Losartan for High Blood Pressure- What Are the Side Effects & Risks to Know

[@franwebb7756]

I'm on Losartan. Only side effect is makes me pee more and occasional blurry vision but can also be from being diabetic. Am grateful for this medicine.

[@berthaescobar6155]

Who Else Is Paying Attention 25% To The Video. And 75% Reading Comments???

[@denisewalsh6586]

Lol..so true...learn the truth by reading the comments.

[@pennygirl99]

Me lol, My sister been on so many different pressure meds. I took her off she eats fresh beets everyday and a few natural supplements in which I make sure the supplements are safe and dont carry the bad stuff that certain supplements do. I basically do a ton of research on the labels, from pressure in the 190’s and 200’s for 9 months now shes been in the 130’S nothing pass the 132’S She has not seen a pressure in the 130’S for maybe 30 yrs. I also have her on Liposomal Vitamin C, L lysine, L proline,Vitamin K2 also an omega supplement. I have made sure to buy her top brands and I dont mind because her pressure has been doing so good. She went to the Cardiologist last month for her results on 3 test that we have been waiting on. One was an ECHO of the Heart, A sonogram on her stomach where I think they check the arteries, and a sonogram of the legs. So she has had afib for years and on so many different meds for high blood pressure. I went ahead and took her off and like I said shes been on the supplements only 9 months. We went into the cardiologist office for her results a few days ago and the Cardiologist said Well I have good news I see your pressure is good today the best it has ever been and You no longer have AFIB. He then tells my sister that the losartan must have been working well. I stopped him and I then said to him Doctor here is a bag with the blood pressure Meds and the rest of the meds you have had my sister on for the past years. I said to him we were gonna hand you the bag on the day all 3 test were done on her but I decided to wait on her results since you said these test are approved by her insurance only once a year. I said Here is a bag with all the meds that the pharmacy guy delivers to her and I want you to know that none of these meds thats you have given my sister along with the one for the heart are not the reasons why her pressure is close to normal nor why she no longer has a-fib. I went on to tell him all the supplements she was on and then pulled them out her purse I told him I started her on the supplements and I then took her off the meds once she was on the supplements for a month. I said to him no one in my immediate family takes meds I said were more into supplements. I said Doctor 😂my sister will NO longer need any of this POISON garbage you have been prescribing her. He then looked at me and said he is happy to hear that she is doing so well, He then told my sister to continue to monitor her blood pressure at home my sister them pulls out her notebook and he looks at the most recent readings of her blood pressure and says this is excellent. I then asked him why if these MEDS have so many BAD side effects and you guys think its fixing one thing while it is damaging another why are they prescribed. He said everyone is not the same I have patients that have no side effects. I said well my sister liver was swollen for a long time and you guys not once said if could have came from what you prescribed. I said you know what I will let this subject go because you and I will be here all day going back and forth. I said she will no longer need no more of this garbage. She will exercise, eat and sleep well and thats that. That Doctor’s face was in so shock. I also got to ask him how is my sisters heart now in overall he said the last time she had all these test was in 2021 and her heart was at a 45 percent which is not good at all and she is now at 65 so that is great. I also asked him where can we get a test to check for plaque and etc he claims that test is a special test which most insurance dont wanna cover in NY he said we can pay for $125 out of pocket and he then told us we can make the appointment there at his office once we pay. So I will keep everyone updated on the results of that test. Blessings to everyone on here reading this and I apologize for it being so long.

[@joyceburgess3352]

I'm doing both. Now typing to you

[@jamesramirez5276]

I’’ve been on Losartan for over a year…..Since then, I have now dropped 25 pounds due to cutting out Carbs, processed foods, sugar and regular exercise……and my Blood pressure has gone from 150/95 to a Consistent 115/75 ! I take my BP readings twice a day and document it all so that my next visit to my Dr. Will be about getting off Losartan.

[@kaimana1983]

@James Ramirez how are you doing nowadays with your BP..? just curious as I was just prescribed losartan 25 mg for BP that was similar to yours @ 140/90 range… I was stubborn and didn’t want to take it for fear of side effects, then read some of the things that can happen to your kidneys if left untreated..😕 thank you for reading and take good care !!🌱

[@jamesramirez5276]

@@kaimana1983 hello. I am happy to say that I am totally off Losartan and my BP is Still consistently within a Normal range of 125/75. I have now been off Losartan for 2 months. The key I have now discovered is “Consistent” Healthy Nutrition, DAILY! No Processed foods, Very little Carbs, no Sugar, no Caffeine, no Alcohol. Healthy Supplements and Exercise daily. I’m 60 and Feel 40, Literally! It can be Done! You too can do this! My cravings for Bad Foods have totally Disappeared! Good Luck and Thanks for Asking!

[@alexazul5197]

@@kaimana1983 Not the original commenter but I started taking Losartan a few months ago. I was also scared of the side effects especially the coughs that people talk about. I think this made me overreact to every little thing so I just took it for what it was and let it do it’s thing. My BP has been normalized around 110-115 compared to 130-140. Haven’t noticed any side effects except bouts of dizziness but that’s because I used to fast in the morning. I now make sure to eat a small breakfast and the dizziness isn’t there. Hope it goes well for you!

