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I Am On 25mg Of Losartum Potassium. For About A
Question: I am on 25mg of losartum potassium. For about a week now, I have had pains in my legs and arms and have felt very tired. I didn’t take my meds yesterday and today the pain in my legs and arms is gone. I Am attributing it to the medicine. How do I wean off of it? Thank you.
Brief Answer:
does not cause tolerance or dependence, can be just stopped
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
I am sorry that the medication did not agree with you.
Like all meds, it does have side effects that may or may not occur. Back pain is a possible side effect, though pain in the other joints is not a known side effects, everyone has a particular or individual reaction to medication.
The dose of losartan can vary but usually doses higher than 25 mg are used. Since you are a very small dose and the medication is not one that causes dependence or causes tolerance in the body, it is not weaned off.
It is not one of the meds that has to be stopped slowing because the body needs to adjust to decreasing medication. It can simply be stopped especially since your dose is low
You would need to consider letting your doctor know about your reaction to the medication and your discontinuation so that an alternative medication can be used.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
does not cause tolerance or dependence, can be just stopped
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
I am sorry that the medication did not agree with you.
Like all meds, it does have side effects that may or may not occur. Back pain is a possible side effect, though pain in the other joints is not a known side effects, everyone has a particular or individual reaction to medication.
The dose of losartan can vary but usually doses higher than 25 mg are used. Since you are a very small dose and the medication is not one that causes dependence or causes tolerance in the body, it is not weaned off.
It is not one of the meds that has to be stopped slowing because the body needs to adjust to decreasing medication. It can simply be stopped especially since your dose is low
You would need to consider letting your doctor know about your reaction to the medication and your discontinuation so that an alternative medication can be used.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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