Losartan Forums (Page 7)

Please help identify this pill. It is solid white oval/elliptical no scoring or inscription other than 13 on one side only. It is supposed to be losartan 100mg. However I can find no verification that this is so. Thanks G ## Hello, Gee Gee! How are you? Where did you get it? I can't find a listing in the prescription drug databases for any tablet with just a 13 on it. Losartan is an ARB that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Typical side effects are listed by the FDA as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, hypotension and stomach pain. I'll keep looking and post back, when I have information for you. Does anyone else recognize this tablet? ## I got it from my pharmacy and was affraid a mistake had b...

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Am taking losartan/hct100-25 once every day, for hgh blood pressure, and simvistatin for lowering high cholesterol, one every other day, are these two drugs prescribed work the same, am I over dosing on the same drug? ## No, they are very different medications and do not treat the same things. The Losartan with Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Learn more: And Simvastatin is used to help lower cholesterol. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with? ## I am taking losartan and simvastin. I understand they are not to be taken together. How long is suggested between the 2?

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I also am taking losartan 100 mg, and for about a month having side effects. Walgreen's always gave me the round pill, but now it's the long oval with13 on it. Why the change? What can I do about it. The pharmacist said they dispense whatever comes in. Are they from different pharmaceutical companies? They can't give me a straight answer! ## Hello, Virginia! How are you? Yes, this tablet is manufactured by Virtus Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 100mgs of Losartan, so it is just manufactured by a different company. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi.too am having the exact same issue.I ended up in the ER with severe dizziness...

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Can I take two 25 mg tablets instead of one 50 mg? My doc has me on 50 mg once daily, but I'm waiting on my mail order Rx and still have 25's that haven't expired yet. Maybe 1 in the morning and 1 in the evening until my 50's arrive? ## Yes, you can do that, it would be the same as taking 50mgs. The FDA does warn that you may experience more side effects for a few weeks, which may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Are you on any other medications?

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2 years ago I was taking linsinopril, developed a dry cough. Doc. Said was allergy to ace inhibitors. Switched me to losartan. I have now developed a dry cough again. I was checked for allergies, took prilosec to see if it was acid reflux, no for each. Losartan has a side effect of dry cough also. The last dose of losartan I took was 48 hours ago, still have the cough. Is the losartan still in my system? ## I have been off the losartan for over a week but the cough continues. I guess my next idea is to see an ENT, maybe there is something there? ## It might take a little longer for the cough to go away, when I experienced it from Lisinopril, a few years ago, it took about 3 weeks for it to go away. According to FDA reports, it is not an allergy, just a side effect that some people exper...

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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? ## 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? ## I get dizziness and almost unbearable foot pain. I had stopped taking it, for this reason, but the doctor still prescribes it. ## I used to take 100mg of Lorstan too, along with 10mg of Amlodipine with Hydrocholorthiazide 25mg. for blood pressure control (high). I noticed tha...

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I've been on a low dose of Losartan everyday and feel fatigued. How long before it goes away after stopping treatment? ## I too was having alot of side effects. The biggest ones were anxiety, neck and back pain, leg cramps especially at night, dry mouth, bad cough, felt tired all the time, dizziness when I got up, shortness of breath, felt foggy, like I wasn't really here, like in a bad dream and lastly I was getting really depressed! Well I cold turkey quit it (losartan 100 mgs a day for 6 months). I couldnt take it anymore. I didnt experience anything bad from stopping it cold turkey. If anything the next day I felt a little better and everyday after I started feeling better and better. Its only been 10 days that I quit it and every side effect is completely gone except the sh...

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Am taking Losartan H 50 mg one in the morning , one at night.Doctor wants me to take this for 7 weeks and come back with a test on Renal Profile. Will I damage my Kidneys by using this drug ? I am a diabetic with Fasting Blood sugar 130 and using Glycinorm 40 (glycacide) twice a day and 250 mg X 2 Metroformin.Thanks Sunil Cooray SRI LANKA ## Hi, Sunil! How are you? And no, This medication, which is a combination of Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide is often given to diabetics to help protect their kidneys, since they can be very prone to suffering damage. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and increase urination. You can learn more Losartan details here and there are more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## I have just been pu...

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I have been taking atenolol 50 + stamlo 5 in the morning and losar 50 in the evening for blood pressure control for the last 8 years. I also take ecosprin 150, clopilett 75 in the afternoon and tonact 10 at night... With these i am comfortable and my bp usually is within limits around 140/80. However, recently i noticed that it is going to the higher side of 160/90 sometimes. Can I use losar h instead of losar? Is there any interaction between losar h and stamlo?

Losartan 100 mg / 574 imprint / white / oval ## I am taking white oblong pill wiith p23 on one side and LU on the other what is it and who makes it? ## If the tablet with the 574 on it also has a logo, then it does contain 100mgs of Losartan, an ARB, that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: The pill marked LU P23 contains the same medication, in the same dosage. It is manufactured by Lupin Pharmaceuticals. Are there any other comments or questions? ## Express scripts switched me from losartin in a blue pill to a generic recently. Losartin was perfect for several months controlling my prehypertension. The new pill does not seem to be working like the brand name. Lupin Pharm. manufact...