[@kaimana1983]

@@alexazul5197 thank you for your kind response to my comment..🌿 seems like since I’ve started taking Losartan, there’s been weird things happening to me. I have a “twinge” of sharp pain, that comes and goes-located behind my left hip- in the muscle….happened out of nowhere ..🤷🏻‍♀️ (One of the side effects mentions “ muscle pain..” ) Didn’t have this ever until taking this just 2X. BP has been normal, however, now I have this disturbing problem. Calling my PCP today hoping to get to the bottom of this. 🙏🏽 thank you and best wishes for health and longevity to you !! 🌱

[@brendalopes1280]

@@kaimana1983 tv

[@marymurphy2605]

I had an incident that resulted in a 2 week hospital stay. Blood pressure-wise, I was fine at home, but have ‘White Coat Syndrome’ when I have to go to a doctor. A hospital stay is a WCS on steroids for me. So, I was put on 100 mgs of Losartan, against my will, but the doctors wouldn’t listen. When I got home, I started taking my BP as I normally do, and noticed that my BP would dip below 99 systolic over whatever diastolic, twice a day. I watched a couple of days, then reported it to my primary care doctor, who cut the dosage in half and told me to keep watching it and report back. When it dipped to 83/56 and STAYED low, I called the doctor office, and they had me come in. They ran several tests, including an EKG, and several BP readings using a ‘special’ cuff, where they took readings with me lying prone, sitting, and standing. With those finished, the Doctor comes in and announced, “I am TAKING YOU OFF LOSARTAN ALTOGETHER. IT IS KILLING YOU!!!” I am back home, on my normal regimen, and my BP is fine, though it took my system about 36 hours to rid itself of what I call a poison.

[@stonefireice6058]

Great info. I was on Losartan for more than 10 yrs w/o side effects. But after being on Low carb diet and exercise regimen I lost 18 lbs and didn’t need Losartan! Felt like someone gave me my life back.

[@CK-ky6ky]

I weigh 400lbs was diagnosed with high BP a month ago prescribed losartan. Needed to see this. Thank you

[@Christian_Ada1]

Interesting because I lost 129lbs 3 years ago and they said my blood pressure was worse now that it was at 329lbs. I have been in lisinopril for 112 years smh I think they purposely keep people taking medication because it's more money in their pockets. I stopped talking Lisinopril last week and I feel much better now that I have been in years.

[@CK-ky6ky]

@@Christian_Ada1 how did you lose weight and what have you been doing since you stop taking the medication?

[@TheOneGhost12]

Hi did it give you hair loss?

[@BIG_DRU]

@@Christian_Ada1 Lisinopril is the worst.....no good for the yang.....

[@SA-hf3fu]

OMG! Taking at night can reduce dangers by 50%!? I was never told that. 😵‍💫 Thank you!

[@fishon1073]

From one pharmacist to another: Great job in explaining losarten and high blood pressure! It's nice to see excellent counseling for medication use.

[@blvany]

I am a man in my 70s and have been on Losartan for years (dosage: 50 mg daily). My doctor had first put me on a calcium-channel blocker but that was causing side effects so he switched me to Losartan. I have had no side effects at all from this drug (no dizziness, etc.) and am very pleased at the way it is keeping my blood pressure under control. There are a lot of drugs to be afraid of, but Losartan is not one of them in my opinion.

[@blvany]

@@otienostevemito I looked back over my old pill bottles and see that I first started taking the drug in March of 2013. So it has been over 10 years. Interestingly, I noticed that the prescription level was 50 mg. daily during my first year on the drug but the doctor cut it back to 25 mg. daily in the second year and it stayed at that level for several years. It is possible he did that because I complained about minor side effects that I don't even remember. Anyway, several years ago my blood pressure started to creep up again and the dosage was increased back to 50 mg. daily which is the current level. I have had no side effects at all unless there were minor ones during that first year that I don't recall. People react differently to different drugs but I suspect your body will get used to the medication over time. If your daily dosage is over 25 mg., you might ask your doctor about cutting back to 25 mg and see if that helps get rid of the joint pains.

[@Suki0428]

@@otienostevemitoI have read numerous YT comments on this drug-the horrible side effects! Some simmer down and others don’t go away. Suffering zero side effects is a very rare exception from what I can tell, as with most pharmaceutical drugs.

[@Suki0428]

@@otienostevemito Im sorry for your pain. Are your joints still hurting? The reason might be because they are holding onto fluids (side effect). A doctor mentioned it in a video. Maybe you can look into natural herbal remedies?

[@otienostevemito]

​@@Suki0428, I went off losartan. Tried amlodipine and after 3 days I could not get an erection. I had little leg cramps and terrific sweet sleep. I got off it because my wife is young and still active......😢😢😢 Thanks for your care.

[@JanisOBrien-r6l]

This is a great video! I have been taking Losartin 50mg. for several years, along with several other medicines, I am 75 years old and have had no side effects from it at all!

[@mauvemama4]

Always a great idea to speak with your pharmacist about your meds. The pharmacist in this video did a fantastic job. Thank you for the thorough advice !

[@BobandBrad]

You're very welcome!

[@carmenrios4616]

Pharmacists are one the side of those Drs who give you bad meds. The point is to cell pills and get richer. Your health does not matter. God bless you all and please take care of yourself. Eat well and exercise. Thank God for each day He gives you 🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏❤️

[@terryenyart5838]

I had light headedness when standing up and it was severe. I asked two doctors and they seemed clueless😮 One said I was dehydrated because I was working out in the heat on construction, but I've always been strong & not bothered by heat. Now it makes sense.

[@terryenyart5838]

Also note that light headedness went away after a month or so. And was only within the first few months. Have had no issues since.

[@mrs.jlawrence2016]

I'm also very ligh headless I was not in the construction sun and it's not helping with my B/P

[@terryenyart5838]

@Mrs.j Lawrence I just noticed when working in higher Temps, 70 and warmer, I'm still experiencing light headedness when rasing up after being bent down. Seems to get worse the more active I am. Valsartan by itself did not help lower my blood pressure, so Doc added Amlodipine & Metoprolol. I could feel the Metoprolo & those 3 together dropped my pressures to normal. 160mg Valsartan, 5mg Amlodipine & 25mg Metoprolol. I wonder if I could quit taking Valsartan & will probably speak with my Doctor about it next visit. Hope you this helps. Terry

[@VandaPietrantonio]

Being in the heat +++ and not drinking enough while taking a ANTI HIGH BP PILL especially one with a diuretic can cause dizziness.

