Losartan Forums (Page 18)

Does it cause every morning leg cramping? ## Hello, Dottie! How are you? Sorry about the cramping. This tablet contains 100mgs of Losartan, which is an ARB that's used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Losartan details here. And yes, it has been known to cause muscle cramping. That has to be very annoying and you should talk to your doctor about trying a different medication. Most side effects wear off after about 4 to 6 weeks, once your body gets used to a medication, but I can't imaging living with it for that long, when there are so many other options out there that you can try. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I would like to know if Losartan Pot Tab has side effects such as breaking out in red blotches similar to hives. My husband has been taking this in place of benicar and we wondered if this could be causing these blotches that itch like crazy. ## Has he contacted his doctor? Losartan is different than Benicar, which contains the active ingredient Olmesartan, so it is possible that he's having an allergic reaction, even if he never had a problem with the Benicar. ## I am 45 years old.I was only a little hypertensive but the doctor recommended Losar H which i have been taking for the past 6 years. I have lot of difficulty in getting used to this drug as I have constant dryness in my throat,dry cough,dizziness,nausea. Recently I started having itchy red patches on my leg and lower back ...

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Hi, I used to take 100 daily but felt that it was not giving me enough coverage so I started taking 50 in the morning and 100 at night. It was working very well as pressure is well controlled and I have no side effects. I have been on tgis dosage for over 3 years. Is this a dangerous dose as I was told that over 100 per day is not advisable. I'm just worried that if I go back to the 100 per day, my pressure will go up again ## HI, Leandra! How are you? Is your doctor not working with you on this? And exactly what medication are you taking? Fortzaar actually contains 2 ingredients, but you've only listed one dosage, which would be for the Losartan that's in it. Learn more Losartan details here. However, I can't answer your question, without also knowing the dosage of the ...

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I have been on Lotrel (10/20) for several years and have experienced several side effects - mostly mild but in combination - I finally decided it was time to re- evaluate and consider other options. The side effects were numbness and tingling in the feet, dry mouth and jittery for 6 hours post dosing, bad taste and significant change in taste, nocturia, occasional dizziness and weight gain... The doctor prescribed Losartan 100mg. As this is he same class as one of my drugs on Lotrel, it seems counter-intuitive to put me on this drug. When I posed the question the doc said well you will have to deal wi other side effects with other antihypertensives. I also asked if my high BP was level 1 why was she not putting me on the 50mg dose - to mitigate side effects - and she said because my Lot...

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Should Losartan 50mg and Verapamil 240 mg be taken at the same time? ## Hi Billie, Based on my research, there are no drug interactions listed between either of those medications. So from what I can tell, you shouldn't have any problems taking the two together or even within the same time frame. The only thing I would suggest being aware of is that you should avoid having any grapefruit while taking Verapamil or Losartan. I didn't know this before, but apparently grapefruit juice can increase the blood levels and effects of verapamil; increasing one's risk of certain side effects. And on the contrary, it can also decrease the effects of Losartan. You can learn more about each drug on the page for Verapamil Details and Losartan Details I hope this helps!

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Hello! I have just been prescribed losartan +HCTZ by my doctor. I was told that once I take this, it is for life. Is there any chance of doing away with this medication and use alternative medicine instead( fish oi, garlic, etc)? I am not overweight and my triglycerides are fine. If I stick to proper diet and more consistent gym sessions, can I do away with combizar? Thank you. ## Hi, Jaypee! No, it doesn't necessarily have to be for life, there are people that do get their hypertension under control via proper exercise and being very careful with their diets. Some supplements can also help. The important thing to remember is to not just stop taking it abruptly. You should consult your doctor and, if it seems you're doing well and may be able to stop it, it should be done slowly...

