Cozaar and Nausea: 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?"

• sie...
• October 28, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I thought this drug very effective bringing down my blood pressure from an average 146 over 89 to 120 over 70. After three days, I began to get more and more nauseous until I called the doctor on the ninth day. He said we would change to another prescription."