[@lindam8497]

I so appreciate this explanation of Losartan as my doctor just prescribed 12.50 mg for me but I’m still skeptical of taking it as i suffer with insulin resistance and I heard this med can cause a development of diabetes! I don’t want or need anymore meds so I’m going to try doing BP reduction through food… keto. Done it b/4 and know it works for me. Thanks again and keep up the great work ❤

[@Titaniumparts]

Here's my experience with Losartan. Diagnosed with hypertension (high BP) around 6 years ago (age 50). Since then I've been on all the various BP medications, and had adverse reactions to them all (worst of which is they cause ED - erectile dysfunction). The only BP med group I hadn't tried were ARBs (Angiotensin Receptor Blockers); Losartan is an ARB. This is kind of my last hope for a medication regime that doesn't bring unwelcome side effects that diminish my quality of life. So, observations, after 1 month taking 25mg Losartan daily: almost immediate improvement in the ED - seems that's one thing Losartan doesn't affect (a definite win!). During the first few weeks of taking Losartan I've experienced: headaches, unusual tiredness and lethargy, weak legs, itching, dry cough, sore throats and changes to voice (scratchiness in throat when speaking), plus instances of blurred vision. You're proabably thinking, wow, that's a lot of side effects. Well, yes, and they are all recognised as *possible* side effects of Losartan. At the time they were all concerning, BUT ... they all appeared during the initial weeks of starting on Losartan but have gradually diminished and disappeared over time. So, if you're getting any of these, it may be that you just have to ride them out for a while until your body adapts. Not a medically valid analysis, just my own experience.

[@jonerrek7806]

I've been taking Losartan for the past 5 years and I am 76. No side affects. Imagine how surprised I was when the doctor said I had high blood pressure. Which explains why high blood pressure is called the silent killer. I take half a 100 MG pill in the morning and the other half in the evening.

[@bentstruments]

what effect did it have on your BP?

[@tranchung9782]

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[@peggieincolfaxca3818]

thank you so much for this explanation. I have taken Losarton and Maxine for 40 years and was never advised to take the losartan at night and maxine in the morning.

[@joerico9461]

I take losartan in the morning and metoprolol at night and your pharmacist is right on the money very informative, thanks for your time.

[@boracay12]

He didnt go over side effects much at all . He mentioned potassium build up . And what happens with that ? How about feeling weak and tired ? That's common . I have been taking losarton At first my bp went down But now it's back to where it was before . I was taking it twice a day but I had gotten drowsy in the afternoon . But i can't positively blame the medicine . So now im taking 100mg at night . I'll have to set a alarm to make sure I dont miss it and take it a different times . I also have a bit of a cough now 🤔 hmmm med? I'll try it until the box runs out .and if no improvement I'll stop . Im retired ,63 .6'3" tall and wiegh 220 ish pounds . A bit of a belly .not much .I bike every other day , 12 miles each time . Walk on off days . Push ups etc . I dont smoke . I avoid carbs and surger . I do have a couple drinks daily . Which was beer and several on weekend nights . Im Switching that to liquor and ice for help in loosing the Belly . But also . Once apon a time bp guidelines where your age plus 100 . And when if it went over 160 it was time to treat it. But that does not sell medicine does it ? So when the pharma companies changed it to 120 , overnight millions of people suddenly where in danger . I have that article bookmarked .

[@Suki0428]

I so appreciate coming across a person of sound mind such as yourself!

[@boracay12]

@@Suki0428 thanks im still taking losarton and depending on when i check my bp its different results . mid day its 150/80ish . years ago that would be fine according to the " your age plus 100" guide line and its normal for bp to go up as you age . if i check it soon after waking up its 125/75ish so go figure . i get plenty of exercise so im not going to worry over it .

[@Suki0428]

@@boracay12 Hi 👋 again. After reading your comment, I Googled the European guidelines. For people 60 and older, baseline is 140/90. Makes me angry 😡 at the greed and corruption of pharmaceutical companies, especially in the US! My husband was prescribed Losartin today and I’m freaking out over the numerous side effects that I’m reading in the YT comments. Thank you for sharing your numbers. They seem acceptable for your stage in life based on the European guidelines. A while ago, I watched Dr John Bergman (chiropractor) give a talk about blood pressure being an adaptive function. Our bodies raise it as it needs to to keep it alive and therefore it has to fluctuate. Taking blood pressure lowering meds is telling it to stop being so smart. It’s like a smart device! Is there such a thing as too high of a blood pressure reading? I suppose, but these numbers established by a board of about 5 individuals who meet every few years are arbitrary in the name of greed/corruption. Follow the 💰. Over the years, the acceptable range kept getting lower and lower. 🤦‍♀️

[@tedfisk1211]

I lost 40 lbs from 217 to 177 and I was able to stop taking my Losartan as my blood pressure became normal. I was under the care of a nephrologist and he approved my stopping the use of Losartan. I also got off the fenofibrate. The diet changes was primarily removing all carbohydrates from the diet and going to beef, bacon, eggs and butter for the core of my diet. It worked for me

[@joykaknat]

Mo

[@fraseredk7433]

Is it bad for ckd ??

[@MsKitty-st1yv]

After taking Losartan for several months, I am learning to believe that is what has been causing my horrible HOARSENESS & possibly my PAIN EVERYPLACE (besides ongoing dizzyness). I just took myself off L this evening. Hoping to see a (good) difference & hope it doesn't cause other problems. I do have some Metoprolol which I don't remember having these issues buttt.

[@Pwrcritter]

I get headaches. How are u doing?

[@amyohl5037]

Excellent. I miss being in the Pharmacy and all my Little Old people, younger ones also. But being retired is nice.

[@jeannelange4820]

My husband was a Pharmacist from 1956-2015(?). He loved his work and misses the people a lot. I was hoping he would work long enough to be the oldest working Pharmacist in Illinois. He has enjoyed his retirement and we wish you a wonderful retirement.

