Can losartan cause weight gain?

lmwanza, my doctor switched me to Benicar HCT. I'm very happy with it. It doesn't affect my sinuses and it doesn't interfere with weight loss nor cause weight gain.

Hey you in NJ!
So how did it go with the doctors appointment? I am having the exact same issues on Losartan. Did he recommend anything else?
Amy :0 )

i am a 58 year old male who has always weighed in around 145-150 after i started taking losartan about 9 months ago i started gaining weight and i am now at 180 i work out daily for the past two months and have not shed one pound... my dr's response to my weight gain was "eat less" i currently watch calories and eat small meals... I was special forces in the military and know about calorie intake and staying in shape and this is not it!

I also started 3 weeks ago on the same dosage. I weigh more than you, but the same height. My BP has not decreased, but I have been feeling extreme vertigo, dizziness and nausea. I saw the doctor yesterday and they told me to continue. I am also on labetalol, twice a day, and have been on that for years without vertigo and nausea. I am also up 5 pounds. I discontinuing the drug and seeing another doctor. Some doctors will not care about weight gain and meds.
Take control of your health. Find a doctor that will listen to you!

I have been on this for 3 almost 4months and put on a lot of weight! Doesn't this defeat the purpose of blood pressure medicine??? Calling my dr in the morning! I am angry!

I have been taking 50 mg of losartan and i believe the weight gain is evidence of taking this drug. Started taking this as a replacement to lisinopril because of sinus problems but I didn't gain weight. In only 2 weeks of taking losartan I have gained 6 pounds :'(

i started taking it about 8 weeks ago, and I put on 6 pounds. I don't eat sweets or fried foods, and I have even started going to gold's fit, which is supposed to be the toughest class they have, because my traditional workouts were not working. I have been going to the gym for 28 plus years, and also walk and play a lot of gold, my fit bit says I do around 100,000 plus steps a week.

I have been reading the many posts about Losartan, and I am glad to note that I am not the only one who has experienced weight gain, despite the fact that it is not a listed side effect. I have gained about 50 lbs on this med despite having the same or less dietary intake. I am 68 and in otherwise good health, other than slightly elevated BP. I also noted insomnia, nightmares, itching and ankle swelling, joint discomfort in my fingers, and flank pain, with decreased urination. After missing the med for2 days, I feel like my body is "deflating" and my energy level is returning. Time for a new med, or none. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms?

had my losartan 50mg and hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg ( brand name - Cozaar ) switched to amlodipine 10mg -benazepril 20mg. ( brand name - Lotrel ) i will let you know how it goes. when i asked my dr about the benicar hct as an alternative to losartin, he said that it shouldn't make any difference because it was "in the same family" as losartin. i don't know what that means really. i seems everyone handles these drugs differently.

Even though Benicar HCT and Losartan are in the same family, I've had a much more positive experience with the Benicar. I don't have any of the issues that I had with Losartan. I was on Lotrel for five years before I supposedly became allergic to it. Not really sure if that was true or not. I think something else was triggering it, but I never found out. I really didn't have any issues with Lotrel.

Hi Redbird!
Any luck with weight loss and your new BP med.
If so what did you go with?
I'm really wanting to change mine.
thanks bunches!! :)

Thank you for this post! I have been so frustrated! After losing 70 pounds, I have gained back 30 despite working out 5-6 days a week and eating BETTER than I did when I was losing. My doctor switched me to thus med about 2 years ago... the same time my weight loss stopped.
And sinuses too! I'm calling my doc today!

I have been on losartan for about a year. I have been slowly gaining weight so I have been on a 1200 calorie per day diet with 1-2 miles of walking every day. Every time I see the doc, I have put on another pound or two. Thankyou so much for this information. I am going to quit taking it and see what happens. Sick of the weight gain associated with this med

I also have gained about 20 lbs & feel bloated with pain in my legs. Was wondering if my dose of lasartan/potassium 25 mg was making me gain this weight? Dr put me on 80 mg of lasix to get rid of the fluid only 4 lbs lost with lasix & still taking it! What do I do???

I also have gained about 20 lbs & feel bloated with pain in my legs. Was wondering if my dose of lasartan/potassium 25 mg was making me gain this weight? Dr put me on 80 mg of lasix to get rid of the fluid only 4 lbs lost with lasix & still taking it! What do I do???

My diet is the the same as before and still gaining weight. I'm gonna have my Dr switch. I have never been this heavy.

I switched to diltiazam a year ago. Down 10 pounds, back to my normal weight.

