Suggest Remedy For Confusion And Slurred Speech After Taking Losartan

Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2015

Question: Good afternoon

My mother woke after her second does of losartan with severe confusion, very slurred speech (incoherent) nausea, and diarrhea. She was getting better by noon and was due for her next does. About 1hour after her does, she was experiencing same symptoms. Today is much of the same. I haven't given her another does since yesterday at 1:30 but I'm not seeing improvement in her speech. How long will it be before Losartan clears the system?

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (54 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Losartan never last more than 12-24hours!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about what you mom has experienced taking losartan. The description of the symptoms make it likely that they are caused by this drug. It normally leaves the system between 12-24hours.

I will suggest you report this to her physician and get a new medication to make sure that her blood pressure stays well controlled.

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