[@lanetracarther7282]

I was switched over to Losartan after taking 10mg of Lisinopril for 11 years. I got tired of the cough that it produced. It got so bad, that I would be having coughing fits in my sleep, or at the most inconvenient time as a musician. I was taking a cocktail of 10mg Amlodipine, 10mg of Lisinopril, and 12.5mg of HCTZ. I got a new doc, and I requested to be taken off of the Amlodipine due to edema as a side effect, and the Lisinopril for that awful cough I developed. The meds were working, but I just couldn't take the effects anymore. The doc switched me over to 50mg of Losartan, and 12.5 of the HCTZ. The doc didn't like how the switch elevated my BP numbers, so she upped my dosage of the Losartan to 100mg, and kept the HCTZ at 12.5. Big mistake! I had some sort of reaction to the medication, because it became more difficult to catch my breath within an hour of taking the medication. My numbers were normal several hours after taking the higher dose, but those effects were scary! The doc switched me over to 20mg of Nifedipine along with the 50mg of Losartan, and that Nifedipine I never want to take again! Normal numbers, killer headaches. I eventually got switched over to Spironolactone, combined with the 50/12.5 of Losartan and HCTZ. My potassium numbers were going too high for my taste, even though the doc said it was "ok." NOW, I am on a half pill of a 100mg of Losartan, and 25mg of the HCTZ. My numbers are better now. I may request that the HCTZ be brought back down to 12.5mg. It is impossible to stay hydrated on a diuretic. Docs often think that increasing your medication for high BP numbers is the answer. It is not! Educating your patients about nutrition, how to manage stress, how to get adequate rest, and how to incorporate moderate exercise without killing themselves, is the real ticket.

[@tranchung9782]

9 l

[@shaunspellman2856]

my pharamacist asked me nothing!!!! In a :perfect world" more pharmacist should be like this guy!!!

[@paisley1134]

I take losarten 2 x a day. Once in a.m. and once at p.m. I worry because it has been on recall several times. It also depletes your melatonin and I have a problem with my sleep cycle now.

[@barbarachen5841]

After about 4 hour or less sleep, I had to use the bathroom. And then, I could not fall back to sleep. I have never had this problem before. Now, I kept falling asleep during the day time. There was one time I woke up from the unwanted nap, and saw the bowl of oatmeal - not yet finished.

[@lydiawalker8387]

Jesus! I’ve been in this for years, and never knew any of this. I’ll start taking this at night instead of morning and I’m going to ask the doctor about getting off of it. I’ve lost more than 10 percent of my body weight. Thank you so much!

[@janetmorris3805]

Watch out for the killer leg cramps and having to pee every two hours!

[@Shadesof]

I am a pharmacist and I always try to help my patients to fix the problem the natural way. Unfortunately a lot of people prefer the easy way - to take a pill This is how our medical system works. We help with symptoms, not causes. I like to find the cause and eliminate it. And it always the best way Like to feel and look great at 48

[@victoriachioma4992]

I love your comment, please i love the natural way too. What are the options please, I am a woman of colour

[@manuelpasco2048]

@@victoriachioma4992 try 1 tbs organic honey dissolve in warm water then add 1 tbs apple cider vinegar unfiltered, every morning, stomach empty, everyday. That’s what me and my wife does every morning, 30 minutes before eating breakfast. I used to take Atenolol and my wife takes Lozartan, since we start that 10 yrs now, we don’t take medicine anymore and I’m 71 and my wife is 70.

[@Dewey_Boondye420]

what is the top bp med you recommend during the transitional phase? i have been on lisinopril 20mg for the last 3-4 years with zero issues.. i went and picked up my refil and the pill about killed me, body went half numb. dizziness, hard time staying conscious, blurred vision. the pharmacy is saying that they dont know if manufacturures have switched.. i kept having negative side effects but i have to take something or ill stroke out or have heart attk.. well im now scared, what seems to be the safest bp med or one with least complaints? im in the process of changing lifestyle.

[@richie5930]

@@victoriachioma4992 follow dr eric berg and dr sten ekberg in you tube.. search whatever you wanna look up with their name like dr eric Berg diabetes in you tube

[@AnnabelleJARankin]

What cause? I have high BP and have NONE of the so-called causes (over weight, high cholesterol, bad diet, etc). It is very frustrating not to know why your BP has crept up so high over the years.

[@IMChrysalis]

I was recently taken off any of the ARB type of blood pressure medications, not due to better health but because I have had bad reactions. My doctor found irbesartan, which we thought was working pretty well, but then... I have kidney disease, and started storing potassium in my system. We did some research, and she discontinued it to see if that would help. Now I am in the 3 month trial period...with a new nutrition plan too! ...should be an interesting few months! Update: had my labs done for my visit in 2 weeks ...my potassium levels are in the normal range now... but my blood pressure has gone up! Gonna be another interesting round...thanks for the help with my activity level, LOVE what you do!

[@kimmyk1]

Get off carbs. Taking deep breaths will lower BP

[@yinkoos]

Your voice is so clear, that's good.

[@genapruitt]

I have a new prescription for Losartan that I was planning to start today. I am so glad that I saw this video so I know not to start it until bedtime. Thanks for all of this valuable information! 😁👍

[@TheRios7018]

I was prescribed losartan 3 days ago and started the next morning and side effects of dizziness was two day after so I skipped the morning dose and took the losartan tonight being the third day on it hopefully the side effects demolish!

[@JPate-mb8te]

Thank you guys! I'm going to do my best to get off of this medicine.

[@_timespace_]

Try taking citrulline and magnesium Both will dilate your blood vessels. Also add potassium citrate

[@bradleyhannah8713]

Nitric oxide

[@fraublucher85]

Which type of magnesium?

[@sonyamoste]

Great video. I've been on Losartan for 5 days, it's the only medication I'm taking. So far no side effects.

[@tammynikodem8963]

I just got a script for this med. I absolutely DO NOT want to take ANYTHING made by the pharmaceutical poison patrol. I'm glad you didn't have side effects

[@fraublucher85]

How many milligrams?

[@barbarachen5841]

Side Effect will not come till after 6 months or so.

