Suggest An Effective Alternative For Losartan

Posted on Wed, 1 Feb 2017

Question: Dr. Guni;
I'm doing O.K. My last BP was149/80. My most recent question I had asked of you was something to the effect of;
"Is there a different prescription which you would recommend instead of the losartan/hctz 100-25mg which would not cause my ED?".

Thanks.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Following answer to your query

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and would like to say that in your case ED most likely is associated with HCTZ (hydrochlortiazyde) water pill that you are taking.

I would recommend to take Losartan without HCTz and to take amlodipine instead of it. Losartan and amlodipine hasn't a negative effect on erectile function and may be used in patients with ED.

Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)

Thank you. The situation is that my last prescription refill was for 90 days and they are combined into one pill. I will look into that when I get the next refill.

Thanks again.
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are mostly welcome to contact me again

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
You are mostly welcome to contact me again.
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar