Losartan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Kay
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 19, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I’m a 58-year-old female. The only med I take is 25mg of losartan for over a year now. BP was about 140/95 too often. My side effects are getting worse. Insomnia, headaches, diarrhea, dizzy, tired, feet hurt, have to lay down once a day and no longer have the energy to exercise. I enjoy a couple of glasses of wine a few times a week and try to stay low carb and watch my salt intake. I’m thinking I would be better off not taking this since my quality of life has gone down."

• bpano
• June 19, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I've been taking this medication for about a month after the doctor decided to switch to this. It helps with blood pressure for about half a day, and by bedtime, blood pressure is sky high again. Legs, feet, and hands go numb and cramp. Severe back pain along with headaches and just a general feeling of being unwell. My whole body hurts 24/7, and with all the recalls lately, it is alarming. I can't wait to see the doctor and get off this medicine!"

• anthony...
• July 20, 2015

Cozaar (losartan) for High Blood Pressure "This medication nearly killed me after 9 days of taking it. It sent me into AFIB, blood pressure dropped so low it nearly stopped. Hate this drug. If anyone has any side effects with this, go to your doctor straight away. Never felt so ill. Within 24 hours of me stopping this drug, I was back to my normal self. Please do not just stop taking medication. I have been put back on ramipril and I feel fine."

• Gaz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I've been put on Losartan as part of a post-op medication after having stents placed in my coronary arteries. Losartan definitely lowers my blood pressure but there is no doubt that it causes anxiety and a feeling of fear. It seems to amplify an emotional response to any negative thoughts and gets you to fear those questions. I have found that changing my schedule for taking the medication also changes the schedule of the anxiety. Ie it follows the taking of the drug by about 3 hours (which is when the drug peaks apparently). There is no doubt that anxiety and feelings of negative well being are side effects. So if you're having an emotional reaction (in my case 3 hours after taking) this medication may be the cause. I am taking just before bed to hopefully mask the feelings as I'll be asleep. TBD if it affects sleep."

• Gracie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "My husband was put on Losartan 50 mg Sept. 12, on Sept 14 he started experiencing brain fog and ache in his right shoulder, sleepless night. The symptoms progressed. Unsteady on his feet, uselessness of right arm, tremors, called Dr she cut him back to 25 mg on 9/23,. Still symptoms progressed to so much brain fog he doesn't know how to use remote control, can't find things that are right in front of him, gave up driving, gave up cooking, I have to cut up his food. We went to ER this past Saturday to rule out stroke. They said it is his medication. Back to Dr. She took him off Losartan after begging her. Upped his water pill and kept him on his Amlodipine to see how he does. He was up all night last night, missing another day of work today. I am sure I have missed something that this medicine has caused him, I pray they are not long term effects. I don't understand why if it is also recalled why the FDA has not pulled it."

• Zyano
• February 14, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I was given Amlodipine for 3 weeks , OMG, it’s makes me wee lots. My Dr ask me to stop it immediately and then started me on losartan tablet 50mg to lower my blood pressure, but instead, it has made it higher and then my Dr increase it to 75mg , still my B/P just increasing more from 134/92 to 145/100 and I told my Dr again. Now dosage increase to 100mg . My B/P is even getting worse, now more 162/ 102 . This medication instead of bringing my B/P down it increasing it. Please watch out when talking all this blood pressure medications."

• Anonymous
• August 11, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "I was switched to Losartan from Lisinopril, which caused a horrifying cough. I stopped taking it and called my doctor. I have been on Losartan for 3 weeks now, and my blood pressure went from hypertension to pre-hypertension. I really want it lower. I have been exercising every morning at 5 am and have been eating very well during this time. Yet, it appears I've gained weight, and my legs feel like jello, and if I squat down, it's hard for me to get up. I first thought it was because I haven't been running in forever, but it's been 3 weeks of running, and it's getting worse. Ankles, behind the knees, and calf muscles are the worst. Guess I will discuss with the doctor next week. This is not a normal pain."

