pharmacies use capsules, they don't usually have pill presses to make the solid tablets. Is 13 the complete marking? I've gone through several pages of pill images, bu...

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I had 2 BPs taken in two days, BP was 157/100 and 157/105; I was recently prescribed Losartan 25 mg. The note from the doctor in my file this morning said to increase to 50 mg. I was on Lisinopril 5 mg, so while waiting to hear from someone I took the Lisinopril 5 mg. which I had normal BP while on it. What should I do? ## Hello, Lynda! How are you doing? You should follow your doctor's instructions to take the Losartan at 50mgs. It is an ARB and may cause side effects, such as nausea, headache, stomach pain, dry cough and increased urination. Were you abruptly switched from the Lisinopril to the Losartan? If so, that might have caused these elevations, you may have experienced a slight rebound effect and it could take awhile for the Losartan to kick in and lower your blood pressure.

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I take losartan-hctz100-25mg 1 a day. Could this make me lose my hair? Have been on it for 2 months and starting to lose my hair Is this a side effect? Also take verapamil er 240mg for around 2 years. ## Hi jenny, According to The National Library of Medicine, Losartan can in fact cause alopecia (hair loss) as a side effect. It doesn't appear to be very common though since this side effect is not listed in other directories, but it does happen. If it becomes unbearable, you may want to consider switching medications or looking into a natural alternative that may be safer to use in the long run. Have you had a chance to discuss this concern with your doctor yet? ## Am on Losartan, Inderal, clonidine, I have been on these for 3 years and have lost over half of my hair, are there alter...

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I accidentaly took two 25mg losartan but one in the morning and one at 2pm will i be okay ## Hello, Dee Dee! How are you? Did you suffer any adverse effects? Anytime you are worried about a possible overdose, you should contact your doctor, poison control or go to your nearest ER, for your own safety. As to the dosage, it can be given in doses up to 100mgs a day. However, accidentally doubling your dose could cause your blood pressure to go lower than usual, so you may experience dizziness, drowsiness and headache. If you have a smartphone, I'd suggest getting a reminder app for prescriptions. One that not only reminds you when to take them, but one that makes you acknowledge when you've taken it, to avoid such instances in the future.

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Just refilled my prescription, received this drug manufactured by North Star. The pill was white with an F on one side of the pill and 74 on the other side of the pill. Is this the right pill. ## Hello, Elaine! How are you? Yes, you have received the correct medication. It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, frequent urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 63 male. Currently for the last 8 mos I have been taking 100 mg losartan plus 10 mg amlodipine Rotherham daily. My systolic always reads betw 148 to 160. My diastolic reads betw 62 to 68. How do I bring my systolic. Any adj or other meds can u recommend? Ty ## My isolated systolic hypertension still is still quite high bet. 148 to 160. The diastolic us beautiful at 62 - 68. I notice my heart rate is kind of low bet 56 - 58 consistently. How can I lower my systolic? I am diabetic taking metformin 850 3x daily with lantus 45 units every night. Ty ## Hello, Godo! How are you doing? Have you modified your diet? Eating less fatty foods that are lower in sodium can really make a huge difference in BP levels. Exercise can also help. You may also need to try a different medication or to ad...

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I am itching all over and just took my losartan would it be alright to take a benadryl ## Hello, Patty! How are you? I didn't find any interactions listed between these two medications, but you should make sure it's okay with your doctor for you to take the Benadryl. Some antihistamines may cause elevations of blood pressure and heart rate, but Benadryl is usually considered safe. It may cause side effects, such as dizziness, drowsiness and dry mouth. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I started with losartan 50 mg as advised by specialist in military hospital two months back. I was very normal after I started with it. Today I was given another set of tablets of same composition but with different packing and brand name .half an hour I had medicine I started feeling uneasiness and anxiety accompanied by heavy head ,drowsiness. Is it because of medicinal brand name change.

Is Losartan/HCTZ tabs 100/25 to control the blood pressure? Iam taking one every day, is OK that dose? Thank You ## Hello, Hugo! How are you? Yes, this medication is most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain, increased urination and dehydration. And yes, this is a standard dose and it is okay to take, if your doctor has instructed you to do so. Is there anything else I can help with?

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need to no if I can take Losartan potassium 25mg and equate nighttime sleep aid ( diphenhydramine HCI 50 mg) together. ## Hello, Ann! How are you? I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between these medications, but you should always double check to make sure it is safe for you to take any given medication or combine them. Losartan may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. How well have your blood pressure levels been controlled?

