Cozaar and Headaches: What Users Say

• mic...
• July 26, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "Cozaar did not help my blood pressure, and the side effects were bad. I had headaches from day one, nausea, low back pain, and nonstop trips to the toilet. My doctor wanted me to try Cozaar because my Medicare provider wouldn't cover my Diovan. I have been taking Diovan for years. It took forever to find a drug that worked on blood pressure without side effects. Diovan is expensive at $80 for a 30-day supply, but it works."

• Blo...
• March 17, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I was actually prescribed Benicar 3 months ago for my newly diagnosed HBP, but my insurance company contacted my doctor and informed them Benicar wasn't covered under my plan, so they switched me to Losartan. I have to break the pill in half, and I feel like my dosage is compromised doing so. The first thing I noticed was headaches, nausea, and brain fog. When I mentioned this to both my GP and a specialist I go to, they both said to wait a couple more weeks until I have been on it a while. Now I have joint pain, tingling in my legs and feet, and I notice my feet swell in my shoes. The swelling isn't noticeable, but I can feel it in my shoes. I plan to see my GP this coming week. I am frustrated. I want to start an exercise program. I am not terribly overweight, but I don't know how much exercise I can do with all this joint pain (especially knees). What are my options for a medication change, and will all the meds in this class give me the same side effects?"

• Sco...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 27, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I have been experiencing terrible waking headaches and also not able to think of the words I want to express. I take Cozaar in the evenings and believe it's causing these symptoms. Not happy!"

• EDM...
• August 11, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "Very bad sore throat, cough, and terrible headache. Lisinopril did the same thing. Micardis worked better but very expensive."