LOSARTAN for High Blood Pressure: What are the Side Effects?

Have you recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure? Do you have diabetic nephropathy or other kidney disease? Has your doctor recommended taking Losartan or other ARB's as part of your treatment? Learn about the most common side effects as well as the more rare ones that you should watch out for. Starting a new medication can be scary so be informed.
Medication is not the only way that you should treat your high blood pressure. Many times through lifestyle changes like diet and exercise as well as managing your stress you can make a big impact on controlling it. For some simple steps you can start with in your diet watch my video on how to approach weight loss:
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Monitoring your blood pressure at home is a critical element to keeping your blood pressure under control. When it's high you typically don't have symptoms and oftentimes when you come see me you get nervous and your blood pressure goes up. It's very helpful if you are taking it on a regular basis at home so we can tell if we need to make some adjustments. Here are a few options in blood pressure monitors that can help you with this:
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[@kathe.o.]

I was diagnosed with HBP in 2003, only after I had a stroke. My BP was 210/198. I had a horrible headache for 8 days straight. I had to work to support my family. So when the pharmacist said I had to go to a doctor or the ER. I went to the doctor next door. He said I needed to take a pill + HCTZ daily for the rest of my life. I was put first on Losartan. After about 5 years I was switched to Lisinopril with HCTZ for about 5 years due to the issue this doctor mentioned. But, I've been back on Losartan with HCTZ for the last few years. I test my BP daily before taking my pills. Today my reading on my wrist cuff was 145/80. Yesterday it was 128/78. Listen to your doctor. Take the medicine, it beats having a life threatening stroke. My stroke was bad in so many ways, yet in the long-run it saved my life. It will be 20 years in August. I have gotten to see all 3 children graduate high school. 2 college graduations. Now there are 7 grandchildren. All of which I would have missed if the pharmacist hadn't insisted I go immediately to the doctor.

[@SeanzViewEnt]

can you not eat any food with potassium in it on this Telmisartan? ..... im scared to eat anything now while on micardis PLEASE HELP!

[@junehitchcock170]

Good information in the video but the music is distracting and interferes with the delivery of his message. What a shame.

[@jimmichael]

😊​@@junehitchcock170

[@jazziez6467]

@@junehitchcock170 the music was giving me a headache

[@johndegaray383]

I’ve been on lisinopril for a year but my doctor switched me over to losartan today. Gonna try it out tomorrow

[@gloriamaddock8]

I told my doctor the first time I met her that I’m not a good patient and don’t prescribed drugs for me unless there is an emergency. The only prescription I take is Losartan nothing else. I’m 79 and going strong and still employed.

[@mohammadismail8067]

God bless you Gloria

[@SeanzViewEnt]

can you not eat any food with potassium in it on this Telmisartan? ..... im scared to eat anything now while on micardis PLEASE HELP!

[@jaypaul8167]

Much more thorough than my docs explanation. Been on it for over 10 years with no side effects. Thanks

[@gloriaguererro8911]

I’m taking Losartan for almost 30 yrs and still working out and tried to eat healthy, for sure it prevented me from having a stroke.. I also monitor my blood pressure 3 times a week. So far so good!

[@jessicar4435]

What is a good time to take losartan? I have been told several different one doc said day time one said night?

[@gloriaguererro8911]

@@jessicar4435 I’m taking it daytime there’s no side effects on me some ppl gets nauseous or dizzy that’s when you take it before bed or ask your Dr to change meds

[@jessicar4435]

@@gloriaguererro8911 ok thank you so much for replying I give it to my dad every day at 4pm just wanted to make sure that was a normal time thank you so much

[@gloriaguererro8911]

@@jessicar4435 your welcome

[@Memow-pk1ng]

@@jessicar4435 depends if take other meds. I take Losartan & b12 in morn. D3, iron & vC, in aftern. & simvastatin. before bed.

[@louisd95714]

This is one of the best advice videos that I’ve ever seen. Very well done!

[@jamesredden6545]

I have anxiety driven BP. AT the dentist or doctor, it can reach as high as 240/140. Soon as I get home and relax, 145/90. Sometimes it's 120/80. If I've been keeping up with my cardio, my BP will run 112/65. It's been like this for decades. Decided to go on losartan to keep my BP from spiking that high. Been on 50mg for a month, went to dentist, 245/132. Got back in truck after appointment, 130/85. Now I'm at 100mg. We'll see how that works. And I'm keeping an eye on my BP to make sure it doesn't drop too much.

[@markbn2883]

after taking losarten for about three months I got a terrible stabbing earache and sore throat so I the doctor said I had a ear infection and put me on antibiotics and pain pills for seven days but that didn't work so I stopped taking losarten for one day now I feel fine so far . I'm being to lose my confidence in doctors it seems all they care about is money and making you come back and giving you more prescriptions .

[@christinedealino1104]

Thank you sooo much for the information Dr. Erik Richardson you helped me a lot im also taking losartan for 5 yrs.now im 64 yrs. old im glad my blood pressure is always normal, happy valentine's to you doc and family god bless from Manila, Philippines

[@jessicar4435]

What is a good time to take losartan? I give it to my dad but i dont know whats the best time the doc says one time the other says other just wanted some one elses advice?