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side effects and why is it given by the dr ## Repace-AF contains the active ingredients Losartan and Amlodipine, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. Side effects can include: nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and dry cough. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## IS SWELLING OF FEET AND ANKLES A SIDE EFFECT OF THIS MEDICINE ## daily i m taking repace af, prolomet xl 50, clopilet 75 nd at night amipace 100. even though i take medicine regularly my bp get fluctuated. i feel all these medcns taken daily have some side effect at a later stage. could u pl tell what r d side effect later on ? ## My present Blood Pressure after taking REPACE - AF is systolic 125 & Diastolic 80 , Age 39 , should i take REPACE - AF regularly , Any SIDE E...

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I have high blood pressure and taking losartan. I read that I should not take it since I have allergy to penicillin. What are the side effects if this is true. Thanks, Sarah ## Hello, Sarah! How are you? No, I am not aware of any such warning and it isn't an antibiotic or related to them. Perhaps the best question is, are you suffering any side effects or having any problems with it? That would really give you an answer right there. The normal side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain and hypotension.

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I have been taking this medicine for a short while. The firat 30 days my no was well controlled but I've had a serious backache for about 2 weeks. At refill, it was switched to another brand, North star Rx LL. My bp is again staying elevated, 150/95 consistently, and the backache is gone. Is it possible that I got a bad batch? ## Hello, Kathy! How are you? It is rather difficult to say, it could be that it's just not working well for you. What type of foods do you eat? Do you watch your sodium? How much fluid do you drink each day? Are you on any other medications? Do you get lots of exercise? Have you spoken to the prescribing doctor about it?

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Larger yellow oval pill with APO on one side and 10012.5 on the opposite side. ## O want to know what this pill is AMD does. ## Hello, William! How are you? This tablet contains 12.5mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide and 100mgs of Losartan, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dehydration and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hello I was prescribed lisinpril for about 2 months but could not stand the dry cough. I've been off lisinprl for over 2 week but still carry this nasty cough. I have been taking Losartan for approximately one week could it be the losartan that continues to cause the dry cough? I'm totally frustrated! ## Hello, Rena! How are you? It may take about a month for the cough to stop. I have the same problem with Lisinopril and hated it for that reason and it did take about 4 weeks for the cough to completely go away. Side effects to the Losartan may include nausea, dizziness, hypotension and headache. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking losartan hctz for 3 days and already feel like I have a url with burning and urgency. I never get these infections so I am assuming it could be the Losartan. Yes or no? ## Hello, Kathy! How are you feeling? I'm sorry about the problem you're having. To be quite honest, I'm finding conflicting information on this, some information says it can cause them, but not others. So it may or may not be, there is always a first time for everything, including getting a UTI, though you never have before. Have you had this checked out, yet? Are on any other medications?

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I started with 50 mgs of Losartan ineffective, increased to 100mgs still ineffective. Is there anything wrong in the manufacturing. Has anyone taken this tablet andfound to be ineffective ## Hello, Amresh! How are you? It's more likely that it's just not the right medication for you. Have you consulted your doctor? You need to try a different medication. Are you treating high blood pressure, a cardiac condition, or both?

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I found a beige oval shaped tabletvthat has a M on the front and V25 on the back. The label on the bottle is ripped off but it says generic and mfr: mylan c ## This tablet contains 25mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide and 320mgs of Losartan, it is most commonly used to help treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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After taking one Losartan 25mg at night, noticed nasal stuffiness. Is this something that will go away after taking medicine for a longer period of time ? ## Hello, Bill! How are you? Yes, Losartan can cause it as a side effect in some people that take it, I take its relative Candesartan and experienced it for awhile, too… however, yes, it did eventually go away and all is fine now. Is there anything else I can help with?

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what is the difference between these two drugs, E 49 (Hydrochlorothiazide and Losartan 25 mg / 100 mg) and Hyzaar 25 mg / 100 mg? Are they the same and if not why prescribe one over the other? ## Hello, Kelly! How are you? Hyzaar is the name brand, while the other is a generic that's just listed as the active ingredients, as all generics are and it really doesn't matter which one your doctor writes on the prescription pad. Unless there is some reason why you can only take the name brand, your pharmacy with automatically fill it with the generic. Side effects to this medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension and dehydration. Are there any other questions or concerns?

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