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How Long Losartan Side Effects Last?

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Posted on Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Question: This is XXXXX , I ask you abou feel so bad softer I went on Losarten 50 mg 2 weeks ago. Canot sleep nigh or day very hot feeling and nauseated , how long this last , getting worse thanks
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (3 hours later)
Brief answer....given below Detailed answer... Hello, Thanks for the query. Normally losartan is tolerated very well by the people but few people do complain of lightheadedness,dizziness or difficulty in sleeping initially and these symptoms gradually wear off. But if your symptoms are getting worse,then it means that either you need a lesser dose of this drug or you maybe taking some other drug with which it is interacting or you may even need a change of medication. I advise you to consult your doctor and discuss about it. I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks
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Follow up: Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (8 minutes later)
I also take atenolol 50 mg morning and night and dyazide generic thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (15 hours later)
Hello, Your combination of different anti hypertensive medications are causing our problems. When anti hypertensives are used in combination,they potentiate each others action. Moreover DYAZIDE is a water pill which results in excretion of more sodium and potassium and this results in weakness,lethargy etc. In addition your blood pressure must also be getting low resulting in your symptoms. I would advise you to consult your doctor,get the sodium and potassium levels checked,get the BP checked and readjust the medications.You may halve your water pill but after talking to your doctor. Thanks
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How Long Losartan Side Effects Last?

Brief answer....given below Detailed answer... Hello, Thanks for the query. Normally losartan is tolerated very well by the people but few people do complain of lightheadedness,dizziness or difficulty in sleeping initially and these symptoms gradually wear off. But if your symptoms are getting worse,then it means that either you need a lesser dose of this drug or you maybe taking some other drug with which it is interacting or you may even need a change of medication. I advise you to consult your doctor and discuss about it. I hope it helps,however you may revert to me for any further query. Best of luck Thanks