Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your symptoms could be related to could be related to losartan adverse effects ( indigestion and constipation).

For this reason I would recommend discussing with your doctor on switching to another drug like ACEI (Ramipril, Berlipril, etc.), which may not have the same adverse effects.

Some diet modifications are necessary too( a lot of fibers, eat more often and in small portions, avoid spicy food, etc.).

Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist

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Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

You should know that heart failure is a progressive disorder, but we can not make predictions about the speed of its progression (months or years) of the disorder, because it depends on the medication used, the lifestyle and other individual characteristics.

I am sorry about the first answer, as I misunderstood Lostatin for Losartan.

Lostatin is a drug used to lower the cholesterol. Its main adverse effects are muscle pain and fatigue. If you experience such adverse effects, you may need to switch to another drug.

Anyway, in your clinical situation, I would recommend first optimizing your therapy.

As you suffer from heart failure, I would recommend taking also coenzyme Q10 supplements while taking Lostatin, because Lostatin is known to reduce coenzyme Q10 levels, which is a coenzyme very important for the heart function.

It is also necessary taking diuretics (torasemide, furasemide)to help improve your shortness of breath and leg swelling.

I would also recommend reduce salt and fluid intake in order to avoid fluid retention.

You should discuss with your doctor on the above options.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Regards,
Dr. Iliri

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