[@lettienugent]

Thank you SO much, for this information! I’ve learned more, in 10 minutes, about medicine & how a pharmacist double checks prescriptions for interactions with my other meds; than I’ve learned in 30 years! I appreciate y’all.🌸🌸

[@stephenkaretzky8527]

Most pharmacists just fill out your Rx. Few know anything about drugs- or snything else.

[@cathywayand8974]

Helpful information Thanks! Sometimes even with good diet and regular exercise you might need BP med to stay in the safe zone. I might try dosing in the evening. To help those broken hearts....your fans send you appreciation.

[@jb6712]

I'm on losartan and carvedilol, and I hate it! I told my doctor three weeks ago that my personal goal is to be 100% free of medication within one year (end of Oct., 2021), preferably sooner. I've made drastic lifestyle changes, including having begun the keto and carnivore way of eating on Sept. 1, 2020, and have lost 50 pounds. BP is now well within normal range, even running rather low at times, so my goal is likely to be achieved within the next six months. I have a weight loss goal, as well, and am doing "Bob and Brad" online exercises (for seniors), so will be off the hated medications soon. Thankfully, though, they're the only medications I take, because I don't even use OTC meds, having such severe allergies, I don't dare ingest anything when I don't know what it will do to me---and I've suffered some really bad allergic reactions to just ordinary OTC meds, especially NSAIDs.

[@frankducett9]

You two work together well. Thank you for a very informative video.

[@irenestein5190]

I have been taking losartan 50mg for about five years and never associated my problems with Losartan with muscle problems. I have severe cramps in my legs, 0:17 thighs and feet. I take OTC Hyland’s Leg Cramps caplets which have saved me from greater and longer severe pain each time. My cramps are happening more often. Prehaps there is something else I can take instead. Thank you for your important medical information. ❤

[@SandyFerguson-o8z]

I no longer have legs cramps after getting on magnesium. Take before bedtime because it aids in sleep also. Magnesium oil spray rubbed into the cramp also helps get rid of it.

[@raymondvoss5981]

My nurse practitioner just put me on losarton been on it now for a week I'm on 50mgs no problems with side effects!

[@barbarachen5841]

Wait till after 6 months of taking the Losarten.

[@Capt-Intrepid]

Weight loss can be difficult. But it can often resolve high blood pressure. In the MEANTIME high blood pressure is a silent killer, should not be ignored and should be treated by a physician. Angiotensin II receptor antagonists (ARBs) such as Irbesartan are very safe hypertension medications.

[@jennyrose2200]

Losartan caused an episode of A fib that sent me to the ER. I was 67, female and I have bradycardia, average resting rate is about 52. It goes down below 50 all the time with no symptoms. went back to chlorthalidone and and wonder if I really should be taking that.

[@williamcostello8624]

Thats exactly the med I have been on for many years. So glad to hear your findings on this subject. Thanks, bc

[@langlang9326]

I had uncomfortable side effect, then my prescription company changed the manufacturer and I had adverse side effects from losartan , I end up in the ER twice. And I am still trying to recover. People ought to be aware of manufacturer changes and possible side effects. Losartan went from lowing blood pressure to spiking it, causing tachycardia and adrenaline surges. My heart rate went to 100 just from taking a dose. Now I can't take anything, betablockers drop it to low and then spike it, channel calcium blockers caused full blown akathsia in me. The only one that didn't cause a severe reaction was lisinpril but I got the cough. losartan ruined my sister and what I have taken before I can't take now, my only hope is for time to heal so I can take something, I am so sensitized right now and frightened.

[@garcia-boliohebiux2816]

Wow!

[@margaretcordova3268]

How did it ruin your sister?

[@skittles2055]

💕

[@Johnnyiswhere]

What were the manufacturers?

[@CT-cb3kb]

@@margaretcordova3268when using google speak it was a typo ( l 'm "almost" sure she probably said system)......people must reread before you tap send...

[@littleguynoir3253]

I got off it and feel so much better. My doctor did not believe my side effects: heart pounding, nose itches, and one other I can't recall. I took myself off

[@videoplaylist5973]

Did you have to ween? How long on it?

[@littleguynoir3253]

@@videoplaylist5973 I was not on it for long and I just quit it.

[@MultiMattman68]

I am diabetic. My doctor put me on Losarten to prevent damage to my kidneys because of the diabetes. Before Losarten I was on hydrochlorothiazide. I find that Losarten I do not urinate as much as with hydrochlorothiazide which is a diuretic

[@pinayletbuhayamerica]

I been taking losartan so far so good I feel ok,I don’t have any light headed, or dizziness probably it works for me

[@katrienbolt]

My brother had dizziness, light headed, faint feeling "before" being prescribed by his busy doctor this stuff. So my question is and always has been "Why take something with same side effects of the symptoms you're having plus A LOT MORE RISK AND SIDE EFFECTS???

[@haters2882]

I been on lorsartan for 4years. No side effects. Small coughs at some points but nothing major. I'm on 50mg about to ho down to 25mg. But it is one of the best out

[@nrwl23]

I love how "if you're willing" is the only option. Some people have conditions that prevent them from doing well in those areas, sleep apnea, desk jobs, for example. Doctor's never "do the homework" they just prescribe and move on in a heartbeat, they don't have time to care.

[@borgullet3376]

the system is now set up so it is against their best interest to care.. back in the 1960's and 70's Care in Medicine was the norm.. The 1980's obliterated that.

[@BobandBrad]

We care!

[@borgullet3376]

@@BobandBrad We Know and THAT'S why we Love You Guys !

[@johneynon7018]

​. So true, I left the medical field in the late 60's because of the big business aspect of it all.

[@ThatOrangeGuyJ]

I’ve been on Losarten for almost 10 years after my heart attack

[@markbn2883]

After taking losartan for about three months I started getting a bad earache and headache my doctor had me take antibiotics and pain pills for seven days but it done no good the pain was terrible ! so I stopped taking losartan the next day the pain was gone ! so far I'm doing fine . has this happened to anyone else ?

[@siobhanmcneenan3253]

Did you wean yiyrself off the bp meds or go cold turkey?

