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I Have Been Changed From A Blood Pressure Med Fifth Change For Me In 2 Yrs. Have Noticed Some Things Before This Change. Loosing Hair, Hair Texture, Fatigue, Low Energy Levels, But More Importantly, A Weight Gain Of About 12 Lbs. In The Last 3 To 4 Months. Could This Possibly Be A Thyroid Problem?

Posted on Tue, 21 Feb 2023

Question: I have been changed from a blood pressure med called Valsartan ( 32o mg) due to a recall on impurities. I was changed to another high blood pressure drug called Losartan Potassium100 mg. This has been like the fifth change for me in 2 yrs. have noticed some things before this change. Loosing hair, hair texture, fatigue, low energy levels, but more importantly, a weight gain of about 12 lbs. in the last 3 to 4 months. Could this possibly be a thyroid problem??

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Hypothyroidism suspected.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This looks exactly like hypothyroidism , low thyroid hormone levels.
This is not related to valsartan or losartan.
You should be examined for thyroid hormone levels.
*T3
*T4
*TSH
Probably you need thyroid hormone replacement therapy (levothyroxine ).

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.

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