Losartan for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 2)

• Rosie
• July 30, 2019

"I have been on Losartan potassium for a few months. Although it lowered my BP, the side effects are horrible! I thought it was something else, then I read the side effects. I am up every night, can’t sleep. Also, the worst is the leg, calf, and thigh muscle cramping. I am up every 2 hours with that, and I cry. It takes at least 10 min to stop. Then I fall asleep, and the cramping again wakes me over and over all night!! Anyone else get muscle cramping/pain?"

• Ray
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 6, 2021

"Started losartan in August. Had anxiety attacks increasing in frequency up to Dec. Then was laid flat out, couldn't go to work, drive, headaches, foggy brain, nauseous for weeks, went to a doctor, he said see cardiologist, cardiologist said see ENT, ENT said see neurologist, neurologist said it might be migraines or losartan. It's been three days since I stopped taking it with my doctor's approval. Headache is almost gone but body feels sick. I've been taking it for 10 months. I feel so awful. Was told it'll take some time for the effects to wear off because I've taken it so long. It's horrible. I'm praying I can return to my pre-medication health soon!"

• Marcash
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2020

"Doctors say it's not possible, but this med raised my blood pressure from 150/90 to 185/100 in a couple of weeks. The higher the dose, the higher it went. I ended up in the ER. Stopped taking it, and it came back down."

• Inpain
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2021

"After reading all these reviews it makes me mad when I read that the doctors said it's not the medication causing your side effects! How would they know when they've never taken them, they get paid for pushing these meds on us. They never even check to see what other medication you're on. Also most of the tablets interact with each other if your doctor says it's not the medication causing your side effects ask him how do you know when you never took them."

• Flbrook
• October 25, 2013

"My doctor insisted that I switch from Valsartan to Losartan. It has taken my BP from 120/70 to 178/86. It makes my eyes feel like they are burning. I have been on this for almost two months and I am going to take myself off it."

• Lmaca...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 9, 2019

"I started taking Losartan 8 months ago. At the time I was doing Weight Watchers and making great progress. Within the first few days, I experienced dry cough (I have COPD and didn't cough like this), more breathless, back pain, calf and foot cramps so bad I had to force my feet to go flat on the floor, eyesight change, constant anxiety/fear, chest tightness, fatigue, insomnia, and headaches all the time. Then I started gaining weight after 4 weeks and as of this writing, I have put on 24 pounds. Of course, carrying around this extra weight makes it harder to breathe and my BP is going up. I have spoken with cardio and GP and they both tell me it's not the med, I know my body and this isn't normal. I'm afraid to go off it for fear of BP going back to 164/90 but last night it was 147/83 so it's climbing and I know their solution will be to up the Losartan (I take 75mg now). No more, I'm looking for a doctor who will actually listen to me."

• Susaka
• October 1, 2013

"I have had high blood pressure for about 10 years. I was first put on enalapril/hydrochlorothiazide, and was on that for about 5 years. I had a chronic cough while on that, but I tolerated it since it controlled my blood pressure well. It was usually around 115/75. I finally asked my doctor if I could try a different medicine, and he gave me Losartan (50 mg)/hydrochlorothiazide (12.5). I have had absolutely no side effects, and my blood pressure is consistently in the 115/75 range."

• Alingo
• October 15, 2013

"I am now 56, and for the past two years, I have been suffering terrible flushes, profuse sweating, palpitations, and virtually no sleep at night. And this was attributed mostly to menopause. But I feel awful, nauseous, and when these heat attacks hit me, it really is like someone has hit my chest and tingling into my hands. I have been for ECGs, and all was fine. I am a very fit person and do a lot of exercise. However, I have stopped the Losartan, and these symptoms are starting to fade."

• Connie
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 3, 2014

"The doctor put me on Losartan 100 mg maybe 6 months ago. I have always been hyperactive and maybe a bit attention deficit. The Losartan calmed me down and made my blood pressure run around 120/70. Usually, it ran 140/80 or more for the bottom number. It made me go to the bathroom a lot, and I also developed the irritating cough. My main complaint is my inability to think and learn things quickly. I am taking online college classes and have always been smart in math and all subjects. Now I feel groggy, lazy, fuzzy, and can't retain information. The doctor refuses to take me off, so I have cut the pills in half. Some days I don't take them and feel much better. I know there are bad side effects if you quit the medicines all at once, so I think I am going to change doctors."

• Ann
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 10, 2023

"This is a terrible medicine! I've taken it for about 6 months and I felt like I could die at any minute. Super tired, and it caused me panic attacks, I could not leave my home, and I could not exercise due to body aches. It also caused itching, nausea, and memory lapses and I felt really spaced out. Do not take this, it's not worth it! It will make you really sick. It's better to find other ways to control your blood pressure."

• JHano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 23, 2019

"I am a 60-year-old male, active & healthy other than BP rising over the last few years. Tried to exercise my way out of BP meds but finally had to surrender. Doc put me on Losartan 50mg - the only med I was taking. This drug was toxic to my system. I felt lethargic & achy most of the time & it occasionally caused shallow breathing and anxiety. Further, it wasn't effective at reducing my BP. Went off the drug & feel 10 years younger (I'm not kidding). New Doc & new BP med...Amlodipine, which has been effective (with no side effects for me). Very interesting to read that so many other people have experienced similar side effects from Losartan. Maybe the doctors should be required to try the drugs they prescribe to patients."

• Rebecca
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 12, 2023

"I was switched from Lisinopril to Losartan because of a cough. I have felt so exhausted ever since. I have to push myself to do things. I still cough some but my main complaint is terrible joint and muscle pain. I don’t want to do anything anymore and I have always been a very active person. Tylenol just doesn’t cut it for the pain and I am not allowed to take Advil or a similar drug. I’m desperate for help and the doctor just laughs when I tell him and said he has never heard this before. Anyone else?"

• Borny
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 9, 2020

"I had been on losartan 50 mg/day in the AM (manufacturer unknown) for over 7 years. With BP of around 125-135/68-72. A few months back, my pharmacy started dispensing the Camber brand of Losartan, and my BP went up to roughly 145/75; so, my doctor eight days ago increased the dose to 100 mg daily in the AM. My BP has risen since changing the dose and is now averaging in the mid-150s/mid-70s. I realize that it takes 2-4 weeks to reach a stabilization point, but I had expected the BP to start receding rather than increasing. My concerns are: did the change of manufacturer precipitate the increase in BP and also weight gain, lethargy, and mild panic attacks? I’m going to check with my pharmacy to see if other losartan patients using the Camber brand share the same concerns after the change in manufacturer and also check with my primary doctor to see what alternative meds are available. I am an 86-year-old Caucasian male."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2013

"I've been taking Losartan for less than a month, but I had, and still have, side effects immediately after taking it. I feel dizzy, warmer than usual, thirsty, bloated, tired, have rapid heartbeat with 'thumps', headaches, and have blurry vision. Also, I gained 7 pounds and haven't changed my diet in any way, and I'm active. I'm going back to my doctor next week to see if there's something else I can take instead of this."

• Janypoo
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2014

"I started taking Losartan about 3 weeks ago as a replacement for Lisinipril, which made me cough all the time. Every time I take Losartan, 50mg, I get a lot of abdominal and chest discomfort. It wasn't controlling my BP as well as the doctor wanted it to, so she upped my dosage to 100mg. That only led to increased thoracic discomfort, which I am not willing to endure on a daily basis. Moving on to try something else..."

• Quando
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2020

Cozaar (losartan) "I had a heart attack and 3 stents put in around the fall of 2013. I had managed pretty well on Corgard 40mg. I also have rare episodes of supraventricular tachardia in which the heart pulse goes as high as 250 beats a minute, with skips. Had to have my heart stopped and revived to reset it last time. The last 9 month's been having to triple my Corgard, feel heart beats strong, out of sync, palpitations. Last checkup doctor measured 162/100, even after doubling Corgard. She put me on Losartan and for over ONE week, I don't feel my heart pounding, my BP averages 110/73 taken 3 different times a day, no skips, feel 30 years younger on the lowest dosage 25mg. It seems that depending on a certain enzyme one's body produces, this medicine either Works Great, Or Not at all from my studies. I don't live in fear anymore, and have more energy not taking Corgard which makes you fatigue..."

• 50s...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2017

Cozaar (losartan) "Male, 53, regular exercise, healthy diet. Started losartan (Cozaar) 2 weeks ago due to high blood pressure. Dropped the blood pressure first day, but still is high - before taking BP was 160's / 110's, now it's 140's / 90's. Noticed frequent urination - like every 15 minutes. I canceled an international vacation because of this. Then came the anxiety at night. Never had anxiety this bad - ever. Finding myself locking the doors, checking to make sure they are locked multiple times. Slight confusion and short-term memory problems. Yesterday bought a $1500 large screen TV that I really did not need and does not even fit on our TV stand. Numbness in one thumb. Dizziness - almost fell backwards off of stool at restaurant. Giving it one more week."

• RJPKe...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 15, 2017

"Suffered for a year with leg exercise-induced pain, severe. They worked me up for knee damage, venous and arterial disease, spine problems, all for naught. Finally, in an unrelated change, I stopped taking Losartan. Leg pain was mostly gone in 3 days and totally gone in 10 days. So one doctor made me sick, 4 doctors failed to find the answer, but luck intervened on my behalf. Leg/back pain occurs in up to 10% of users, but 4 doctors never suggested this as a cause. If ours (USA) is the best medical system in the world, God help us!"

• Kells
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2019

Cozaar (losartan) "I started losartan/HCTZ 50mg/12.5 mg on 8/26/19; since then, my blood pressure has gone down from 134/98 to 121/72, but I'm now having SEVERE anxiety, lightheadedness, ear pressure, and weird head tingling. I started due to pulsatile tinnitus, but the side effects are much worse!"

• Chris...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2020

"I've been on the Losartan 50mg for five days. Yesterday, I noticed hair loss on my arms and my blood pressure is elevated. It's really difficult during this pandemic to seek medical attention outside of the emergency room, which I have visited twice in the last 10 days. I feel absolutely horrible with fatigue, shortness of breath and overall feeling of uneasiness."

• Honey
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 31, 2020

"I was put on Losartan 50mg dose for five days for high blood pressure my Doctor was trying it to see if it would work in getting my pressure down so I took losartan at the same time every morning at 9am about the third or fourth day I starting experiencing side effects, I was having chest pains, leg pain, feeling mood change, stomach pain and my throat felt like it was closing up, so I had to get off them as didn't work for me but maybe someone else"

• Mary
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 27, 2019

"I am 47 years old and my BP was borderline after the birth of my youngest child, so my doctor put me on BP meds. I took Losartan 50 mg after 5 years of taking Diovan 160 (no side effects on Diovan) because it was recalled. Losartan 50 mg started okay, no symptoms or side effects at first. After taking the medication for 2 months, I was having horrible stomach issues, high anxiety, and I felt like I was falling apart. My back, especially between my shoulders, ached daily, and I felt so wobbly I could barely walk. I felt like running to the ER daily. By chance, in searching I came across hundreds of reviews of people having the exact same issues on Losartan. I immediately stopped it 3 days ago, and I am shocked that I already feel better. I swear I felt I was being poisoned slowly. Never again!! It's now diet and exercise for me. The side effects really sneak up on you, beware."

• Atwood
• May 13, 2011

Cozaar (losartan) "The combination of Cozaar with Atenolol has been highly effective in controlling my blood pressure, which had been intractable previously. After using the Cozaar brand name for some generic brand losartan. Over the next few months, I developed a severe heartburn problem. I did not associate it with the change to the generic until a year later when certain other reasons I switched back to the brand name. Almost immediately, my heartburn problem subsided. Please be aware of this if you are using a generic instead of Cozaar and you develop heartburn."

• JCano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 17, 2019

"Well, I've had an anxiety disorder since my early teens. I've been taking losartan since last December. Starting last June, I started getting weird side effects: drowsiness, drunk feeling, with increased anxiety despite being on anxiety medication. I told the doctor about this, but he ignored it. Fast forward to now, yesterday was my last dose. I called the doctor, explaining my serious nature of panic attacks that were uncontrollable, increasing my blood pressure to really dangerous numbers. I didn't have these side effects at first; they started in June and lasted about 6 months. This medicine is awful. I told the doctor I'd rather live with my high blood pressure than be on this. Well, never got a call back from the doctor, so if you have an anxiety disorder, at all costs, stay away from this medication. From seeing some of the reviews, others have experienced the same; everyone was saying it was all in my head about the medicine. The fear I have from the last 2 doses of taking this was out of this world, uncontrollable. No thanks."

• gregt...
• September 30, 2010

Cozaar (losartan) "Real brief history: Doctor wanted me to go on blood pressure medicines for a while, finally got her to write a script for 25 mg Cozaar. Went to work on Sept 21 and blood pressure was 156/93, thought well, this is as good a time as any to start taking it. That night, resting in front of the T.V before bedtime it was 102/64. Quite a drop. After the first week it averaged 121/76. Have had no real bad side effects but I seem to feel hotter than I used to. Live in Virginia Beach and the A/C set at 73 most of the time but still feel warm, don't know if this is Cozaar or not. Am also a runner and after the first mile I feel this warm rush course through my body, also seem to sweat buckets now."