[@Jhanobia]

THANK YOU DOCTOR 😊 💓 FOR THE INFORMATION, I ALSO TAKEN THE LOSARTAN,GOD BLESS 🙏 .

[@mar4kl]

Thank you for posting this. I've been on Losartan for 4-5 years now, and while the doctor who prescribed it first was very good about explaining things, she didn't have time to explain exactly how this medication works. While I'm not a medical professional my self, most of my family members are, so I grew up hearing medical terminology on a regular basis, and the mechanics of how medicines work is of interest to me. But the most valuable part of your presentation, for me at least, is the info about drug interactions.

[@SeanzViewEnt]

im on telmisartan same family of medication..... before this med my blood work has been good BUT. .....my doc said eat NO Healthy foods on this med like fruits and vegetables as it will raise my potassium to deadly levels. so ive now went on to being forced to eat junk food after eating healthy food for the better part of my life. unreal. my life is ruined , can anyone confirm if i can no longer Eat Banana's? eat kale?, spinach? , salads? or drink milk? Plus other healthy things.

[@souvikmandal7521]

​@@SeanzViewEntwhat do you eat? Do you eat Bread butter or Rice?

[@marktaylor4906]

Im 49 years old lift weights and run everyday and have for years. I am in excellent shape and muscular . My diet is excellent as well but i still had high bp consistently when i would goto my Doctor. Finally my Dr asked me did i want to start on low dosage Losartan 25mg to protect me from stroke and heart attack. So I started it and so far the last 5 months my bp has been excellent. I guess i inherited the blood pressure problem from my parents and just have to accept it. So far so good

[@kenburkham5483]

White coat syndrome

[@TR-vb3ni]

Unfortunately I cannot watch this through - I find it very stressful having music playing this loud whilst trying to her someone talk.

[@annemiura7767]

It’s a really good video, the doctor is calm and very informative. The horrible loud music stops after the introduction. I recommend you give it a try-after the music stops, I am sure you will find it helpful 😊

[@mellyjellyslimeshop]

The music was making my blood pressure shoot up

[@esmemohabir6891]

@@mellyjellyslimeshop 😂😂

[@butiliketacos]

Mute it and read the transcript. There might be closed captions.

[@bobdrawbaugh4207]

I didn’t notice the music until I read your comment.

[@johnharte2729]

Excellent , Talk. Very well explained, great vidio.

[@melvinsurita3947]

i am now 70 years old and had been using losartan for 10 years without any issues.

[@randrozguidroz6485]

Same here but I'm 65 and I also been taking it for about 10 years I have no idea if it's causing problems or not. But I do know it controls my blood pressure pretty good

[@guerovillalbaso2523]

Am 22 nd I been using for 4 years

[@Codename-B]

shill

[@rj7855]

I'm on losartan for 7 years now, my BP is fine now but yes there are side effects, higher heart rate, dizziness getting up, muscle pain

[@susanjerrell9220]

Losarten k+ gave me profound fatigue, very rapid heart rate, sweating. And my BP was never consistently good or bad. Have switched to Monopril for Afib but the great thing that happened is the profound fatigue almost entirely has gone.....after 10 years of telling anyone who could hear me, doctors included, that I felt I was dying every day. So, if I hadn't developed Afib, I'd still be taking that crap probably and dragging myself every step I took. Fate.

[@selma5885]

Losartan gives me night sweats, profound fatigue, and disrupted sleep/insomnia. And not controlling BP at 25 mg dose. Thus far having side effects with everything I tried.

[@anncantlin9710]

Your information is very valuable and you should not have any music playing,please

[@kati-ana]

My SIL apparently had high blood pressure for a long time and yes, she indeed died from it, as it caused kidney failure. My doctor recently started me on Losartan. Which is why I'm here. Thank you Dr. Richardson for the information. She put me on Lisinopril first but I got such a bad continuous cough, it was painful like my brain was shaking.

[@dobby6799]

Your explanation was accurate and easy to understand. I agree with all you shared. Thank you.

[@johnorengo847]

used Losartan 8 years ago in California. Began to feel light headed and dizzy. checked my pulse and found it was irregular... 3 beats then a long pause.. about 3 seconds! VERY SCARY!!!! Stopped Losartan immediately.

[@michellerjackson5776]

Me too!

[@daisy671]

Me too yesterday.

[@carloswilfredojr.7277]

Same here..but can I ask if u switched ur meds..tnx

[@Mike-01234]

I kept getting chest pain when I take this. I go to the ER after waiting there for 10 hours they found nothing wrong. Then I read Losartan can cause chest pain I quit taking it within a few days I felt better the chest pain was gone. I was obese I lost weight exercised and my BP went down without any drugs. It took lot of work wasn't easy. I changed doctors also the previous doctor wanted to keep me on BP meds didn't want to let me try and get it down with exercise. I never had any chest pains again after that.

[@williamwalters581]

My wife is on Losartan 100 mg once a day, however if she eats food that is high in potassium it drops her blood pressure down to 96/38 it has happened twice now!

