Losartan And Upper Back Pain

CAN THE lOSARTAN CAUSE PAIN IN THE UPPER LEG? ## Hello, David! How are you? This contains Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, so the pain could be due to a side effect or due to dehydration, since the Hydrochlorothiazide removes excess fluid from the body. Learn more Losartan details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. How much liquid do you take in each day, not including anything caffeinated or alcoholic? Have you consulted your doctor about this to get to the root of the problem?

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Losartan/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Hyzaar among others, is a combination medication used to treat high blood pressure when losartan is not sufficient.[2] It consists of losartan (an angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic).[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include dizziness, back pain, and upper respiratory tract infections.[1] Serious side effects may include lo...

I was just put on Losartan. I was told to take the pill once a day one hour before bedtime, because the pill can make you drowzy. This will be my second day taking this medication. I hope I do not experience any of the bad side effects. ## Hello, Tammy! How are you? What side effects are you worried about? The FDA lists the typical ones for this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. I've been taking it for several years, with no issues. ## Actually I am not worried about any side effects.I hope I don't have any side effects. ## I was taking Lisinopril 40mg and it was keeping my b/p at 140/87 for 5 years now. Then I had a mri of my liver, because I was having upper right chest pain. And the doctor informed me that I now...

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Drug Index

Losartan/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Hyzaar among others, is a combination medication used to treat high blood pressure when losartan is not sufficient.[2] It consists of losartan (an angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic).[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include dizziness, back pain, and upper respiratory tract infections.[1] Serious side effects may include lo...

Hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ + Losartan

Losartan/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Hyzaar among others, is a combination medication used to treat high blood pressure when losartan is not sufficient.[2] It consists of losartan (an angiotensin II receptor antagonist) and hydrochlorothiazide (a diuretic).[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include dizziness, back pain, and upper respiratory tract infections.[1] Serious side effects may include lo...