I am so glad for this site. I have been on Losartan for 3 years, but before I started on this medicine I lost 25 pounds. I gained that 25 pounds plus 20 more in 3 years. I couldn't understand why I was gaining so much weight so quickly. I told my doctor that it was the medicine, she didn't think so , but now I know.

Its gotta be the med. I have also gained lots of weight since starting on Losartan! 60 lbs. Did not change my diet!

I have been experiencing the same problem, I started taking Losartan about three months ago and I have been very bloated and have put on almost seven pounds. I have had no change in my diet or exercise. I never thought it could be this medication but now I am starting to wonder. This is very frustrating.

I was on 100mg losarton and gained 22 Ibs. I reduced this myself to 50mg and have lost 4 Ibs in one week. It's defo the tablets that cause the weight gain. I have a forthcoming appointment with my consultant and I will ask him to change my meds.

Rob072- what are you taking now instead if losarton??

What blood pressure meds did they change you to?

Did anyone get severe constipation from taking losarton? I'm on bendroflumethiazide too.

I'm looking for the root cause of a serious weight gain (40 lbs.) I've experienced in the last 18 months. I've tried to eliminate other factors, but now have reason to suspect Losartan thanks to everyone's input. For instance, I've been sticking to a 1000 calorie diet, low in carbs and fat and high in lean protein, no snacks, no cheating, keeping meticulous records of everything that goes into my mouth, and after an initial minor loss, my weight started climbing again. Nothing I do seems to have an impact and I'm at the end of my rope with frustration.
2jahn

2jahn... I'm in the same boat. I have spent about £1000 in the last month with personal training to lose weight I am doing everything right but I haven't lost an inch. There is no other explanation for it.

I have been wondering why I have been gaining weight without changing my diet. I have been on Losartan for about 6 months and I have gained about 15 lbs. I am going to the doctor next week. We will see what he says about it.

I am so happy I found this site. I too have gained weight since taking Losartan 100mg. Called my doctor already to switch my meds. Thanks everyone for your comments.

I have tried everything to loose weight and it finally dawned on me it could be the Losartan. I am only taking 25mg a day, but I have never had trouble before and I am exercising all the time also. So I am anxious to see what other drug would not have this same effect.

I just got switched to 100 losartan. Worried about gaining more weight. Been on blood pressure medicine for 30 years. Don't want to gain anymore. Already gained 50. What medicine did you switch to. I would appreciate any information. Thank you

Ive been taking it for about a year.Ive gradually been gaining weight.Been being careful not to change eating habits.I ran out 3 days ago. Went down one pants size in those three days.Im going to the doctors tomorrow.I wouldnt have had any idea but being a weekend the pharmacy couldnt get in touch with the doctor.

Doctor switched me to losartan 25 mg on July 3 because lisinopril gave me a throat tickle/cough which I could not tolerate. My weight is up 10 pounds since July 3 (July 18 today), despite my ongoing weight loss efforts. Thank you for verifying that this drug does indeed cause weight gain. I was beginning to think something was wrong, and now I know what it is.

Absolutely! I was placed on Losartan 50mg in May 2014. I went for a follow up appointment with my Dr today, it was very frustrating to have gained 20lbs within 10 weeks. This is very sad, my weight has been constant for the past 15 years before switching to this medication. The medication was changed to Lisinopril 20mg today.

So glad I found this conversation. I started on Losartan a month ago for borderline high blood pressure and gained 4 lbs on a 5'2" height, normally 129 weight (so I'm not 'skinny') with no changes in diet and exercise (yoga 2 times/week, cycling 700 miles (yes 700) since the start of this 2014 season, walking dog 5x/week). I am quite active. So this sudden weight gain made me crazy - I was feeling so fat around my middle, I thought had ovarian cancer and went to get a ultrasound, which to my relief was normal. It's rather ironic that a blood pressure medication designed to protect your heart can make you fat, one of the risk factors for heart disease! This drug is going in the trash.

I just received my first 30 day supply of Losartan (100 mg). Medicare and AARP supplemental insurance have reduced amount they pay for my BP medication, Valsartan (80 mg). It's a pretty expensive Experience no noticeable side affects while on this pill.
My sister has taken the Losartan for about 5 years and can't loose weight no matter how hard she tries.
I have read many other reviews about this drug, some positive but more were negative.

I also have gained weight taking Losartan, I exercise 3-4 times per week, I eat only 2 meals per day, I don't eat meat, I eat healthily. I have raised my concerns many times with different healthcare professionals, unable to establish why I was gaining weight, It suddenly came to me it must be my medication. I have actually gained in one year 21lbs ! I am gob-smacked, frustrated, and really pissed off.