[@agnesguzman9710]

After my husband's by passed Lozartan is one of his maintenance 4 yrs.ago .He also complained about muscle pain.and dizziness.

[@themac9344]

Definitely dizziness.. but rather than that its pretty good

[@mariofaria8139]

Me too. The sun is hard for me afther I started with Losartan.

[@SeanzViewEnt]

can you not eat any food with potassium in it on this Telmisartan? ..... im scared to eat anything now while on micardis PLEASE HELP!

[@dougdrake7663]

Been on Cozaar for 30 years. I cannot tolerate the generic versions. The side effects are due to the compounding and the absorption rate of the generic. One bonus is that it has reduced my migraines

[@Memow-pk1ng]

Been taking Losartan abt 3 yrs. I used to have headaches too, but was I think, too much caffeine, coffee, & energy drinks. No more energy drinks, 2 cups coffee, & 1 12oz coke a day, I believe Hi BP will cause the headaches. ( I did love Monster, Amp. Did try all were out there!)

[@gravelydon7072]

@@Memow-pk1ng Taking away caffeine can also cause headaches for a period of time. I started on it a few days ago but mine also includes HCTZ. Mom has been on it for years without the HCTZ. My problem is I have a low heart rate. Nearly impossible to get it above 90bpm. That was proven after 5 minutes at the highest rate even on a stress test. As my heart rate goes up, my BP goes down by a good bit.

[@02hreblue30]

@@gravelydon7072 Losartan should have minimal effects on HR. HR naturally slows down with advanced age due to conduction fiber degeneration. This is why many people end up with pacemakers when they start passing out etc. Its not a B blocker

[@gravelydon7072]

@@02hreblue30 Mine has always been low. The day o my stress test it was at 47bpm. I have seen it a low as 32 and the nurse wondered if I was dead while talking to me. :-) Of course it was because she had just woke me up to see if I needed any medication to sleep.

[@tranquil2706]

Great video. Lots of information, presented in an understandable way. I have been on losartan for a while, and so far so good.

[@cubermax2]

You seem to be a wonderful doctor very hard to find!!!

[@pgh45rpms]

I had been taking Lisinopril for three years. Then one day after taking my meds, I noticed my voice raising in pitch, like a cartoon character. I had the side effect of angeoedema. Went to my local hospital, who Life-Flighted me on a ventilator to a city hospital. Injected with steroids that brought the swelling down. Stayed overnight and was discharged the following day. No more ACE inhibitors for me.

[@daniellehelliker6033]

The side effect of Losartan I have finally discovered was diarrhea. It was so bad, I stop to take it and today, I am asking to see my doctor. I am also allergic to lisinopril, which I took for many years until I had problem with my throat.

[@BeanzNGreenChili]

This doctor did such an excellent job! Thank you very much for this information! I feel much better and have a better understanding about losartan now. Thanks again

[@theskykelly]

Very helpful information. Thank you, Dr. Richardson!

[@andrewwong3565]

My family have a history of strokes so I’ve been taken losartan and metoprolol thanks for video I feel better taken losarttn

[@overthinkerchannel]

Same as my mother. Taking those medication

[@cinderella23queen37]

I get so tired of hearing about all these different blood pressure medications, doing this doing that, what else is next

[@dstarkspp]

Death

[@jsweezey6487]

Thank you for posting this but I need less background music because I can't really hear you very well. Plus if you could talk or turn up the volume a little bit, would be most helpful. Thanks for your help doctor.

[@SeanzViewEnt]

im on telmisartan same family of medication..... before this med my blood work has been good BUT. .....my doc said eat NO Healthy foods on this med like fruits and vegetables as it will raise my potassium to deadly levels. so ive now went on to being forced to eat junk food after eating healthy food for the better part of my life. unreal. my life is ruined , can anyone confirm if i can no longer Eat Banana's? eat kale?, spinach? , salads? or drink milk? Plus other healthy things.

[@marywilkerson3383]

Thank you doctor I'm almost certain and I appreciate the way you explain everything that's I'm already on 100 mg of losartan for my blood pressure thank you

[@rayminyard1]

For me Losartan didn’t work. I used it for 6 years it controlled blood pressure but muscle and joint pain was unbearable.

[@navyjohnes]

Thank you Doc for the education......I am about 20 lbs overweight. My blood pressure increases (BP)) when i am in route to the physician. The increase can be as much as 30-50 pts; i.e., 120/77--150/ 100 if not higher. My personal rite-aid blood pressure machine is just as frightening as it fluctuates as well. I am sooo tired of the fluctuations and what i define as madness; BP 150/130 Rx meds, before leaving the Dr., BP slowing decreasing; by the time i get home-some what normal; take the meds. BP reading 88/66 blah blah blah ... I will lose the extra weight as this will stop the skew madness. Truly sick of it !!

[@kathe.o.]

What if? Sounds like you have white coat syndrome. You might benefit from breathing exercises prior to each doctor visit. Breath deep through the nose, gradually exhale via the mouth. About 30 reps should calm you sufficiently to have a decent visit with your family practitioner. (I was an employee of the best medical school phone center for over 14.5 years & learned this technique during a severe anxiety attack while at work.)