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I found some small white oblong pills in my car and they are marked L|U on one side and P22 on the other if you could help me out please tell me what they are ## This tablet contains 50mgs of Losartan, which is an ARB class medication that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Learn more Losartan details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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This tablet reduces body weight by removing water from body. I have lost 12 kgs in 8 months with dosage of one tablet per day in morning. Are there any other side effects apart from this?. ## Hi, Mohan! This medication is actually not intended to be used for weight loss. It contains Losartan, which is an ARB that's used to help treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions, as well as Hydrochlorothiazide, which is the diuretic that helps remove excess fluid. And yes, there may be other side effects, it is processed through the liver, so there is a chance that long term use could cause liver damage. You may also experience dizziness and nausea due to your blood pressure going low. An even bigger concern is dehydration if you're removing too much fluid from your body. L...

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I was switched by my cardiologist from Lisinopril to Losartan because of the coughing caused by Lisinopril. Since taking Losartan 100 mg once a day I have experienced muscle aches from my shoulder all the way down the back to my thighs. It feels like I was doing a heavy workout. My VA Dr. said he didn't think it was from the Losartan. I see my regular Dr. in June and am going to inform him. Do any of u think it could be from the meds? ## From what I could gather, Losartan does list the following side effects that may be what you're experiencing: leg, knee, or back pain muscle cramps or weakness chest pain Referenced from: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a695008.html#side-effects To my understanding, it's unlikely that these side effects will subside until you stop taki...

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when is losar 50 tablet prescibed and when is losarH50 is prescribed? ## what is chemical include in losar 50 tablets ## Losartan is an ARB that's commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that's used to help remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, edema and congestive heart failure. You can learn more Losartan details here and you can learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and dehydration. Losar just contains the Losartan by itself. Are there any comments or questions?

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Has anyone seen a price jump in Losartan 50, 90 day supply? In December I paid $14 and change, last week I paid $48 and change. The only change I made to my insurance was going to a higher deducible. However, this did not effect the December or April purchases as in both cases the insurance company paid zero. ## Based on my research, Losartan does have some pretty big price gaps, depending on where your getting it filled at. I used a pharmacy price checker (like GoodRx) in my zip code to determine how much it would cost for a 180 tabs of Losartan (50mg) and the price ranges anywhere from $12 to $135... Did you get your script filled at the same place you usually do? ## Yes, same pharmacy - Walgreens. When I called the pharmist on it he tried to tell me they did not have an increase and ...

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For the last 2 years I've been taking Losakind 50 mg (1 tablet in the morning) and 25 mg (1 tablet in the evening) daily. What are the possible side effects of it? ## Losakind contains the active ingredient Losartan, which is an ARB that't commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more Losartan details here. And there can be possible risks associated with the longer term use of any medication, such as organ damage, but if you have high blood pressure or a cardiac condition and don't take a medication, then the risks are far, far greater. Are there any other questions or comments? ## I've been taking Losakind-H (one tablet in the morning) and Losakind-50 (one tablet at night) for more than two months as my BP was quite high previousl...

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I passed six partially dissolved Losartan pills in my urine. Doctors and pharmacists tell me that it is impossible, but I collected it in a bottle for analysis. Has this happened to anyone else??? They are all the same dimensions and shape as my Losartan pills. They are definitely not rocks. ## I passed six partially dissolved generic Losartin with no. APO 50 mg pills white round pills in my urine with no pain whatsoever. I kept several pills for analysis. My doctor and pharmacist said that it is impossible. They are all the same size, color and dimension of my Losartan pills. They are definitely not stones. Did this ever happen to anyone else? Any advice? They are not being absorbed by my body so they can't be doing me any good, ## Hi June, Does this happen with other substances as...

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Asked for refill on Losartan/HCT 100-12 and got Losart/HCT 100-12.5. Is this the same medicine? What is the difference? ## Dear Dr. In 2011 Dr. treated me Angio Plasty at india and the same time Dr priceped Three time medicines(1) morning Amlodipine 10 mg,pantoprazole 40 mg and vitamin tab once a day, afternoon plavix 75.mg, ecosprin 150 mg and Nebicard 5.mg and night Loasrtn(Repace) 50 mg,crestor 10 mg, fenofibrate(stanlip)145 mg and Ativan 2mg.Four month back i visited india and met the Dr. and tested all the blood,Scan etc.Now i am living Chicago(USA) with my son,Next time i will visite india November 2013 only. Please advice me till i will take above medicine and also advice me whether above medicine which i take now good for my health. Please mail me about your opnion My BP no 145/...