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I am 74, in good shape, and recently received a pacemaker to compensate for a left bundle branch block and leaky mitral valve. I monitor my BP daily. My 6 yr average is 128/68; consistent. I am on 12.5 mg Losartan (3 months) which has lowered my systolic to ~120 but raised my diastolic to ~76. I now have minor dizzyness (after getting up) but no other significant side effects. Why is the diastolic higher? Is this a potential problem? ## Normal readings are considered to be 120/80, and a little higher for seniors, so those aren't usually dangerous numbers, according to FDA reports. However, the dizziness might be a concern. You said it isn't severe, but it would be a good idea to inform your doctor of the issue to be safe. It could be that this just isn't the right medication...

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Just found out that I am pregnant and I've been taking losartan. My pharmacist said to stop taking it immediately because of risks!!! Will everything be ok? I'm estimating I'm about 4-6 weeks pregnant, but I don't go in for an ultrasound for 2 more weeks! ## You should speak to your PCP about switching to a different medication. Labetalol is one that is considered safe to take during pregnancy, but the final decision is between you and your doctor. But it's something you can ask them about. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Congratulations on the baby! Are you on any other medications?

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I was going to take an ibuprofen and accidentally took one of my mother's Losartan 25mg tablets. Will I be ok? ## It is always best to check with a medical professional, but just one instance will not likely result in any adverse effects. The FDA warns that it could cause nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. How are you doing? Did you experience any adverse effects?

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I had high BP for several months and tried all combinations without success. I had a bad reaction to Beta Blockers and Calcium blockers. My BP became normal (120/80) just a few days after I started taking Losartan/HCTZ. It was magical for about a month but starting this Monday my BP jumped to 156/98; then for last two days in the morning 145/86 and in the evening 130/92. What could cause this sudden rise? What can I do to get back to 120/80? ## Your blood pressure will never reach 120/80 and stay there, it is always going to fluctuate depending on the time of day you are checking, when you've taken your medications, what you've eaten, activity levels and etc. Why are you checking it so frequently? The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, he...

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I took one pill and an hour later took another one.... What do i need to do? Will it hurt me? ## While it is always best to check with a medical professional, according to most FDA reports, doubling up just once is usually not dangerous, unless someone is allergic/sensitive to a medication. But it may cause you to experience more severe side effects than usual, which could include nausea, dizziness, headache, and increase urination. How are you doing? Did you experience any adverse effects?

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My old white oval losartan pill with the imprint cl14 did not mention on the bottle that potassium was part of the formula. The new pill is oval and green with the numbers 4 6 on the front & the number 3 on the back side. Are these two pills the same? ## I was taking a small oval green pill 50Mg. and there were two round green pills mix in the bottle i just thought they ran out of the oval ones so I took the round one and 15min later I couldn't even walk and i couldn't even talk right My Husband though someone drugged me. I called the Dr. and he told me to stop taking it immediately. Can someone tell me how many MG was in that round green pill? ## When a medication is listed this way, for example, as Losartan Potassium, that doesn't mean potassium is really part of the f...

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I recently started taking two tramadol 50 mg for severe joint pain due to RA. At the same time, my blood pressure was high (226/108) so i took 25 mg metoprolol and 25 mg losartan. Will my blood pressure drop too quickly? ## Hello, Irene! How are you? Has there been any change? These medications will not work to instantly lower blood pressure. They must be taken consistently over a period of time to have their full beneficial effect in your body, they cannot only be taken on an as needed basis. With readings that high, you could be in danger and should see your doctor for assistance, or if you've been instructed to take these medications regularly, you should start doing so. The FDA lists their typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urinatio...

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Why is losar 25 prescribed?...What is the use of that? ## losar is a pill given for high blood pressure patients, taken once every early morning after their early breakfast.In fact these are subscribed to who also have hhigh sugar levels in them ## Losar contains the active ingredient Losartan, this is used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, headache and dizziness. You can read more here: Do you have any other questions? ## sir, my age is 33, & presently i am taking amlovas 5 twice in a day. when once i started losar h for 10 days my bp level comes low. so again i started taking amlovas 5 so is it correct medicine. pls reply ## what is the purpose of losar tablet , preva tablet and prolol tablet and its side effects ## I am 77age.myB/P 160/96 and ...

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My doctor prescribed Losartan potassium 20 mg for HBP. I was getting very bad muscle & cramps on my right leg only. After 4 weeks I finally realized it was from Losartan! I stopped taking but the leg pain & now tingling continued and is moving to thigh. taking Slow Mag 2x daily. Anything else I can do??? ## I had extrodanarily debilitating cramps after being on losartan for 15 days. so I stopped losartan and started using methocarbemol and added magnesium, potassium, calcium, and a multi mineral and the cramping began to subside somewhat, after two days. After reading a little more I added iron, B complex and vitamins D, bananas, green drink, almond milk ( calcium), cows milk (more calcium, supplements yesterday afternoon... Of the iron, B complex and D componenents, I think the...

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On my prescription for Losartan/HCTZ 100-25mg last month the pill was teardrop shaped and yellow. I just had it refilled and the pill is rectangular, white, and has ZD 19 stamped on it. I think the pharmacy made a mistake. I have not taken them. Please advise!!! ## No, they haven't made a mistake, this tablet also contains 100mgs of Losartan and 25mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide, which are commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. It is common for a pharmacy to switch, depending on whatever company is offering the cheapest price, at the time they have to restock their supply. It's how they keep their prices as low as possible, for their customers that don't have insurance. Since this is a generic medication, it is manufactured by several different...

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