[@navyjohnes]

@@kathe.o. Thank you. I am trying to psyche myself out that I am not visiting a physician. It happened again the other day/ My BP went up to 170 /100- as i was finishing my visit it slowly started decreasing, Upon arrival home- like 40- min later, 140/90 by 8: 00 p.m. 112/71. I really need to do something.

[@dtee06]

I was taking 5 mg of Amlodipine and my cardiolgist changed me to Lisinopril 20 mg, after a few weeks it felt like my chest was caving in. I called him and went back to amlodipine. I decided to change my daily habits of eating less sugar and carbs & add walking. I lost 30 lbs and now take 1/2 of the 5mg. Avg. about 120/78 /65, resting BPM 54-58. Unfortunately I have had a couple of spikes to 160 /85 and then I take a Lisinopril and it gets me back down and the next day it is back to normal. I am 70 + years old.

[@DragonNinja4680]

Lisinopril caused my Mom to get diabetes. It also makes you cough. A friend of mine took one pill and collapsed, landing her in the ER and the hospitalized for 5 days. I will never take it!!

[@bettyblue2089]

I’m thankfull you have great information about Bp. I’m 60 and always had blood pressure most would like to have , so my dr told me . I’ve seen my same dr. For 10 yrs. Covid hit and I had not gone to the doctor until social distancing was over. I found out my bp was out the roof !!!!! It took 6 months to regulate and find meds……my dr asked me what if been doing different . I told her I got the Johnson and Johnson Covid shot and the 2 boosters……. Now I have been prescribed valsartan 320 mg , water pills 25mg , and another bp pill for 50 mg…..

[@cathyellington7599]

I am a retired registered nurse and I like Drs. Lol If you have the time would do a video on NAFLD. Thank you. Love your videos

[@manipunation]

High blood pressure is the silent killer, because their are no symptoms, they say. However, concerning Losartan, there are quite possibly silent (no symptoms) unwanted side effects. I mean, come on! Who knows what kind of things are going on if you take this medication (or any medication). The human body is an extremely complicated machine. Just because there are no obvious side effects that you can see, doesn't mean that you aren't screwing up some aspect of the whole system that your body is composed of. For example, what if taking Losartan for years and years and years causes the mechanism that normally keeps you blood pressure from going too high to atrophy to such a point that it is no longer available?? Then you would have no bad side effects, but it would possibly prevent you from ever being able to stop taking this drug or some other high blood pressure medication without being in big trouble, even if later on you discovered some non-medical way of treating the condition. But of course, drug manufacturers WANT us to become dependent on their drugs don't they. So they are highly unlikely to check for something like this taking place.

[@jorgefierro3096]

True.....but we aint eternal. 🤗

[@tonyfontana8222]

Losartan is also good for ED!

[@ranjittyagi9354]

Is it?? I don't take any sartans but I do have HB and ED! help!

[@bigbellyjack]

I've just started taking it here in the UK, for a week. Only 10 mg per day before bed. No severe side effects but I do feel anxious, depressed and difficulty concentrating. Hopefully it's just my body adjusting. Thanks so much for the information.

[@markmacintyre5628]

I take 25 mg at night and have for 3 months. The 1st two months I felt ok but I've been experiencing a down feeling, no energy,, kinda depressed. Will this get better over time

[@SeanzViewEnt]

im on telmisartan same family of medication..... before this med my blood work has been good BUT. .....my doc said eat NO Healthy foods on this med like fruits and vegetables as it will raise my potassium to deadly levels. so ive now went on to being forced to eat junk food after eating healthy food for the better part of my life. unreal. my life is ruined , can anyone confirm if i can no longer Eat Banana's? eat kale?, spinach? , salads? or drink milk? Plus other healthy things.

[@outwest100az]

I take Losartan 100 and Amlodipine 5 and Nebivolol 10 and use turmeric and berberine. Is this safe and what should I watch if anything. Thanks non looking for MA just your opinion

[@rodolfoayalajr.8589]

Take on pill in the morning. Great 👍 video.

[@jonstevens1684]

just started taking losartan 50mg/ 12.5 hydro < there both in one pill, and i get dizzy when trying to stand up quickly, also wierd tinglyness/muscle weakness. in my arms and legs, do you recommend i give it a while for my body to adjust or ask my doctor for a different drug.

[@Dr_Oleg_Kulikov]

My BP is about 100/60 and RHR 52. I take 25 mg losartan at night in hope to reduce my pulse pressure to below 35. I am 67 and at my age 18 I had BP 100/80 that is PP was 20 and RHR below 40. How long it takes to see any improvement?

[@waingro485]

It gave me chest tightness and shortness of breath and when used with Diltiazem it gave me sharp stabbing chest pains on my right side whenever i laid down as if i was being poked with a needle. As i stated before the anti-hypertensive effect also seems very short at the starting doses. There are much better alternatives out there than this to control high BP.

[@barbaraprice6810]

F

[@Alexxxxx945]

Wow can I asked how long that lasted because I took for like two weeks and I’m still having chest tightness and pain on my left side and it’s been like 4 moths now ?