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Are there any alternate medications to Losar 50 that we can find in the USA? Also are there any over the counter medications for blood pressure issues? ## are there alternate medicines to losar 50 that I can find in usa? ## I AM ON MEDICATION FOR MILD HYPERTENSION- ERITEL 20 SINCE ONE YEAR, WITH A READING 90/150FOR THE PAST TWO MONTHS IT HAS INCREASED TO 100/150. i FOLOW DIET, DO WALKING, BUT IT IS HEREDITARY BCOZ MY MOM IS HYPERTENSIVE. I HAVE STARTED TO TAKE LOSAR-50. A DAY BEFORE I WAS FEELING A DAZED VISION AND FELLING GIDDY ALSO. HOW SAFE IS LOSAR 50.. i HAVE SAAAAAATARTED TOTAKE IT FROM TODAY KINDLY ADVISE. ## I am 50 yr of age and have hypertension and high cholesterol problem since last 20 years.During the year 2006-07 I was prescribed by SGPGI, Lucknow to take the following:- 1...

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Can Lozart H be taken twice a day ## What is the dosage and how high is the patients blood pressure? If you're just asking about splitting the existing dosage, yes it can be done and is usually good to do so, because it can give better blood pressure control throughout the day and night. However, most doctors will prescribe it to be taken once daily, because many people forget to take medications more often. If you are asking about increasing the dosage, you shouldn't do that without your doctor's approval. Learn more Losartan details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here.

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I have been taking Atenol for blood preasure, I have been having issues with erections and maintaining them. the Doctor changed my medication to Lasartan and stated I should see an improvement. Has anyone had this issue while taking Atenol and did it improve with the use of Larsartan ## Erectile dysfunction can be a problem with virtually all blood pressure/cardiac medications. It may improve with the Losartan, but the only way to find out is to try it and see. If it doesn't improve after you've been on it for about a month, then you may have to try something else. You can learn more Losartan details here. It's really a matter of trial and error to find one that works well for you, without causing problematic side effects like this. I had a lot of problems with several of th...

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What are the differences between the generic for Losartan 50mg produced by Teva and Sandoz ## They are the same medication in the same dosage, just manufactured by different companies. Have you had a problem with one of them? If your pharmacy has switched the one they're providing, that's usually just due to the fact that their supplier is offering the new one at a cheaper price.

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Dear Pres. Info.: My husband was prescribed Losartan 25mg yesterday. However, there were 2 different looking tablets in the bottles. Thanks to your web site, I was able to identify the white round one with 572 is in fact Losartan 25mg. The other one is "light green colored, oblong shaped" and the number '7364' on one side & the number "93" on the other side. Is this really Losartan 25 mg also??? Thank you in advance for your time and assistance to identify this drug. Most sincerely, Emily ## Hi Emily! Yes, the tablet with the 93 7364 also contains 25mgs of Losartan, which is used to treat high blood pressure and cardiac conditions. Pills by different manufacturers will sometimes be used, if the pharmacy doesn't have enough of one to completely fill the pr...

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My husband is taking Losartan since last 50 days and his protein and blood content in urine is 2+ now, is it a side effect? and his BP still fluctuating. How much time it may take to cure? is there any additional things to get manage during this medication period like dietary management and exercise? ## There is no actual cure for hypertension, it is a condition that can only be managed through the use of medications, such as the Losartan, as well as dietary and lifestyle modifications. Learn more hypertension details here. That link will explain more about high blood pressure and the next about the medication and what it does... Learn more Losartan details here. As to blood pressure, however, it will always fluctuate, no one ever has steady numbers all the time. It will change througho...

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