How To Stop Taking Losartan (Page 3) (Top voted first)

I had taken losartan50/hctz 12.5 for 10 years, In recently years I suffered dry coughing and bad running nose allergy. I found out this is the side effect of losartan. Cutting the dose to half, changing to a water pill.. did not solve the problem. Over this holiday I developed bronchitis and was quite ill. I had very bad coughing, losing voice, sinus infection, nose bleeding, etc. I stopped taking Losartan to avoid further complications. I notified my doctor that I will check my blood pressure if the record is not over 140-90. I will keep the Losartan off. What else can I do?

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I am now taking Coreg twice a day. Once in AM and once in PM

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Are you still off Losartan? How have you been feeling?

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just to let you know Losartan is not an ace inhibitor. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily.
..I can't take ace inhibitors either... I call them the 'prill' family......most anything in bp line end in "rill" I double check it. I'm on losartan now also had a lot of prednisone. trying to figure out why my long thick hair is falling out and cough is starting back up along with extreme fatigue.

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Linda, could I ask what that BP supplement is?? I take a few supplements for other things and would love to try what you found.!

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Re: HappyComfort (# 5)

I suggest you try Cacao (CU-COW). Because it lowers blood pressure and many other amazing healthy things for the body. I was on Losartan days ago but before that, I was sitting in front of my desktop and woke up on the floor with pain on my right side, which I landed on. So I am not going back to drugs. I haven't told my doctor yet. But my BP is 117/74 now, was 125/85.

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Re: Linda (# 28)

Thanks Linda for sharing. Would you be so kind to share the herbal supplement you take? The sauna sounds great!

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Now I can better appreciate your comments after a experience of just 6 months with the same product. While I can appreciate the risk reward of medication the side effects on the consumer don't seem to have FDA attention in advising us on outcomes for the user. Been off the drug just less than a month. Two issues, is the lasting side effect the medication or something else and for how long. Best wishes.

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Detox your body. Take Cacao (cu-cow) once or twice a day. Switch to all Organic foods. Cacao lowers blood pressure. Even the people in South America didn't know this and they grow the evergreen trees that produce Cacao pods. Look up this Organic raw Superfood online. You may be shocked in a good way!

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Re: Darle (# 31)

There were a few to choose from. But I found a lot of info online about the one I'm taking. I'm taking Michaels Blood Pressure Factors. I get it at the local health store. But you can find it online too.

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Re: Linda (# 36)

Hi Linda, thank you for sharing that. I will look for it.

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Re: Blue (# 27)

My dad’s doctor increased his Losartan dosage from 50mg to 100mg. Two days later, he developed intractable hiccups that have not stopped for 6 days now. We’ve gone to the Gastroenterolgoist thinking it was caused by reflux. The gastro is convinced it’s not reflux. He gave him compezine to stop the hiccups but it’s not working. Finally, after doing some research, we think it might be increased losartan dosage. Really hoping not giving him the pill tomorrow will make it go away. Fingers crossed!

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Re: A1045 (# 39)

Wow, same experience on .50 for 6 months hiccups for a week. Dr. pulled me off Lorastan. Reflux was raised and is being looked at as a possibility meanwhile with weight loss from hiccups the BP is normal. Similar issue, the medication and silent reflux have some shared symptoms. Waiting on the outcome. Best wishes.

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Re: owp (# 45)

If you don't have an appointment for awhile see if you can talk to the nurse and share your concerns. I looked up all the side effects online and saw that all my symptoms were from the med. They stopped withing 48 hours of taking. Do you have a BP monitor that you can keep a record of your readings?

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Re: Linda (# 19)

I beg of you to please name the natural supplement you purchased at the health food store...Losartan is ruining my life and I'm willing to try any non-pharmaceutical remedy to get off of it! HELP!

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Been on 100mg a day lorsartan for 2yrs.
Developed terrible roscaesa a side effect of this terrible drug.
Went down to 50mgs a day but BP now 176/60 looks like a trip back to see GP.

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Re: Linda (# 19)

COULD YOU PLEASE TELL ME WHAT THE NAME OF THE PILL WAS THAT YOU BOUGHT AT THE HEALTH FOOD STORE? I`M ON LOSARTAN AND I CAN`T STAND THE JOINT PAIN I`M HAVING AND IT`S MADE MY ARTHRITIS IN MY KNEES WORSE! PLEASE GIVE ME THE NAME OF THE PILL YOU FOUND, SO THAT I CAN TRY IT.

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Re: KAREN (# 50)

I am not Linda...but if you go to your nearest Health food Store and ask for the person who works in the Supplement area you should be able to talk to someone who is quite knowledgable to lead you to the right product. There are many. Look online. Just search...supplements to lower blood pressure. Or natural alternatives to BP meds. Don't just stop your BP meds though. You have to wean and get advice from Dr. unless he refuses to take you off . Maybe your reading aren't dangerous.

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Re: Linda (# 19)

Hello Linda...looks like things are going really well for you; and what I love best is that you took charge of your health and "made the turnaround." I am curious what supplement you bought in the health food store that had such quick results? Please feel free to say what it is...there are no medication police that I am aware of :-)

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Re: Abby (# 55)

I have the same symptom. I bought a heart monitor. It showed an inverted P wave. And is PVC (premature ventricular contraction). Mine start in the early morning until 9 through 11 probably depending on what I ate the day before.

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Re: Verwon (# 1)

Should I start taking Losartan 50mg tabs. I am 76 years and have never had to take ant medication in my life. My blood pressure has always been 117/78 but I went in for a checkup and the new doctor said my blood pressure was high

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