[@rizgomez136]

A very famous Doctor in the Philippines favors Amlodipine than Losartan!he says that it has more good effect in lowering blood pressure!…My Japanese Doctor gave me NU-LOTAN (Losartan) after I complained to having Edema in both my feet with ADALAT that my previous doctor persistently issuing me even I always had complained about its side effect!Anyways, Losartan didn’t help lower my blood pressure at all!I tried using it for a couple of days until I asked my doctor to do something about it!..there he issued me Amlodipine which I take on night time, and Losartan in the morning!

[@chuck3999]

I never had high blood pressure. But since I'm a type two diabetic, i was put on it.

[@davidadcock3382]

Very Helpful Video. Salt has NOTHING to do with blood pressure and I learned that the hard way.

[@djek1976]

Seriously? Can you explain a little.

[@davidadcock3382]

@@djek1976 Sure when I was put on salt restricted diet to help my blood pressure over time I started to develop all kinds of problems and my blood pressure stayed the same. Salt is a Necessary nutrient especially for proper digestion. Doctors gave me all kinds of medicines to help with my problems. After a long period of time I learned that my problem was the salt restriction I was on. LIvestock producers have to give their animals a salt block and they do not limit them to one lick a day. When I started using salt again my problems went away and I take NO more medicines for them and again my blood pressure never changed. Maybe theses videos will help you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWrCYZqIpdmSpc0 kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4iQnKRjbpd3sLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z36yf2WPjKmliZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZebh3SBYrBkd5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/naq9h4epfd5_i5I

[@djek1976]

@@davidadcock3382 Wow thanks a lot! Guess you did not take too many salt afterwards. I don't like meds also. Gives more problems with my Bechterew also. But it's running in the family (heart and cvs) I will have a look at the links. Thanks again.

[@davidadcock3382]

@@djek1976 I salt my food to taste now.

[@djek1976]

@@davidadcock3382 Sorry i ment after all (dutch) Like it wasn't the cause of the problem. But good that it's allright now. And food with salt is more tasty if you would ask me.

[@georgiabraun9675]

For high blood pressure I take cayenne capsules 4 a day great results.

[@athomewithmelissa]

Any certain brand you like?

[@brandonwallace8350]

I can hear his explanation very well; can barely hear background music.

[@charlie6629]

My Dr chastised me for my blood pressure being up. He ask if I took my pills and I said I'm not sure. Before I could say anything I was going to say if I don't take in the AM, I take it in the PM he went off until he was blood red in the face. I remained quiet as his assistant looked at me in question. He never said another word, filled my Rx and I left. Haven't been back since.

[@tinatiller3093]

Doctors are humans with arrogance, impatience, poor communication, etc. Another approach may have convinced you to be more diligent. They don't take into consideration how their attitude effects your health. He may have been correct in wanting you to take the meds for your own good but the delivery was uninspiring. Yep, time to move on and find a human you can relate to.

[@charlie6629]

@@tinatiller3093 I want to find one that's not practicing anymore. I want one that knows.

[@11bbqbob]

For me, Losartan K (50 mg) gave me fatigue, muscle/joint aches, stomach ache and excessive phlegm. Worst of all it made BP higher by 10-20 points on both upper and lower readings. I quit taking it and readings are back to mid 130's over mid 70's. BP is always higher in the Dr's office. At home it's always good. Not all meds work for everyone. However, I know folks that this Rx works well on them. Bottom line is, you know your body better than the Dr does. If you notice side effects a month or 2 after starting a med and your Dr wont switch it - find another Dr!

[@leprosy1978]

well, explained. I was lucky enough to have a doctor that listened when I showed proof that my bp is a lot lower outside the doctor's office, and the problem wasn't the meds but how much of it i was taking. i used to get the same side affects you had until the dose got reduced.

[@bradleyhannah8713]

Same thing for me!

[@jeanbeck3962]

I have exceses fleme ever since I started on Losartan. Am glad to know it has happened to someone else. My Doctor doesn't believe it's Losartan. Thanks.

[@jeanbeck3962]

I too have excessive phlegm. Happened with Losartan. My Doctor won't believe me.

[@hazelfoley6588]

Can Amlodipine cause loss of hair?I seem to be losing alot of hair lately. A friend of mine was tolded that was causing his hair. I"ve een o. In since 2001.

[@YUSHAUUSMAN-hd6kh]

Please What blood pressure medication does not effects erectile dysfunction. I'm 31 years old with high blood pressure, weight 59 kg

[@shyamdhakalchhetri6516]

I am 75 taking Resert 50 since 12 yrs. without any issue.........

[@sharlaschultz3958]

I'm only 62. Why do I need a diuretic with my losartan? I dont have diabetes, lung, heart, neuro, kidney, or brain disease. I am overweight by 40 lbs however

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

diuretics are just another tool to help control blood pressure. It's often something that we will use together with Losartan or other medications to help get things under control when diet and lifestyle changes are not enough. Definitely focusing on weight loss will help avoid having to take more medication. Good luck!

[@billlyspencer3118]

Do not take water pills as they will give you severe cramps!!!

