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Does Losartan Cause Pain And Swelling In The Ankles Along With Confusion?

I have been on losortan for years. Of late maybe more than a year. I am not sure I have pain in my ankles, legs and swelling . I feel sleepy so I take the medicine at night. I am grossly over weight. 300 lbs. I feel confused a little, I have to work at focusing so hard when I am reading or studying anything. I forget appointments . I am 66 years old so I thought I was getting sick with alzimhers . I was lead this morning to look upside effects of Lozatran . Some of this feelings I am having could be the blood pressure medicine. The first blood pressure medicine that was given made me cough so bad. I feel afraid. I am grossly over weight . I know my blood pressure needs to be controled I really need and want to lose the weight. Signed going in circles . p.s. I know you are going to say go see your doctor, but what is your input?
Thu, 9 Aug 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advise.

No losartan can not lead to ankle swelling.
I advice you to go for following investigations -
Serum electrolytes
Renal function tests - S. cratinine, BUN,

Liver function tests - SGPT, SGOT, ALP, S. Abumin and total protein

Fasting blood sugar

Exercise stress test

These tests are to rule out other causes of oedema.
Consult physician afterwards.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Dr. Hiren
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Does Losartan Cause Pain And Swelling In The Ankles Along With Confusion?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advise. No losartan can not lead to ankle swelling. I advice you to go for following investigations - Serum electrolytes Renal function tests - S. cratinine, BUN, Liver function tests - SGPT, SGOT, ALP, S. Abumin and total protein Fasting blood sugar Exercise stress test These tests are to rule out other causes of oedema. Consult physician afterwards. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards Dr. Hiren