Losartan and Tiredness: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Lyn...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I started taking Losartan 100 MG over a month ago due to the valsartan recall. Not pleased with it at all. Tiredness, diarrhea, moodiness, headaches, body pain, nausea, heartburn, and lightheadedness. The doctor added 25 MG HCTZ that really wreaked havoc. Ended up in the doctor's office and urgent clinic three times in a week. May look into another class of BP medication. The doctor said the other classes have more side effects, though. Especially beta blockers."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 13, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "Due to the Valsartan recall and it being unavailable for my last refill, my doctor switched me to Losartan. I find myself tired all the time and spend my day looking forward to sleeping. I feel anxious and depressed and have completely abandoned my walking routine (was previously walking 1+ miles a day for close to 3 years). Like others mentioned, I have to urinate all the time, which is very annoying."

• Pam...
• September 9, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on losartan for 4 years, 2.5 mg after 2 mini-strokes. BP has been good, but has now gone up. Been having chest cramps, shortness of breath, and tingling in hands on and off for a couple of weeks, so Dr. has upped it to 50 mg. Within 3 days my BP was back down, and all the above symptoms have gone. I don't seem to have a problem with it. I also take Bisoprolol, Clopidogrel, and Simvastatin. The only side effect I get is severe tiredness at times, but that could be the Bisoprolol."

• 13j...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "Well, I've only been on losartan for one week, and I have very blurry vision, really bad muscle cramps, headache, very tired, no energy. I'm not taking it anymore. I would rather just die than to feel this way. I have zero faith in doctors, and this adds to the reasons. I went in for suspected high blood pressure, and not one word about exercise, eating right, meditation, nothing at all... simply wrote a script and off I went. I think pharmaceutical companies kick back for prescribing their products. In my opinion, don't take it... find a homeopathic doctor and try that."

• Juj...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 27, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "On 25 mg Losartan Potassium for 3 months. I am exhausted, and my eyes feel like I cannot keep them open. Low back pain has worsened. I am very sensitive to any prescription drugs—hoping to change meds soon. BP has gone down to 128/80 and does not spike as high. But also taking 2.5 mg of amlodipine. These drugs are nasty."

• mam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 27, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "I was prescribed losartan and hydrochlorothiazide after what was diagnosed at ER as a hypertension event I had in March 2022. I am 65 years old. I only took it for 6 weeks, and it was a horrible experience. I felt extremely bloated with feelings of confusion, anxiety, and was tired all the time. I went online and read the many reviews and forums, which validated my concerns about it and thought, 'this is enough, not taking it!' I spoke with my doctor, and we decided I could skip the losartan and just stay on the hydro. I have been off the losartan for 38 days, and in the last 7 days, I experienced intense anxiety/panic attacks that I have never had before. Also, all of a sudden, sinus pressure like I have never had. I went to an ENT, and she blamed the pressure and tension from my allergies and prescribed a nasal spray. My doctor prescribed a low dose anti-anxiety med to deal, but it just knocks me out. Anyone else with similar 'after losartan' side effects?"

• wyn...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 12, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on this medication for over 2 years. I have gained a lot of weight. My legs are so heavy that I cannot walk any distance without having to sit down. Also, my hips, knees, and ankles hurt constantly, and I'm so tired all the time. I have looked up the side effects of all my prescriptions, and only Losartan potassium had all of these listed. And now I'm here reading all of the comments, and I see so many people having the same issues that I have, and I can only conclude that it's the Losartan causing my issues... I'm stopping this medication right now."

• Bee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 16, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I realize each person can react differently to any prescribed medication, and interactions with other prescribed medications can be a factor. I was prescribed losartan by my primary care doctor. I had side effects that were intolerable: back pain and spasms of an incredible nature, plus thigh/hamstring pain. Nightmares! Panic attacks, lethargy, dizzy as anything, not just upon arising. I have tried other blood pressure medications too, but losartan (50 mg) once a day was by far the worst medication I have taken for hypertension, possibly the worst medication ever! Read up on the numerous recalls also!"

• Qui...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Side effects: tinnitus, extreme dizziness, diarrhea, extreme tiredness, also insomnia at times, anxiety, with one case of extreme panic attack, blurred vision, loss of focus and concentration, loss of appetite, belching, and felt unbalanced on my feet. I drink plenty of water and still felt like I was drinking enough. I was on 50 mg once a day. My blood pressure is somewhat better, but the side effects have taken a massive toll on my body."

