Losartan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Caret...
• February 15, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "My 90-year-old mother has been on generic Losartan for 8 years. She took 50mg a day, and it controlled her blood pressure. We have a new doctor, and he upped her dosage to 75mg, which seemed to do well until she got Type A influenza. Now she is recuperating, and when we give her Losartan, it seems to knock her blood pressure really low and makes her weak for 2 hours. She has had a hacking cough and recurrent bronchitis for years. I did not know that could be a side effect of Losartan. These are the only meds she takes except for a daily multivitamin."

• Kay
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 19, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I’m a 58-year-old female. The only med I take is 25mg of losartan for over a year now. BP was about 140/95 too often. My side effects are getting worse. Insomnia, headaches, diarrhea, dizzy, tired, feet hurt, have to lay down once a day and no longer have the energy to exercise. I enjoy a couple of glasses of wine a few times a week and try to stay low carb and watch my salt intake. I’m thinking I would be better off not taking this since my quality of life has gone down."

• bpano
• June 19, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I've been taking this medication for about a month after the doctor decided to switch to this. It helps with blood pressure for about half a day, and by bedtime, blood pressure is sky high again. Legs, feet, and hands go numb and cramp. Severe back pain along with headaches and just a general feeling of being unwell. My whole body hurts 24/7, and with all the recalls lately, it is alarming. I can't wait to see the doctor and get off this medicine!"

• anthony...
• July 20, 2015

Cozaar (losartan) for High Blood Pressure "This medication nearly killed me after 9 days of taking it. It sent me into AFIB, blood pressure dropped so low it nearly stopped. Hate this drug. If anyone has any side effects with this, go to your doctor straight away. Never felt so ill. Within 24 hours of me stopping this drug, I was back to my normal self. Please do not just stop taking medication. I have been put back on ramipril and I feel fine."

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

For High Blood Pressure "My husband was put on Losartan 50 mg on Sept. 12. On Sept. 14, he started experiencing brain fog and an ache in his right shoulder, along with sleepless nights. The symptoms progressed to unsteadiness on his feet, uselessness of his right arm, and tremors. I called the doctor, and she cut him back to 25 mg on 9/23. Still, the symptoms progressed to so much brain fog that he doesn't know how to use the remote control, can't find things that are right in front of him, and has given up driving and cooking. I have to cut up his food. We went to the ER this past Saturday to rule out a stroke. They said it is his medication. Back to the doctor, she took him off Losartan after he begged her. She 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 there are not long-term effects. I don't understand why, if it is also recalled, the FDA has not pulled it."

• Anonymous
• August 11, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "I was switched to Losartan from Lisinopril, 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. I really want it lower. I have been exercising every morning at 5 am and have been eating very well during this time. Yet, it appears I've gained weight, and my legs feel like jello, and if I squat down, it's hard for me to get up. I first thought it was because I haven't been running in forever, but it's been 3 weeks of running, and it's getting worse. Ankles, behind the knees, and calf muscles are the worst. Guess I will discuss with the doctor next week. This is not a normal pain."

• Zyano
• February 14, 2021

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

• 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 addition, 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."

• 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 a dry mouth, and I constantly feel like I have a cold. The side effects of this medication are horrible. I’m changing my lifestyle habits to get off of Losartan."

• 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"

• 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 and vivid nightmares), and my doctor felt I needed an extra medication to accompany my hydrochlorothiazide. 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 and 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-year-old). I see my primary care physician in two weeks and hope to have a conversation regarding getting off this drug."

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

For High Blood Pressure "I have CVD and suffer from HBP. I have tried Metoprolol (did nothing to lower it) and am 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. The doctor suggested going back to 50 mg and monitoring. 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 pulsatile 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 have 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."

• 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, and cholesterol and glucose levels dropped. I engage in both low and high impact workouts 5 days a week, and this medication has done nothing to lower my blood pressure, in fact, it has increased it! I went from a low dose (25 mg) to 50 mg over a 2-month test period, and the blood pressure was status quo, with terrible side effects including dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, and migraines."

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

For High Blood Pressure "62-year-old 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 switch to amlodipine which controlled BP and had no side effects but complete sexual dysfunction, so switched 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 doctor upped it to 50 mg. Since it wasn't working, she upped it to 100 mg, but my blood pressure was still high. In May, I went back to the doctor because I was also retaining water, so she switched me to losartan 100 mg/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 because I have to, but after that, I just feel extremely lazy."

• 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."

• 3Dano
• March 29, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I think I have every side effect imaginable with Losartan 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. I'm a 62-year-old female. It somewhat keeps blood pressure down, and I will be talking to my primary care doctor about adjusting the dose or trying something else. I'm too young and energetic to feel this bad."

• 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 affects people in different ways, so always try it yourself and make your own judgment. Thank you."

• 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 every day. I have not experienced side effects from it. My dosage is 50 mg/day."

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

For High Blood Pressure "I was only on Losartan 50 mg, along with HCTZ 12.5 mg, for five doses, 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 dose, 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 medication/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 "Losartan 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 tennis that I had before to get much worse."

• 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, and 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."

• 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."

• 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 effect I am experiencing is facial flushing. My cheeks feel like they are on fire and are really red. I have also noticed 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."

• Mark...
• November 24, 2010

Cozaar (losartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been taking generic Cozaar for about 3 months. Taking 25mg once a day along with 12.5 mg of Hydrochlorothiazide. It mildly lowers my BP. I get readings near 120/80, but also get high readings sometimes as well. The doctor wants to up the dosage to 50mg per day. I want to wait a while as my blood pressure isn't that bad yet, and I am trying to slowly adjust to the side effects. I am constantly 'dry' and thirsty for water. I have bad dizziness that gets really bad on occasion. The side effects are much less for me than Lisinopril, which had me coughing 24/7 and gave me bad angioedema after 3 months."