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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Body Aches While On Losartan

I have a fib, my doctor has me on losartan potassium 100 mg +Potasium cl er 40 mg+ furosemide40 mg.+carvedilol 6.25 + Xarelto. I don t have insurance and it is a workmenes comp claim that was denied here in Okla. I have just recently found an attorney and had hooked me up with a program that befriends me with the medications. I have two questions. I am working very hard to loose weight but it is uphill all the way. I think if the drugs were not so hard to deal with. shortness of breath, body aches, it is just really hard to do anything physical. I have narrowed my diet to fruits and vegitables. I avoid salt, no pop, etcetc. Are the better drugs; before money and generic was the main factor in determining what to get. But now with this new program from the lawyer I understand I can get what ever my doctor prescribes. Are there better drugs with less side effects. Can a drug be added to this arsenal that will help me loose water other than the lassix which is not taking the water off; quite the contrary ci think. Thank You.
Thu, 6 Jun 2019
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Hello,

If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated.

A detailed evaluation is required including a chest X-ray and ECG are required to make a diagnosis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Body Aches While On Losartan

Hello, If symptoms persist, it is better to consult a physician and get evaluated. A detailed evaluation is required including a chest X-ray and ECG are required to make a diagnosis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician