Losartan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Somet...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 6, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I was prescribed Losartan about 8 years ago. I didn't have any issues other than blood clots in my legs that began to reoccur after I began the medicine. I continually brought it up to my doctor over the years but he has dismissed it each time. Although I have a stress free life, I have constant heaviness in my chest making it difficult to breathe, chronic insomnia, and massive bruises that form on my leg, (without any incident of bumping them against anything). I am tired throughout the day, since I am not sleeping, and feel terrible. I have spikes in my blood pressure and am concerned because my doctor dismisses these issues."

• Gracie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "My husband was put on Losartan 50 mg Sept. 12, on Sept 14 he started experiencing brain fog and ache in his right shoulder, sleepless night. The symptoms progressed. Unsteady on his feet, uselessness of right arm, tremors, called Dr she cut him back to 25 mg on 9/23,. Still symptoms progressed to so much brain fog he doesn't know how to use remote control, can't find things that are right in front of him, gave up driving, gave up cooking, I have to cut up his food. We went to ER this past Saturday to rule out stroke. They said it is his medication. Back to Dr. She took him off Losartan after begging her. Upped his water pill and kept him on his Amlodipine to see how he does. He was up all night last night, missing another day of work today. I am sure I have missed something that this medicine has caused him, I pray they are not long term effects. I don't understand why if it is also recalled why the FDA has not pulled it."

• RAano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 23, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "There is no doubt in my mind that Losartan contributes to anxiety. I've learned that my thoughts control my blood pressure and through a conscious effort practicing positive thinking and more importantly realizing that I have no control over things that can happen, I am now thriving and have come off Losartan and I feel like a new person. I also try to eat healthy and exercise and it is like a whole new life."

• Zyano
• February 14, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I was given Amlodipine for 3 weeks , OMG, it’s makes me wee lots. My Dr ask me to stop it immediately and then started me on losartan tablet 50mg to lower my blood pressure, but instead, it has made it higher and then my Dr increase it to 75mg , still my B/P just increasing more from 134/92 to 145/100 and I told my Dr again. Now dosage increase to 100mg . My B/P is even getting worse, now more 162/ 102 . This medication instead of bringing my B/P down it increasing it. Please watch out when talking all this blood pressure medications."

• Panda
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Do yourself the favor and lose weight to get off this medication. The first two weeks of taking Losartan was great and then it went abruptly downhill. I can’t breathe, I have dry mouth, and I constantly feel like I have a cold. The side effects of this medication is horrible. I’m changing my lifestyle habits to get off of Losartan."

• anthony...
• July 20, 2015

Cozaar (losartan) for High Blood Pressure "This medication nearly killed me after 9 days of taking it sent me into AFIB blood presure dropped so low it nearly stopped hate this drug if anyone has any side affects with this go to your doctor stright away never felt so ill. Within 24 hours of me stopping this drug i was dack to my normal self Please do not just stop taking medication i have been put back on ramapril and i feel fine"

• Nee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Straight to the point: been on losartan for a very short time; this med has caused me to have severe back pain and leg pain; I experience the tingling; I stopped taking it; the side effects are terrible"

• Anonymous
• August 11, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "I was switched to Losartan from Lisinipril which caused a horrifying cough. I stopped taking it and called my doctor. I have been on Losartan for 3 weeks now and my blood pressure went from hypertension to pre-hypertension. Really want it lower. I have been exercising every morning at 5am and have been eating very good during this time. Yet it appears I've gained weight and my legs feel like jello and if I squat down its hard for me to get up. I first thought it was because I haven't been running in forever but its been 3 weeks of running and its getting worse. Ankles, behind the knees and calf muscles are the worst. Guess I will discuss with doctor next week. This is not a normal pain."

