Losartan 25 Mg

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I have been taking losartan 50 mg a day, but divided in the morning and night. As my dr noticed side effects, I was later prescribed 25 mg. It has been 10 days but I have serious cramps in my legs when I'm jogging or walking. I'll consult with my dr... My bp is 120/80. Is there another medicine that will lower my bp but with less side effects than losartan? Or can I take half of 25mg one time a day?

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I am taking this drug as well with the same side affects. After having taken it for a month the cramps (Charlie horses) have all but stopped.

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Those might be side effects of this medication, according to NIH reports. You may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination.

But as GS stated, they typically go away, after your body becomes used to the medications. Alternatively, you may also be dehydrated.

How much liquid do you take in each day? Are you on any other medications?

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It takes longer to load. It took me about a month to get the cramps to stop. I still get one in my hand once in awhile. Hang in there! Give if more time.

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That's true. I felt really sick. I had terrible pains in my stomach. The Dr gave me a Rx that took care of that. I'm fine now. You're BP runs the same as mine. I think 120/80 is awesome!

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My doctor has me taking losartan 25 mg twice a day for the last 2 months, but there is no change in my blood pressure. It is still in the 150's. Shouldn't I be taking a stronger mg?

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My Dr told me to just hang on and I'd get trough it. It to a good 2 weeks and my symptoms stopped. I am taking Losartan/HCTZ 50/12.5mg tablets. Also I was told not to cut them in half because they are time released. She said if I spiked to take an Amlodapine 5 mg pill. I can't take the regular Losartan because it made me cough. Cough steadily got worse.

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This has a Water pill in it. So, drink plenty of fluids. Also, while taking this drug my Dr regularly checks my Potassium levels. It turned out I was 3 points too low. She put me on Potassium citrate and I feel much better.

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