[@markbn2883]

@@siobhanmcneenan3253 yes I just stopped talking it I don’t do everything doctors tell me to do it’s all about money with most of them.

[@johnmininger7472]

I've been on Losartan since 2020. 50mg in the morning and 50mg at night. Don't seem to have had any side effects. I have never been overweight, which I suppose is both a blessing and a curse; losing weight is not an option for getting off of Losartan.

[@nathanmoak1515]

i took losartan for years. i ended up in the hospital with a kidney infection and dehydration and the doctors took me off that and other meds i was taking. many years ago, a doctor put me on lopid and lipitor at the same time. the pharmacist told me i should not take them together, but my doctor said it was okay!

[@strawberryjackson3]

Wow seems like only after a month it's messing with my kidney already and urine lab come back abnormal never I'm my life and I have diabetes type 2 but never had abnormal until I started losartan

[@Mrsdonnajoe]

I wanted to say thank you for doing this one on Losartan. I really didnt know much about it and I'm glad too know its safe.

[@ixlr8395]

I too take Losartine and I’ve lost a few pounds so far and lately my BP has been as low as 100/65. I called my doctor about my concern and they want me to cut the pill in half. The med was 25 mg. I stopped all soft drinks, no salt and obviously eat better.

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for sharing!

[@SeanzViewEnt]

my doctor told me that while on telmisartan same family as losartan..... do not EVER eat bananas , kale, spinach , no Milk , no yogurt, no baked beans, no salads, while on this medication, as the medication itself raises potassium! so now i am forced to eat all junk for the rest of my life. Unreal. can anyone let me know if this is true or not? do i need to cut out ALL healthy foods and eat junk food only? thank you!

[@zandramccoy1910]

I have been on Lorsarton for several years. In Spring of 2021 😢 I lost 48 lbs on keto diet and walking. Also participated in HBO study and was taken off Lorsartan.

[@videoplaylist5973]

How did you get off?

[@Lightonahill25]

Take olive leaf extract in liquid or pill form to lower BP. Clinical studies show a significant decrease in blood pressure after a couple of weeks. I order mine from Vitacost but there are surely other suppliers in the US.

[@Shadesof]

Jenifer AD agree . Natural always the best

[@iamtuben2]

I'm going to try this....... Thanks!

[@ChrisRamsbottom]

Ten years ago I nearly died because of a bad reaction to Losartan. It was called by the head cardiologist a "bradykynin" response and basically I was down to 10% lung function because the lungs just weren't clearing their lubrication away: I was quite literally drowning from the inside. The cardiologist said that if I'd kept taking losartan I'd have been dead in 3 weeks. So please don't dismiss the cough you get from taking this as being a mild side-effect. It can kill you.

[@dianefinn9730]

OMG I think that what was happening to me as well this was just a month ago thanks God ur OK now.

[@denisewalsh6586]

I'm very sorry to hear this. Could you confirm that it was Losartan? Reason I ask is I thought Lisinopril gave the cough but not Losartan.

[@denisewalsh6586]

@@dianefinn9730 Diane...were you taking Losartan and got the cough?

[@dianefinn9730]

@@denisewalsh6586 no not really but my BP was going up sky high it took me to the hospital i had call the

[@dianefinn9730]

Paramedic i spend half a day there just to get my BP down but they still didn't know happening to me i am on lercanidipine Hyrochloride no problem so far.

[@KC73]

I take losarten and it doesn't do anything for white coat syndrome. BP is fine without meds. But White Coat happens at doc office.

[@dalepasswaters4898]

Same here I go to dr and bam 🎉

[@grtfshrmn]

Yes. Me too.

[@C-commerce]

It gives me terrible anxiety which gives me white coat as well.

[@aragorn318]

My 5th day now using 50mg Losartan and my blood pressure dropped from 143/98 to 110/80(avg). However, a side effect that I'm noticing is irregular heartbeat after eating.

[@tdvols]

I was on this poison for a year and I had severe numbness in my feet! Anxiety was off the charts.I am on mukta Vati and my blood pressure is normal now. The losartan didn't really lower my pressure on the bottom number.

[@melissasmess2773]

Interesting, Lisinopril gave me terrible tendon problems in my feet, calves, pain that never stopped.

[@evelynmellichamp818]

What is that please

[@selma5885]

Is this the same as carditone another ayurvedic supplement fo rBP? Carditone was not working for me.

[@georgiafan6618]

I did legs in the gym today & had to stop. Felt faint and nauseous. Trust me you don’t want it. Taking 100mg losartan, 75 mg metoprolol. BP was low for me 95/58. I take potassium foods, so potassium might be too high. Two hours after workout, I’m still out of it. Might have been dehydrated initially. Takes time to catch up.

[@jeanbeck3962]

I am on Losartan. Was prescribed a antibiotic, had a severe allergic reaction. Swollen face,lips and nose. Very scary. Some antibiotics interact with blood pressure meds. I only go to one pharmacy, but was not warned.

[@danielfinney6071]

Not mentioned was the joint pain & damage. I know an ex-Sf's guy who walks 15 miles a day and three times ran 100 mile marathons. No problems. I started taking it and in 4 days was flat on my back, couldn't get out of bed my knees and lower back hurt so bad. Quit it then, in two days I was okay, just sore knees. Two weeks later I tried it again, thibking it was a fluke. Only took two days to do the same thing, only this time my knees never came back. I had to almost be carried into a clinic, and I'm very athletic. Never got my knees back, can't walk straight to today or without pain, that was over three years ago.

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you for sharing!

[@jacquelinecaldwell1466]

This was great. There was alot of things I did not know about Losartan. Thank you

[@misslottieish]

I been taking that for years 50MG a day with Metoprolol and I am still alive. I only take it when the BP go up high and stay there. Otherwise I just take the Metoprlol. No side affects so far.

[@markw1232]

This medication is the Gold Standard. Yes, I has to get use to it 100mg 4am. & Metoprolol 50mg, per day. 3X

[@denisewalsh6586]

What do you mean "gold standard"?