• Bear...
• August 19, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "My Dr. switched me from Diovan HCT to Losartan because of costs. Losartan has worked well for keeping blood pressure steady. In addition, I have Type 2 Diabetes and take Cialis 5mg daily. Interestingly, Losartan has greatly helped with erections, as well. In doing further investigation, I have discovered that other men have had similar experiences. While not meant to be a medicine for erectile dysfunction, it has greatly helped men, especially when used in combination with Cialis."

• Panda
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Do yourself the favor and lose weight to get off this medication. The first two weeks of taking Losartan was great and then it went abruptly downhill. I can’t breathe, I have dry mouth, and I constantly feel like I have a cold. The side effects of this medication is horrible. I’m changing my lifestyle habits to get off of Losartan."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I have CVD and suffer from HBP. I have tried Metorprolol (did nothing to lower it) and now taking Losartan. I started on 50 mg/day with little results. My doctor bumped me up to 100 mg and my BP went too low. Yes, it was around 104/66. Doctor suggested to go back to 50 mg and monitor. It's been two months on 50 mg and now the side effects are starting to show up; insomnia, joint pain and the newest one is pulsative tinnitus in one ear. Wonderful ARGH I will start weaning myself off it by taking 25 mg for a week and then every other day until I feel I can completely stop it. Not waiting on my doctor visiting me in the ER! This drug is NOT worth it. I will start an exercise regime and will try to lose the last 15 lbs I need to lose. Changes in my diet has been ongoing; low carb/no packaged or processed foods/no sugar. I'm sure I will be able to manage my HBP with that if I stick to it. My quality of life is being severely affected and IMO, this is not a way of living."

• Nee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Straight to the point: been on losartan for a very short time; this med has caused me to have severe back pain and leg pain; I experience the tingling; I stopped taking it; the side effects are terrible"

• Boxie
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 21, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "The meds DO NOT WORK!! I have lost over 25 lbs, cholesterol, glucose levels dropped, I engage in both low & high impact workouts 5 days a week and this med has done nothing to lower my blood pressure, in fact has increased it!! I went from low dose (25 mg to 50 mg) over a 2 month test period & the blood pressure was status quo and terrible side effects including dizziness, nausea, shortness of breath, migraines."

• Nannie
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 24, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Losartan for 4.5 years. it has done a decent job of lowering my (genetic) moderately high BP, but I have had a daily headache, acid reflux (controlled with a daily Prilosec), and rapid weight gain. I cannot tolerate Beta-Blockers (terrible headaches & vivid nightmares), and my doc felt I needed an extra med to accompany my hydrochloride). Ergo, Losartan. My bra size went from a “B” cup to a “DDD” practically overnight (not a good thing), my face is swollen, and I cannot get my weight under control in spite of running/fast walking 3.5 miles 4-5 times a week. I eat very little (never been a foodie), and drink only socially, no dairy, mostly fruits and veggies. I have recently noticed pain in my hips, which I attributed to aging (I am a very healthy 67 yr old). I see my primary care physician in two weeks and hope to have a conversation re: getting off this drug."

• Dave...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 10, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "62-year-old male with low testosterone, erectile dysfunction problems. Blood pressure was 147/90. Tried Lisinopril, very allergic with much sinus drainage and cough; it took 3 months to get rid of. Controlled blood pressure well, and actually relieved erectile dysfunction problems. Had to switch to amlodipine which controlled BP and had no side effects but complete sexual dysfunction, so switched to Losartan. No side effects, 50 mg has my BP at 117/70 and again, notably relieved ED problems and enhanced sex life."

• Karla
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 11, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I was on losartan 25 mg for 2 years and had no side effects. Since December my blood pressure was high and I was getting migraines so my Dr. upped it to 50mg. Since it wasn't working she upped it to 100mg but my blood pressure was still high. In May I went back to the Dr. because I was also retaining water so she switched me to losartan 100mg/ HCTZ 12.5. Since then I feel my pressure has gone down now. I used to average at 140/90 but after switching I'm averaging 117/80. In June I started to feel super tired. I've been taking online classes and couldn't bring myself to do my work. I just go to work and when I get home I just want to sleep and that is all I want to do. I have also felt a little more depressed to where I don't want to do anything or go anywhere, I go to work only cause I have to but after that I just feel extremely lazy."