• Boxie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "The meds DO NOT WORK!! I have lost over 25 lbs, cholesterol, glucose levels dropped, I engage in both low & high impact workouts 5 days a week and this med has done nothing to lower my blood pressure, in fact has increased it!! I went from low dose (25 mg to 50 mg) over a 2 month test period & the blood pressure was status quo and terrible side effects including dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, migraines."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 29, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "My experience was a nightmare! I was given Losartan as needed for high blood pressure. My first time taking it, I had massive palpitations and anxiety and ended up in the ER. When they checked my BP, it spiked up very high and they told me to continue taking it and sent me home. But I didn't feel well – I had tingling all over my body and I felt depressed. I went back to my doctor and they told me to continue taking them with Xanor, but it made me feel worse. I decided to stop the medication and slowly the symptoms went away, but it took time for the panic attack to subside. My blood pressure returned to normal, but the panic attacks persisted for 2 months. I can't imagine how I have this kind of reaction. But I'm also very sensitive to medicine."

• Bear...
• August 19, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "My Dr. switched me from Diovan HCT to Losartan because of costs. Losartan has worked well for keeping blood pressure steady. In addidtion, I have Type 2 Diabetes and take Cialis 5mg daily. Interestingly, Losartan has greatly helped with erections, as well. In doing further investigation, I have discovered that other men have had similar experiences. While not meant to be a medicine for erectile dysfunction, it has greatly helped men, especially when used in combination with Cialis."

• Nannie
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 24, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Losartan for 4.5 years. it has done a decent job of lowering my (genetic) moderately high BP, but I have had a daily headache, acid reflux (controlled with a daily Prilosec), and rapid weight gain. I cannot tolerate Beta-Blockers (terrible headaches & vivid nightmares), and my doc felt I needed an extra med to accompany my hydrochloride). Ergo, Losartan. My bra size went from a “B” cup to a “DDD” practically overnight (not a good thing), my face is swollen, and I cannot get my weight under control in spite of running/fast walking 3.5 miles 4-5 times a week. I eat very little (never been a foodie), and drink only socially, no dairy, mostly fruits and veggies. I have recently noticed pain in my hips, which I attributed to aging (I am a very healthy 67 yr old). I see my primary care physician in two weeks and hope to have a conversation re: getting off this drug."

• Dave...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "62 yr male, with low Testosterone, erectile dysfunction problems. Blood pressure was 147/90. Tried Lisinopril, very allergic with much sinus drainage and cough it took 3 months to get rid of. Controlled blood pressure well, and actually relieved erectile dysfunction problems. Had to go to amlopidine which controlled BP and had no side effects but complete sexual dysfunction, so went to Losartan. No side effects, 50 mg has my BP at 117/70 and again, notably relieved ED problems and enhanced sex life. "

• Karla
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I was on losartan 25 mg for 2 years and had no side effects. Since December my blood pressure was high and I was getting migraines so my Dr. upped it to 50mg. Since it wasn't working she upped it to 100mg but my blood pressure was still high. In May I went back to the Dr. because I was also retaining water so she switched me to losartan 100mg/ HCTZ 12.5. Since then I feel my pressure has gone down now. I used to average at 140/90 but after switching I'm averaging 117/80. In June I started to feel super tired. I've been taking online classes and couldn't bring myself to do my work. I just go to work and when I get home I just want to sleep and that is all I want to do. I have also felt a little more depressed to where I don't want to do anything or go anywhere, I go to work only cause I have to but after that I just feel extremely lazy."

• Erik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I was only on Losartan 50mg, along with HCTZ 12.5mg, for five dosages and it caused some bad physical and mental side effects. They included panic attacks, headaches, pressure behind the eyes, lightheadedness, confusion, foggy feelings, being tired and also unable to sleep, lack of appetite, and probably more that I am forgetting. I also fainted twice, within 15 minutes of each other, on the evening of my third dose, which included spending three hours in the ER to recover from massive dehydration. I had a follow up appointment with my PCP earlier today, prior to my sixth dosage, and he told me to stop taking it. I have been off it for only 28 hours and the side effects are gone! I still have a mild headache, but it is considerably better than the past couple of days. I know medication reacts differently for every person, but, for me, it was not worth taking this medications/dosage, which did lower my blood pressure a small amount, compared to all of the side effects I experienced."

• Tod
• September 21, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Lozartan caused severe anxiety and insomnia. I had to take time off from work, there was no way I could work. And this was only 25 mg pills. I wish my doctor would have told me how bad the side effects could be. It also caused my ten it’s that I had before to get much worse."