[@nannettenannettek9545]

I have heard from a nurse that healthy blood pressure levels were changed a few years ago. She said healthy BP used to be 100 + your age. Why the big change?

[@dave09gla]

Sell more medications and treatments.

[@arthurjurkowitsch9785]

Wow I was just subscribed losartan two weeks ago my pressure is slowly coming down. Thank you for the video something I needed to hear.

[@arthurjurkowitsch9785]

@@antoniettastolarik6441 Thank you

[@haters2882]

It's a great medicine to lower BP numbers.

[@dynodon9182]

In 2012, doctor switched me to Losartan. Went into hypertensive crisis 220/140. Spent3 days in hospital taking diuretics.

[@milliewilkins2823]

In June '22 I had to have emergency hernia surgery for an incarcerated hernia (stomach split, intestines poking out). I had NO previous hernia issues. But, I had started taking Losartan 7 months earlier. Among other things was this terrible dry hacking cough. It didn't start until I had been on the Losartin for about 3 months. I literally felt like I was trying to cough my guts out. My lungs hurt a little. But the PULL from deep in my stomach was very painful. After 5 months after taking it I told my Dr. It was getting worse and I was concerned. He told me to quit immediately. That it was the medicine. It was almost a month to the day after I quit that I had the rupture. Rushed to ER and had the emergency surgery. Recovery was rough but I'm grateful I quit taking it when I did.

[@Suki0428]

@@milliewilkins2823Wowzers! Thank you for sharing. My husband has a huge hernia and doc just prescribed Losartin today.

[@jonerrek7806]

I've been taking Losartan for the past 5 years. 100 MG per day. Half in the morning and half in the evening. Imagine my surprise when the doctor told me he was putting me on a blood pressure pill. I had no idea. Explains why high blood pressure is called the silent killer. Which would explain why I feel no different taking the pill.

[@mabt4223]

he didn't know losartan is a bp med?😮

[@geroldatlarge1841]

Stuff works great . No more headaches. I’m grateful and lucky I live in a time where medications can help with high blood pressure. 100 years ago I probably would be miserable or gone.

[@TheOneGhost12]

Hi has it given you hair loss?

[@christined2495]

@@TheOneGhost12 I am on Losartan, no hair loss

[@nombuyiselomawaba3351]

@@christined2495 new to it just a week

[@k.c.8535]

On March 1, 2019, Camber Pharmaceuticals announced a recall affecting 87 lots of 25 mg, 50 mg and 100 mg losartan tablets. On March 15, 2019, Legacy Pharmaceuticals Packaging announced a voluntary recall of three repackaged lots of 50 mg of losartan tablets.

[@jann2882]

I wish my pharmacist was as nice and helpful as this.

[@dianal.6537]

I was taking my Losartin at bedtime and my internist said "absolutely not". He told me to take it in the am. Also doesn't Losartin have a dirueritic in it?

[@artlovervictoria]

I have normal blood preassure at home but at the doctor's or if I get scared or upset about something then it sky rockets! So, I am taking Losartan. I am conscious of not taking anything that may conflict with Losartan.

[@praywithyouafew7210]

I started taking it at bedtime but very hard to sleep- the bone/ muscle pain is iso intense for me!

[@tamaraweiss687]

Thanks for the info! I've been dizzy, now I know why

[@stevieolvera9741]

I just recently got prescribed losartan it lowers my blood pressure but it has my heart racing & also my pulse HELP ME!!

[@micheles.2151]

I have a rapid heart rate and my pulse really goes too high during exercise. My resting rate is also a bit high. My pharmacist said that only 2% of the population reported this side effect.

[@mazaq]

I am on Losartan 100 for almost 8 years ,planed to exercise and to go for walks but this medicine gives me severe calf pain ,anyone had this issue? Dr recommends to take aleve which works for a little while------lost 18 lbs in 6 months just by adding more vegetables and fruits

[@haters2882]

Potassium low or high can cause that pain. But muscle aches could be shoes or need some comfort soles

[@jenniferlee7167]

Not all pharmacists are like this one in the video. Make friends with your pharmacist friends and make sure to ask them about possible drug interactions. Your doctor may not realize the drug interactions and they almost never know the cost of the said drug to the patient. I am a former nurse and my husband was a surgeon.

[@TheRios7018]

You are so correct I’ve known my pharmacist since I was a child I’m 51 now and yes my pharmacist is up in age a little but he is still so knowledgeable, he does have other pharmacist working for him as well. And I’m not on a lot of medication but he know exactly what I take lol

[@patl3854]

Americans, particularly seniors are tested too much and over-medicated. Dr. Nortin Hadler points out these dangers in his books. For those of us who are older, his book on aging is an eye-opener. Rethinking Aging: Growing Old and Living Well in an Overtreated Society. His other books are great, too. Worried Sick and the later book, The Last Well Person. Much of what is done is either not necessary or dangerous.

[@marshademing9916]

I have been on Losartan for several years with no side effects. Lisinopril made me cough like crazy. Seems there's always some side effect that people should be aware of.

[@Carolmaizy]

Lisinopril gave me a nagging cough, too. I'm on Losartan and Metoprolol and have no side effects except occasional dizziness if I get up from bed too fast.

[@johnwhodat8135]

I switched from Lisinopril to losartan for the same reason;the nagging dry cough.

[@integrityandtenacity]

I started having panic attacks and anxiety since I started this medication

[@VandaPietrantonio]

That is interesting. I had panic attacks and still have anxiety. I am on lorzatan with a dieretic . I have been on it for years. I am also on Norvasc 5 milligrams QD. I do get dizzy. I am taking my BP every day. The BP seems to go up when anxiety sets in . I am also on NADOLOL 60 milligrams twice a day potassium and Celexa 20 mgs once a day. I think that at my age 74 I am on too many meds.

[@rachellemccann7506]

My son has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and he is on it to help his heart, but not because of high blood pressure. He actually has lowish blood pressure.

[@dianeanderson3664]

My brother and nephew had the same. I pray you dear son keeps well.