• nebp
• May 1, 2009

Cozaar (losartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have had high blood pressure for years and have just started a medicine routine. I tried Zestril and had great results but did not like the cough. So, my doctor switched me to Cozaar. This makes me cough, makes me tired, dizzy, and constipated."

• 3Dano
• March 29, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "I think I have every side effect imaginable with Losartan HCT. Loose stools, anxiety, depression, no energy, body aches to the point it's hard to exercise, weight gain. I'm on 100/25 mg. I'm a 62-year-old female. It somewhat keeps blood pressure down, and I will be talking to my primary care doctor about adjusting the dose or trying something else. I'm too young and energetic to feel this bad."

• Erik...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I was only on Losartan 50mg, along with HCTZ 12.5mg, for five dosages and it caused some bad physical and mental side effects. They included panic attacks, headaches, pressure behind the eyes, lightheadedness, confusion, foggy feelings, being tired and also unable to sleep, lack of appetite, and probably more that I am forgetting. I also fainted twice, within 15 minutes of each other, on the evening of my third dose, which included spending three hours in the ER to recover from massive dehydration. I had a follow up appointment with my PCP earlier today, prior to my sixth dosage, and he told me to stop taking it. I have been off it for only 28 hours and the side effects are gone! I still have a mild headache, but it is considerably better than the past couple of days. I know medication reacts differently for every person, but, for me, it was not worth taking this medications/dosage, which did lower my blood pressure a small amount, compared to all of the side effects I experienced."

• Weedy
• August 22, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Awful experience!! Caused high levels of anxiety and depression. This then made my blood pressure spike. Also caused dry blurry eyes and weird head pains. As soon as I came off and switched to beta blockers the difference was phenomenal. It effects people in different ways so always try it yourself and make your own judgement. Thank you"

• Raven
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 12, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Been on losartan about 8 months now. Maybe a few side effects at first, but none really now. I take 50 mg at night, & my BP went from 190/100 to 125/75. It took months however to get that low, it wasn't immediate. I believe it has probably saved my life. 60 year old female."

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2010

Cozaar (losartan) for High Blood Pressure "I've been on Cozaar for a number of years after doing a study for hypertension. It works great for me! My blood pressure is consistently 115/70 every day. I have not experienced side effects from it. My dosage is 50 mg/day."

• Tod
• September 21, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Lozartan caused severe anxiety and insomnia. I had to take time off from work, there was no way I could work. And this was only 25 mg pills. I wish my doctor would have told me how bad the side effects could be. It also caused my ten it’s that I had before to get much worse."

• TJFre...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 19, 2024

For High Blood Pressure "After having been put on numerous BP-lowering meds without success, I was put on Losartan and have been on 100mg 1 x day for several years. It did not lower my BP alone, but when Carvedilol 0.325 mg was added, they work together like a dream. I have no adverse side effects of either of these medications. I do have Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, and this is a direct cause of my high BP. While these medications do help me, diet and lifestyle changes have been key in helping to keep my Lupus flares to a minimum and keep my BP in check, and I hope to one day be able to come off all my medication. Please don't base your decision on whether to take Losartan or not on other people's experiences. No two people are the same, and the only way to know if it will work for you is to try it."

• last1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 18, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I got on here to look into the mysterious symptoms that I've been getting. I started taking Losartan 25mg about 5-7 days ago and haven't felt right since. I've had indigestion, gas, stomach aching, sore muscles, exhaustion, maybe some anxiety, and poor eating. Looking at user reviews, the medicine either works great, or it works terrible. Many of the 1-star reviews point to the same digestive/stomach issues I'm having beginning on the day I started Losartan. Of course, my doctor shrugged off all the symptoms and thinks I need to 'stick with it.' I'll be finding a new doctor."

• Poocatz
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Losartan 50mg once daily for a week now. The only side effect I am experiencing is facial flushing. My cheeks feel like they are on fire and are really red. I have also noticed a slight mood change and I am itchy on my arms. I am going to consult my doctor and see if I should be concerned."