[@charlesreinhardt4497]

Diuretic's cause you to pee out the minerals in your blood, which cause your heart to work harder to get oxygen where it's needed.

[@charlesreinhardt4497]

@@peterkent1582 But it has the side effect of making you cough.

[@markbn2883]

It gave me a terrible stabbing earache and sore throat so I stopped taking it.

[@siddarthshirapuri8834]

How much mg of total medicine should one take for hypertension? Please reply Sir.

[@cathyponce1414]

my pb is 140/90 how many mg of losartan should i'll take?

[@TheJunior1964]

After taking Losartan when do i have to check my blood pressure?

[@C_mao]

The same dentist scenario happened to me just recently. I'm at the dentist, about to get my tooth drilled, and this bp cuff thing is squeezing the shit outta my arm and the dentist is asking me 'why my bp might be high?' Gee i don't know ...

[@memnoch1974]

I have been noticing these past few weeks that when I stand up, I feel very dizzy and need to stand still for a moment. I have been on losertan 50 mg since November as my doc diagnosed me with a bp of 180/100. I have lost 40 lbs, exercise 4 to 5 times a week (jogging/walking) and have substituted rice, corn, and processed sugars with nuts, fruits and vegetables. My morning bp is now at 117/72. Besides a lower bp, what would cause the dizziness when I stand up? It does not happen every day but maybe once a week or so. I will give this feedback to my doc because I do have a 3 month follow up in a few weeks!

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

It sounds like all the hard work you are doing with diet and lifestyle changes are starting to pay off!! That's usually the first sign showing that we may be over doing it with the medication. Your blood pressure looks great. Definitely visit with your doctor about your progress and oftentimes they may consider dropping the dose of the medication. Keep up the good work!

[@memnoch1974]

Erik Richardson D.O. Thank you!

[@joyceclark7403]

Have your doctor check your BP it seems like your BP is getting too low because you are in better health now.

[@memnoch1974]

Joyce Clark my doc said I am on the right track on nutrition and exercise. He requested another follow up to evaluate again. I still have dizziness when standing up from a resting position. Doc instructed me to keep a log on these events. Morning bp is now at 110/65 and have lost another 9 lbs thus far.

[@doug4522000]

117 should not cause dizziness. Have MD check heart rhythm. I felt light headed a lot and found out my heart was stopping for several seconds.

[@dubois964]

I was on lasartan for 3 years. A couple of months ago dr. took me off. It was making my bp too low.

[@robertoluis9238]

wonderful bedside manner...a real pro-----

[@jimfesta8981]

I tried Losartan and for some reason it caused me to become depressed. Quit taking it and the slight depression went away.

[@concernedcitizen4031]

I'm beginning to have doubts about my dr. I've been on bp meds for 20 yrs ever since I had hyperthyroid. He has added a couple in recent yrs that I cant take along with a daily aspirin. He tried lisinopril (couldnt take) , lasortin (couldnt take) amlodipine no problem, still taking, along with atenolol chlor still taking. I think adding a third drug is just too much. Lasortin makes me dizzy no matter when I take it. He is going to be mad when I tell him I quit it but I feel much better without it. Im 70 and work on my feet 6 hrs a day, 5 days a week. Dont have time for dizzy.

[@LeifurHakonarson]

It was nice of him to protect Daryl's identity by calling him Dale most of the time 🙂

[@margehernandez9220]

I’ve been taking Losartan for about a year and a half which has given me no side affects but I have been given another bp medication to take with losartan to help lower my bp to a better #. It was good hearing you say the side affects of this medication which I get. Thank you.

[@SeanzViewEnt]

im on telmisartan same family of medication..... before this med my blood work has been good BUT. .....my doc said eat NO Healthy foods on this med like fruits and vegetables as it will raise my potassium to deadly levels. so ive now went on to being forced to eat junk food after eating healthy food for the better part of my life. unreal. my life is ruined , can anyone confirm if i can no longer Eat Banana's? eat kale?, spinach? , salads? or drink milk? Plus other healthy things.

[@stevehudgins243]

Love

[@jintang8384]

I have palpitation with higher blood pressure, doctor prescript Losartan 50mg, after taking losartan my BP get lower, but my palpitation get worse, more often than before. checked from google: one side effect for Losartan is increasing arrhythmia or abnormal beats , so do I need to quite it or change other BP medicine?

[@nenadcubric2663]

I am 54 and my BP is about 146 / 89 p 67, sometime more sometime less,i take 50 mg Atenolol for my Heart but it doesnt lower my BP, so should i take Losartan or Valsartan

[@embun1945]

My doctor gives me Losartan 100mg with Amlodipine 5mg. Is it a good coctail? My side effects; dry skin and coughing. My average blood pressure 125/75 morning time. I walks 4 to 5 miles 5 times per week. Thanks.