[@Saucyakld]

Made me really ill so decided to investigate and now on a regime of exercise and better diet. Worked wonders!

[@margaretcordova3268]

It made you sick? Did you wean yourself off of it? Did you get acid reflux?

[@chrisbuentello9023]

What kind of diet did you start?

[@joyceclark7403]

Does losartan cause dry eyes

[@LE-wc1dr]

I take Micardias and feel great. It last for full 24 hrs. (Telimisartin is the generac)

[@reggierico]

i take losartan, bystolic and spironolactone for PVCs. I take them at night. In the morning i feel like shit! Tired, fatigued, groggy and weak. Is there a better choice for my condition? I had an ablation that was partially successful, reducing my PVCs from thousands per day to around 100.

[@douglasvick414]

My blood pressure just went up waiting on you guys beaten around bush.

[@leprosy1978]

I'm a little depressed. 8 months ago, i was diagnosed with hypertension. I was 296 lbs., lazy and never exercised, my blood pressure was at 180/126 and had to be put on medication. After I've been taking the medication, it went down. I still wanted to be off the meds, so I thought enough is enough. I had to change. I changed my lifestyle, changed my diet to low fat vegan meat and also eating more fruits and veggies. I've been exercising 1-2 hours daily. In the last 8 months I've lost 70 lbs. and in better shape at age 44 than I ever was in my 20s. The depressing part is it didn't work for my blood pressure. it would still be 180/126 if I wasn't taking medication. all my levels are normal, and heart is great after my heart ultrasound. how is this possible?

[@darioussmith3450]

How are you doing with your health now? Are you still on the meds?

[@leprosy1978]

@@darioussmith3450 im at a loss of 85 lbs now. im still on the meds but the good news is at a reduced dose and bp is 119/78. seeing the doctor next monday and gonna ask if i can possibly go on the minimum dose. as i keep losing weight the medicine starts to feel too strong for me. drowsy and sleepy alot

[@westhavenor9513]

Genetics can play a role. I'm 59, fit for my age, eat and sleep well, and exercise. Still have high BP just like my mother always had. I'm on Losartan now and it's controlled (barely). Excellent job on your lifestyle changes. The benefits go well beyond BP. You ought to be proud of yourself. It's not easy!

[@mysciences]

Kaiser prescribed losartan to help protect the liver or kidney of my mom who's diabetic would have been nice to know a little bit more about that.

[@k.nwickramaratne1647]

I have been raking losaqar 100 mg daily for last 20 years with amlodepene 10 mg daily. I am 67 years old and feel comfortable any advise for me?

[@JohnJohn-wr1jo]

Why are so many comments on here "surprised" by side effects from this or any medication. All meds have side effects. It's your Dr's responsibility and yours to weigh the benefits vs possible side effects. On a side note, alcohol does not reduce BP

[@selma5885]

It's causing sleep issues and fatigue for me--my GERD has flared up as well. I have fibro/neurological issues and I'm very sensitive. Also the 25 mg is not controlling my BP which is normal upon waking but then can go up the 150's and even higher in doc office. If i meditate for 10 min in the day, I get a normal reading, so is it high BP? What's truly "resting" bp? Thus far I've not been able to take linsinopril, atenolol(sleep issues), propanolol (muscle weakness-scary), diuretic caused low sodium and low chloride and had disrupted sleep for frequent trips to bathroom. None of them kept my BP in check during the day. I tried "carditone" for years, but that's not working as well. I've read people with GERD and channel blockers cannot take calcium blockers. I'm normal BMI, exercise, do yoga and eat a plant rich/mediterranean diet with no dairy. I was also just diagnosed with osteoporosis. I drink one drink a few times a week. I don't smoke. I'm 61. At a loss what to do. I've always been sensitive to meds and medical interventions and pharma have provoked neurological attacks for me in the past.

[@lindao7887]

I was taking 25 mg for a while then it was increased to 50 mg recently, I cannot tell y'all how tired I am, seems I always want to nap, just thought I was getting older (retired), so, it might be the Losartan ah? I take it in the a.m. wondering if this tiredness would be helped if I took it in the pm? I'm always visiting the bathroom anyhow, so that wouldn't make a difference, no problems getting back to sleep. I guess I'll check with my doctor. Thanks for the information.

[@williamwallace8945]

Good info, thanks for covering ARB’s.

[@m.c.ravioli1521]

I love how y’all just cover everything here

[@BobandBrad]

Thank you!

[@patriciapowell8223]

What about high blood pressure due to being in the doctor's office?

[@keithcarr5665]

How about colon cancer as a side effect from losartan thank you very much

[@cutestuff2]

Excellent Video!! My husband was just prescribed Losartan Friday! Though we read the package insert it’s nice to have a Pharmacist go through the side effects!! Thanks Chris and. Brad!!

[@MaryYoungblood-xy8vg]

I have been on Losartan for years. No issues

[@faceofglam]

My Mom was on Losartin & had terrible side effects, her lips swelled up and her tongue almost did too if we didn’t catch everything in time. My doctor tried giving me Losartin and I said hell no. Let’s be honest, certain medications just aren’t made for African American anatomy (race does play a huge part in health dynamics). Do your research people as well speaking with your doctor.

[@markrimedio5085]

I"m Caucasian and I believe you. Its strange how much the doctors say we are all alike but yet I hear this frequently from African Americans. I believe all people should research the drugs they take

[@ramonalouise7039]

You are right And I told my Doctor This And he said take it anyway !!

[@jorgefierro3096]

So I guess we ain't all created equal after all.......😎

[@GigglesnGaggie]

Same side effects happened to my mom with Lisinopril.

[@jorgefierro3096]

Medications can be racist :(

[@joesalemi2414]

I sense the typical “packaging of information” that pharmacists and physicians use when it comes to blood pressure medications. There is a tendency to mitigate side effects so people don’t stop taking meds.

[@Suki0428]

Was thinking the exact same thing! Glad I’m not alone! As if he’s “sponsored”.