Tiredness Weakness Taking Losartan For Mild Heart Failure

I have been advised to take Losartan for mild heart failure .Have been increased the dosage from 25 to 50 but feel really tired and weak . Is this usual?

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Hello, Sunrise! How are you?

Yes, this medication is often used to help with heart function when someone has heart failure, I take it myself.

And yes, it can cause those types of symptoms as side effects, but the heart failure itself could also be causing them. Other side effects, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, headache, increased urination and hypotension.

The side effects should eventually go away, once your body gets used to the medication, usually around 4 to 5 weeks. If they continue past that, you should have it checked out.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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