[@michellerjackson5776]

Great job, Blessings to you- I hopeyou see this

[@02hreblue30]

try divided doses

[@creswhiteside3749]

I am had difficulty w/ Lozartan . I switch to Amlodipine. I did the same result, and felt sick like having the flu. I cut the dosage 4th of the pill . I feel better not dizzy. I weigh 90 lbs. Does the dosage have to do something about my weight? It does bring down the blood press but it is not consistent. Does it matter when to take the blood pressure and when to take the meds? I watch what I eat , but can't lay off salt. It is my biggest problem. Sorry

[@cdcVintage]

I have been on losartan 50mg water pil for a couple of years. I get muscle cramps, sore muscles and joints. Is this normal? My BP has been average 150/100 and my DR just changed my dosage to 100mg. Not sure if I should do this.

[@yvonnemckenzie897]

I'm taking that medication and it has helped to lower my BP

[@navyjohnes]

was it lowered over a specific period of time? Or shortly after taking the med

[@lelandsmith2320]

I had a problem with dizzyness when standing up. I carefully started doing squats, etc., and it went away.

[@debbyneuland2150]

I have high blood pressure and had holding off taking anything for years. I don’t believe in taking pill. But finally I did. For two years they put me on lisinopril. I coughed for two years before a new Dr took me off it and put me on Losartan I don’t cough anymore ,but now I have a feeling of having to clear my throat all the time. Could it be the Losartan.

[@KompSavage]

Lucky you Lisonpril blew my lips up to the size of a flotation device.

[@cinderella23queen37]

I take 25 milligrams of lasartan and my blood pressure, always been 120/80

[@JustSheng]

me too i thought i am the only one since the dosage available in Pharmacy is 50 mgs.

[@gurpalkatwal3941]

That is perfect

[@markmacintyre5628]

My blood pressure was 140 over 87 and my doc put me on 25 mil of this stuff 3 months ago. The last two months I've been sicker the shit,, sinus pressure, headaches,, tired,, depression,, sore throat,, just terrible,, I stopped taking it the other night and the next day I felt like a different person. I'm 45 and 275 so I'm Gunna keep working out,, take 500 mil of Magnesium and go from there. From my experience this stuff is pure poison

[@soccer0928]

140 over 87 is almost normal, bp goes up and down through the day, dumb doctor for giving you medication for that

[@patclements7195]

If it ends in sartan.... throw that crap away.

[@xPoloWorld]

Just took my first 50mg dose and feel a bit itchy. Was on carvedilol 6.25mg for 5 months and made the switch due to short of breathe. Is this something that takes time to go away or should i instantly get off of it ?

[@Chooselife2024]

I've been on this pill, 25 mg... I've had no side effects for 3 years. I'm still on it.

[@danaschneider4]

About 2 weeks ago my dr increased my Losartan from 50 mg to 100 mg because BP was still highish, and a few days later my heart felt like I was having PVCs or an arrhythmia of some kind. Why would this happen?

[@nenadcubric2663]

Any diffrence between Losartan and Valsartan??

[@darrenmatthiesen1424]

I was put on losartan 3 years ago, with in 3 weeks I was having severe migraines type headaches, within 3 days I had 3 trips to ER due to dizziness, upset stomach, the last trip to ER I threw up in ER due to severe migraines headache, dizziness, upset stomach, I was put back on amlodipine.

[@TinaGarcia-j7s]

If I hBe high potassium levels should I be taking Losartan Postassium for my blood pressure

[@larswetterstrom7209]

I have been taking Losartan for 10 years now. Watch out for reddening of hands, face and throat (rash) in combination with heat and alcohol. The blood vessels will expand too much causing this effect -especially in the thin mucous membranes. In the long term this would cause chronic inflammation in the throat and ears. Its all about the blood vessel expansion. On the other hand Losartan is good for a good sleep which is gift from God.

[@SeanzViewEnt]

can you not eat any food with potassium in it on this Telmisartan? ..... im scared to eat anything now while on micardis PLEASE HELP!

[@werewolf1336]

Good sleep? Not for me. Got worse when I started taking it.

[@souvikmandal7521]

​@@SeanzViewEntI am from India and in my family There are many members who are on Telmisartan 40 and 80. They are eating all kinds of things. If you are healthy and don't have any kidney or heart disease you can take everything in limited quantity. Your kidneys maintain the level of potassium in your blood. Moreover Telmisartan has many renal and cardioprotective effects. So please continue to take medicine and take limited quantity of banana/potato/Spinach. Stay healthy stay fit.

[@markmoody5624]

Fatigue? I can't afford to be fatigued in my work. Can you give me a % of this side affect and how much of fatigue it causes on a scale of 1-10.? Please.

[@C1418OS]

I'm not a doctor but from what I understand you'll either feel fatigued or not, I don't think there's any way to know if you'll have side effects other than to take the medication and look out for them. I take losartan and I haven't noticed any fatigue or joint pain whatsoever which is good because I work in a car factory and I wouldn't want to deal with any fatigue either. I used to take Lisinopril before I switched to Losartan and I did notice a lot of side effects with Lisinopril though.

[@mrcoz1764]

I take it and have those problems,,Cant walk 100 ft without panting,,Legs get tired,Have to sit and rest,,Knees dont want to work anymore,If i kneel or stoop the only way i can get up is "Pull Myself" up

[@archangelmichaelsbeliever286]

Thank you Dr. Erik Richardson! This vlog helps a lot. More Power! GOD bless!