• BPK...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 21, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "Started this medicine about 10 days ago. 50 mg. Didn’t really notice anything the first couple of days. No lower blood pressure and no side effects. By the third day, that changed. Had to stay home from work due to severe stomach cramps and dizziness. This lasted for two days. My blood pressure was not going down at all, if anything, it seemed to slightly go up. Friday, I started having uneasy feelings like anxiety and became very tired. My regular workout at the gym was very hard to get through. By the weekend, I could not do anything. My blood pressure was rising, and my anxiety was crippling. By Monday, my readings were over 180/110, and I ended up having to stop the medicine and take my anxiety med to get my life back. I’m still in bed recovering 2 days later."

• Hea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 8, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "My Dr. switched me from lisinopril 40 mg to 100 mg of losartan approx. 3 months ago. First thing noticed was the anxious feeling, then loose stools, blurring of vision, and then followed by lethargy and a slow weight gain. After 2 months, I felt as if I were actually sick most of the time and it never eased up. Most importantly, it did not control BP as well as the lisinopril. Switched back to lisinopril and within a week was nearly back to normal (except for the weight). This stuff is horrible and worse than amlodipine, which I was given several years ago!"

• Adi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "If I've read so many bad reviews about losartan, I wouldn't take it anymore. It wears you down and gets you tired. Also, I have panic attacks and shortness of breath. Told my doctor, he said it's not from this medication. I'm not taking it as it really isn't suiting me for sure. Been taking this medication for 2 weeks, no more."

• Tam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I went on this medication, 50 mg, after having horrible side effects with Novapril. It lowered my blood pressure, no big side effects to speak of. Now, in month 4, I am exhausted and dizzy. Wasn't sure what was going on as I am just getting over the flu. Then I went to my dentist, who also takes blood pressure readings. It was 90/58! So, I will have to make another doctor appointment and see about lowering the dose. I might take half a pill and see if I feel better in a couple of days. So, it works, you just need to find the right dosage."

• GIg...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 14, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "Does absolutely nothing for my BP, but when the white generic was substituted (been on the blue one for years), my kidney tests shot way up. Three months back on the blue one, back to where they were. So apparently doing something for my kidneys. Hard to find the blue one because of the valsartan lawsuit, which isn’t even this drug. Dr. said cancer risk for that other drug is exactly the same as eating BBQ twice a month, so it seems like a frivolous lawsuit that has negatively impacted my ability to get my (different) medication. Only side effect is feeling tired."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 21, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "This medicine worked amazingly for me after a week of taking it, but here are the problems: weak sight now, joint pain (mostly the knees), under the feet, I feel like I have a needle pinning me (very painful), gained so much weight, always feeling tired."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2022

Losartan for High Blood Pressure "25 mg of Losartan hydrochlorothiazide cured high blood pressure within a week. But lethargy is a definite side effect. The worst side effect is irregular heartbeat. My blood pressure monitor and my Fitbit disagree on heart rate by about 20 bpm. My Fitbit no longer provides sleep quality feedback, can't get consistent heart rate feedback. I had to discontinue the medication four days ago. The side effects have not improved yet. The blood pressure is still low, 115/60. Note: I started with high blood pressure 160/80 and a low pulse, not because I'm an athlete. Pulse still low. I guess."

• Spo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 24, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I think it has been slowly killing me, leg cramps, tiredness, lethargy. I’m off it now, and I’ll take my chances with no drugs and no doctor."

• Spo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 24, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I think it has been slowly killing me, leg cramps, tiredness, lethargy. I’m off it now, and I’ll take my chances with no drugs and no doctor."

• all...
• June 19, 2008

Losartan for High Blood Pressure "Originally prescribed 50mg AM and PM. Resulted in blood pressure being too low. Reduced to 50mg AM only and pressure is fine. Tiredness may be a slight side effect, so I go to bed a bit earlier."

• Bk ...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 26, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "First few weeks, BP was pretty low and then leveled out. But I’ve been unusually tired. It’s been over 6 months of use. But still pretty tired daily."

• sam...
• April 14, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Taking Losartan, I have had a lot of joint pains, headaches every day, dizziness, and tiredness. I've been in the ER twice because of my blood pressure going up."

• GAR...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 26, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I took the pill in the morning, low to standard pressure during the day--high at night. Sometimes chest pains, didn't sleep well due to anxiety--tired during the day."

• gp7...
• January 3, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "The drug caused tiredness and cold night sweats. Got off a week ago and 0 night sweats."