• Weedy
• August 22, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Awful experience!! Caused high levels of anxiety and depression. This then made my blood pressure spike. Also caused dry blurry eyes and weird head pains. As soon as I came off and switched to beta blockers the difference was phenomenal. It effects people in different ways so always try it yourself and make your own judgement. Thank you"

• 3Dano
• March 29, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I think I have every side effect imaginable with Lorsartan HCT. Loose stools, anxiety, depression, no energy, body aches to the point it's hard to exercise, weight gain, I'm on 100/25 mg's. I'm 62 year old female. It somewhat keeps blood pressure down, and I will be talking to primary care dr about adjusting dose or trying something else. I'm too young and energetic to feel this bad."

• nebp
• May 1, 2009

Cozaar (losartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have had high blood pressure for years and have just started a medicine routine. I tried Zestril and had great results but did not like the cough. So, my doctor switched me to Cozaar. This makes me cough, makes me tired, dizzy, and constipated."

• Raven
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 12, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Been on losartan about 8 months now. Maybe a few side effects at first, but none really now. I take 50 mg at night, & my BP went from 190/100 to 125/75. It took months however to get that low, it wasn't immediate. I believe it has probably saved my life. 60 year old female."

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2010

Cozaar (losartan) for High Blood Pressure "I've been on Cozaar for a number of years after doing a study for hypertension. It works great for me! My blood pressure is consistently 115/70 everyday. I have not experienced side effects from it. My dosage is 50 mg/day."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I have CVD and suffer from HBP. I have tried Metorprolol (did nothing to lower it) and now taking Losartan. I started on 50 mg/day with little results. My doctor bumped me up to 100 mg and my BP went too low. Yes, it was around 104/66. Doctor suggested to go back to 50 mg and monitor. It's been two months on 50 mg and now the side effects are starting to show up; insomnia, joint pain and the newest one is pulsative tinnitus in one ear. Wonderful ARGH I will start weaning myself off it by taking 25 mg for a week and then every other day until I feel I can completely stop it. Not waiting on my doctor visiting me in the ER! This drug is NOT worth it. I will start an exercise regime and will try to lose the last 15 lbs I need to lose. Changes in my diet has been ongoing; low carb/no packaged or processed foods/no sugar. I'm sure I will be able to manage my HBP with that if I stick to it. My quality of life is being severely affected and IMO, this is not a way of living."

• last1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I got on here to look into the mysterious symptoms that I've been getting. I started taking Losartan 25mg about 5-7 days ago and haven't felt right since. I've had indigestion, gas, stomach aching, sore muscles, exhaustion, maybe some anxiety, and poor eating. Looking at user reviews the medicine either works great, or it works terrible.. Many of the 1 star reviews point to the same digestive/stomach issues I'm having beginning on the day I started Losartan. Of course my doctor shrugged off all the symptoms and thinks I need to "stick with it." I'll be finding a new doctor."

• MrsTag
• October 8, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I was diagnosed last year with high blood pressure (HBP) at the age of 67, no other meds. Within months of starting Losartan I noticed changes in my hair texture, thinning & loss. It’s just thin, lifeless, shedding, whispery hair mainly at the crown at the back of my head. I know it is because of this drug. Have not discussed this matter yet with my doctor. We are looking for some quick fixes here are my suggestions check out on-line: DHT Blocker, hair loss; check out Olive Leaf Extract for lowering BP and blood sugar. For help with your current thin and lifeless hair I suggest: CHI Shampoo Magnified Volume and a good hair mousse like TRESemme Thermal Creations for volume boosting, NOT their 24 hr Body mousse, or Catwalk Strong Mousse. This will allow you to at least look like you have more hair and feel better about yourself in the interim. These are simply my suggestions to temporarily deal with this hair loss until we can all pitch this med in the garbage."

• Poocatz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Losartan 50mg once daily for a week now. The only side effects I am experiencing is facial flushing. My cheeks feel like they are on fire and are really red. I have also notice a slight mood change and I am itchy on my arms..... I am going to consult my doctor and see if I should be concerned."