[@sherrygwyn6962]

Hi, my name is Sherry, I take Losartan 50mg! But I do have kidney problems! I’ve been on antibiotics for over 2 yrs. Approximately, I watched one of your videos which you said if you have kidney problems you should be careful of Losartan ! I’m extremely worried since I saw your video on this matter! I don’t know why the urologist hasn’t found the problem with my kidneys cause I’m still taking two different antibiotics which are about 1700 mg a day ! Believe me I’worried taking so much medicine! Can you tell me what you think since I’m on Losartan too !

[@ErikRichardsonDO]

Talk to your doctor about it. You just need to be monitoring your levels and keeping an eye on them. Usually isn't a problem.

[@rizgomez136]

Glad there are subtitles that appear below your video Doc!Only if possible, you talk & explain informative matters slowly?!You talk too fast!it’s a bit hard to follow & understand especially for an Asian viewer like me!Thank you & More Power!

[@heisenberg8346]

I weeded myself off Lorsarton patasium 50 mg all of November went back on in December weaning mys off again it causes chronic insomnia and back pain.im done with this poision,i quit drinking & smokeimg and lost 20 lbs down from 192 to 170

[@davidluna8372]

Thank you for this clear and accurate info. Bless you and yours .

[@alvinmeeks7710]

Another side effect, my primary care doctor stated your BP is a bit low you can stop the losartan 48hrs later BP was 225 over 105 ,50min after retaking losartan BP returned to the normal low BP cause losartan per vamc cardiologist

[@02hreblue30]

Rebound hypertension, especially acutely, is a VERY common effect of stopping any BP medicine cold turkey. Has to be tapered.

[@dandixon4034]

Put me in the hospital thinking I was having a heart attak,so wtf is it good for"

[@justdeuced7441]

I've been taking Losartan for about two weeks now and my doctor just told me to stop today because for the past week I've been dizziness non stop. Not just when I stand up. It's very scary because I've yet to receive an answer of that being a side effect. It's usually only mentioned with "when you stand up".

[@JoshuaKevinPerry]

Orthostatic hypotension. You're not getting blood to the brain fast enough when you stand. Dangle legs a bit before standing usually works.

[@rustyrules4264]

It is a side effect

[@02hreblue30]

takes months to equilibrate. Take divided doses. Sides will dissipate

[@peligromakatigbas5142]

Me too ive been dizzy all the time

[@johnjp5883]

Me to also dizzy all of the time

[@lindamaney8063]

Doctors throw to many meds at you. .

[@winniesiow3109]

1) if a person is having around 150s/90s about 15-20 minutes upon waking up in the morning while having 120s/70s or slightly lower during the rest of the day, is this considered as having high blood pressure? Many local GPS/doctors are very conservative and would prescribe the person with Amlodipine, to take in the morning. The question to follow is why taking in the morning after breakfast when the pressure begins to come down? Can’t get a good explanation! 2) the side effects you mentioned are visible. What about invisible side effects developing over long term in taking this drug? Would appreciate your help to explain....! Thank you!

[@donneary7104]

Hey Winnie. I believe there many factors that can influence changes in daily readings of BP besides time of day. Other considerations would be outside temperature, stress level, any over the counter items you also take, excercise, certain foods and caffeine.

[@bradellison1345]

Do you have sleep apnea? Might explain elevated BP in the morning??

[@winniesiow3109]

@@bradellison1345 No, no sleep apnea.

[@winniesiow3109]

Since higher Bp happens only soon after getting up in the morning, I think it could be cervical vertebrae issue. Will experiment further ...!

[@lamarrharding4776]

,My blood pressure has been in the 190/80 range for 50 years, doctors have tried many meds over the years some with debilitating side effects, currently on losartan once a day, clonidine three times a day and my blood pressure was 210/101 last week, so my nephrologist added metroprolol after the first dose I had terrible stomach cramps followed by explosive diahria! The doctors office hasn't answered about it or called back, I'm pissed!

[@vicki7807]

I take it you have kidney issues...did the losartin make your EGFR go down?

[@lamarrharding4776]

@@vicki7807 I don't know if the Los article makes anything but blood pressure back off.

[@nannajaysadventures]

I am on 12.5mg and heart is always faster now, I can feel it from the moment I wake up. Feeling dizzy, tingling hands, anxiety and confusion...just from this small dose.

[@nenadcubric2663]

Same problem, i take now 50mg metoprolol, without problems

[@nannajaysadventures]

@@nenadcubric2663 I am on 25mg of the same medication ... frankly just want to get off it all

[@thuantran2656]

Nanna Jay's adventures you should talk to your dr about it

[@nannajaysadventures]

@@thuantran2656 I already have

[@grettirgrattmards2348]

@@nenadcubric2663 It's good but can cause ED

[@routmaster38]

I have been taking 50m losartan for a few years with only a mild side efect at first,however after foolishly submitting to two AZ jabs with no affect the phiser booster gave me a bad nose bleed caused by my BP being 220/120.I now need 100m losartan plus a duretic daily to maintain around 145/75. Happily there are no obvious side effects.