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What Causes Lightheadedness After Having Losartan?
Question: My mom is 92 and her doctor prescribed Losartan Potassium 50 mg tab she is getting lightheaded every time she takes this pill her doctor recommended that instead of taking this pill after breakfast start taking it after lunch, however she is still getting lightheaded. Another problem she has is burning sensation in her arms and legs and she suffers with anxiety. Please advise. With Appreciation XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Suspected hypotension,monitor blood pressure/sugar
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for taking care of your mom.
Getting lightheaded after taking Losartan might be related to low blood pressure she might experience while taking this pill. I advise to measure her blood pressure at least 2 times/daily (especially when she is getting lightheaded), record the results and pass the to her doctor for further evaluation.
If hypotension will be confirmed, the doctor would change the dose or shift to another pill.
Burning sensation in her arms and legs might be related to possible
- side effect of cholesterol pill
- neurological problems (neuropathy)
- dermatological issues (dermatitis or fungal infection).
As she is taking cholesterol pill, that could have negatively affect her liver and muscles. I advise to run liver/kidney/pancreatic functions tests to rule out such problems.
Next, neurological tests and further evaluation by dermatologist is needed to exclude respective problems.
Depending on the results, specific treatment will be prescribed. I also advise to monitor her blood sugar levels, record the results and pass them to her doctor for further evaluation. Studies have reported diabetes in patients using cholesterol pills of statin group.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
If anything unclear, do not hesitate to contact me again!
Suspected hypotension,monitor blood pressure/sugar
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thank you for taking care of your mom.
Getting lightheaded after taking Losartan might be related to low blood pressure she might experience while taking this pill. I advise to measure her blood pressure at least 2 times/daily (especially when she is getting lightheaded), record the results and pass the to her doctor for further evaluation.
If hypotension will be confirmed, the doctor would change the dose or shift to another pill.
Burning sensation in her arms and legs might be related to possible
- side effect of cholesterol pill
- neurological problems (neuropathy)
- dermatological issues (dermatitis or fungal infection).
As she is taking cholesterol pill, that could have negatively affect her liver and muscles. I advise to run liver/kidney/pancreatic functions tests to rule out such problems.
Next, neurological tests and further evaluation by dermatologist is needed to exclude respective problems.
Depending on the results, specific treatment will be prescribed. I also advise to monitor her blood sugar levels, record the results and pass them to her doctor for further evaluation. Studies have reported diabetes in patients using cholesterol pills of statin group.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Albana
If anything unclear, do not hesitate to contact me again!
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