Losartan and Cough: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Dee...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• August 17, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I was put on Losartan 25 mg 5 years ago after trying 3 other BP pills. I have been saying for a while now that I have not felt well since being on them. I had severe leg pains & mobility problems, ended up having steroid injection 2 years ago & another this year. I have had more anxiety than ever before. In April this year, I developed terrible coughing fits, etc. I have had X-ray, breathing tests, which are all clear. Reluctantly, this week, I was prescribed antibiotics & steroids, which seem to be having no effects. I am really convinced that the cause of all my symptoms is Losartan & have told my GP this more than once. After reading other people's experiences, I am now going to push for coming off these terrible pills."

• Ran...
• October 23, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I was prescribed this more than 20 years ago, but other issues caused them to switch to HCTZ, Medrol, lisinopril (coughed and they took me off), and eventually back to Cozaar. I didn't realize it at the time, but looking back over the data, I see that whenever my dose was above 50 mg (it's been 75 and 100 at times), my weight shot up a good bit. Couple that with an SSRI (sometimes taken in concert with >50 mg Cozaar, sometimes not taken at all), and you get dramatic ballooning. I'm now trying to get weight down, and that's lowering BP, so when I get down to 25 mg, we'll see if weight comes off faster."

• Joe...
• April 4, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "After taking Losartan 50 mg, I observed I have a recurring hacking cough, and it's worst at night before going to bed. I had an X-ray, and all is normal. The doctor gave me cough medicine/suppressant and antacid because, he said, it may be acid reflux, but the cough still persisted. After some research, I found out the cough, sneeze, and stuffy nose are some of the side effects of Losartan. I will request the doctor to change it to Cozaar and see the difference."

• Anonymous
• May 27, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I was on enalapril for 2 months, the coughing was terrible. The doctor changed it to losartan potassium. The cough got a little better, but I am experiencing headaches every day. It works well for my blood pressure. I am taking 25 mg once a day. I am going to ask the doctor to change it if the headaches don't go away."

• boo...
• February 13, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Was changed to this from metoprolol because I needed a non-beta blocker medicine for my blood pressure, beta blocker interfered dangerously with my necessary allergy shots. After 1 day I was vomiting nonstop, had noticeable tremors in my extremities, horrible migraines, persistent cough, nausea, and tremendously painful muscle cramps in my lower back (on top of my degenerative back disease's constant pain). Tried calling my doctor but never heard back, so I flushed this poison down the toilet. Still experiencing the vomiting and tremors 2 days after stopping the medicine. This is by far the worst medication I have ever been on."

• rws...
• August 27, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "55 now - started BP issues about 4 years ago, approx. Took Clonidine with no side effects and BP correction. Took it as needed. BP issue started again past year, I believe. Other someone listed below but caused a chronic cough, which new doc IDs and changed me to Losartan. Initially, some mild dizziness spells, which dissipated now. Morning BP is high, was 135 or so / 90, but last week or two has been 145-150 and 95-100. Have had some gym exercise as well, eating 1800 or less on average, but still 35 lbs over (that's been years and years now). Do need to tell doc about morning issue, and what is going on during the night? Get a stroke or something? Maybe need Clonidine again during the night for fast relief?"

• Sen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 13, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking 50 mg of losartan for over 3 years. BP had been averaging 130-140 and 80 to 85. Now it is typically something like 117 over 75. Side effects have been quite minor. I believe I get a slight dry cough and occasional dizziness. I take it at bedtime - relegating those side effects to the night. Bonus: I sometimes suffer from gout. I believe this med reduces uric acid - a welcome plus. Bottom line: works really well for me."

• Jen...
• February 11, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone. This was prescribed for hypertension. I took it for a while and noticed some coughing, but thought I was managing okay. I gradually noticed increased pain, which I did not immediately recognize as a side effect of the losartan. I eventually did a couple of trials by stopping this medicine for some weeks and then restarting. My pain was definitely much worse with losartan. I later researched this and found studies showed losartan could cause or worsen pain. No thanks! Thank goodness I recognized the awful pain was a side effect. Yikes! I take verapamil IR now and feel so much better. It has anti-inflammatory properties, reduces the pain in my body, reduces headaches, and helps the BP. Verapamil wins for me."

• Sun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 17, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on losartan 50 mg for about 6 months. I'm 71 and already had a TIA a few years ago. At first, it was fine, then I was prescribed a beta blocker because my heart rate was high even though I was just sitting. It went up to 110, and I hadn't moved. My blood pressure is never normal, either very high or very low. The last month, I've been sick with coughing, a runny nose, etc. I actually thought I had COVID even though I have been vaccinated, I am that sick. The COVID test is negative. Then I saw these reviews, and I'm thinking it may be the losartan. So glad I saw this."

• Anonymous
• August 4, 2009

Losartan for High Blood Pressure "Has left me with a persistent cough."

• Bre...
• June 19, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Breathing difficulties, excessive bowel movements, memory loss (short term), weight gain, swelling ankles, coughing, and difficulty sleeping. I want to be on something else."

• LYN...
• June 4, 2009

Losartan for High Blood Pressure "Side effect - cough all the time."

• Lan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 22, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Losartan works great to lower blood pressure, but negatives are sinus drip, cough, and tremors."

• EDM...
• August 11, 2009

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

• Dea...
• January 10, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Since starting Losartan 4 weeks ago, I developed a terrible dry cough, pounding in my ears, rapid heart rate, and confusion. This is definitely not for me."

• Cou...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 12, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Losartan causes cramps in my hands and feet, along with a constant cough."

• Wee...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I am a 52-year-old male and started losartan after ramipril gave me double vision. Losartan was more effective than ramipril at lowering my average BP, but it gave me a dry cough."

• Ric...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "While it worked to reduce my blood pressure, I ended up getting a dry cough. Switched to another medication, and the dry cough went away."

• Anonymous
• August 26, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "My side effects were cough, nonstop dry cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, and throat irritation from cough."