Glad to see this thread. I was switched to Losartan from Lisinopril because of the cough. My blood pressure stays nice and low on them, but I get puffier and puffier all the time. Weight is up 25 lb in a year, not normal for me at all. Was thinking it was just me getting old. I will definitely see my doc about lowering or switching meds. thanks people!

I am so happy I found this threat, I have GAINED 12 pounds since taking Cozzar WTF, I knew it had to be it, my eating habits have not changed and I am very puffy, I am going to research natural ways to keep my blood pressure down, this is ridiculous, I see the dr. on the 29th and we are going to have to address this ASAP< how is this good for my diabetes to gain weight, I am already overweight.

Why are drs not telling people about the weight gain, that cannot be good for hypertension/???

In eight months l have gained 140LBS since being prescribed Losartan... now on Ramipril

Glad I found this thread too... Had lost 25 pounds before starting losartan... Since lisinopril gave my that awful cough, too... Luckily going to doc tomorrow.. Gonna make him change it... Again

Hi
Exactly what medicine did your doctor prescribe? Because I started taking Losartan on or around the 16th of December 2016 and I was weighing 19 stone which was already a lot. Since taking this medication I have shot upto 21 stone in less than a month. I couldn't understand what was going on. But now I no! So I. Done with it :( it makes me really sad.

Hi Rob!
I would like to please know what the doctor has switched you too and if it has worked out for you in the past years. I have been on Losartan for a year now and have gained 40 lbs. Its so upsetting. I cannot tell you how much I would appreciate your reply.
Take care, Amy :)

Hi Rob!
Wow that sounds wonderful!
what med did they witch you too?
Is it still working with the weight loss?
I want to get off losartan too.
Please help
Amy

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wow thats crazy i gained so much weight how long have you been on losartan

Have been on for 2 months and have gained 10 plus pounds, despite watching diet closely and working out frequently, gym plus regular bike riding.

I have been on losartan Hctz for a week. It has decreased my appetite and so far have lost 3 lbs.
I have No side effects.

I started taking Losartan 8 months ago and have gained 60 lbs! I have not changed my eating habits or exercise. After reading the previous comments, I'm trying to figure out another med o can replace it with. If anyone has suggestions, it would be appreciated.

Did u diet to lose it???

Which meds did you change too

Hi Renpacelli,
How has the Benicar HCT been treating you? Any luck with weight loss that losartan brought on? I'm really thinking of switching.
Thanks :)

I changed doctors and the new one said I do not have high bp. Goodbye losartin.

I’m on it. It was increased and I’m gaining weight. I have never weighed this much in my life. I’m 64!!!

Thank you for answering!!!
I am one losartan affects with weight gain
I had my dr switch me to Coreg
I STOPPED •• gaining weight, thankfully & it’s working so well, as to keeping my boys down
I’m having difficulty getting the weight back off ,, but I will get there
I was getting so overwhelmed & discouraged with this weight gain•••
Thus I feel the weight gain issue affects a persons life & in my opinion is detrimental emotionally to ones health also... Th you

Thank you for answering!!!
I am one losartan affects with weight gain
I had my dr switch me to Coreg
I STOPPED •• gaining weight, thankfully & it’s working so well, as to keeping my boys down
I’m having difficulty getting the weight back off ,, but I will get there
I was getting so overwhelmed & discouraged with this weight gain•••
Thus I feel the weight gain issue affects a persons life & in my opinion is detrimental emotionally to ones health also... Th you

Thank you for answering!!!
I am one losartan affects with weight gain
I had my dr switch me to Coreg
I STOPPED •• gaining weight, thankfully & it’s working so well, as to keeping my boys down
I’m having difficulty getting the weight back off ,, but I will get there
I was getting so overwhelmed & discouraged with this weight gain•••
Thus I feel the weight gain issue affects a persons life & in my opinion is detrimental emotionally to ones health also... Th you

Thank you for answering!!!
I am one losartan affects with weight gain
I had my dr switch me to Coreg
I STOPPED •• gaining weight, thankfully & it’s working so well, as to keeping my boys down
I’m having difficulty getting the weight back off ,, but I will get there
I was getting so overwhelmed & discouraged with this weight gain•••
Thus I feel the weight gain issue affects a persons life & in my opinion is detrimental emotionally to ones health also... Th you

Thank you for answering!!!
I am one losartan affects with weight gain
I had my dr switch me to Coreg
I STOPPED •• gaining weight, thankfully & it’s working so well, as to keeping my boys down
I’m having difficulty getting the weight back off ,, but I will get there
I was getting so overwhelmed & discouraged with this weight gain•••
Thus I feel the weight gain issue affects a persons life & in my opinion is detrimental emotionally to ones health also... Th you