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Throat Congestion. Upper Throat Endoscopy And Balium Swallow Test Normal. Does Losartan Causes This?

Yes, Does Losartan Pot 100 mg cause severe throat congrestion & I am always clearing my throat. Been to a Throat dr, & Had upper Endoscopy & Balium swallow done & that all is fine. Is the Losaratan causing this...Dr. do not know what to do any more PLEASE HELP What could I take in place of it. Lisinaprol made me cough so bad I could no longer take that one & was put on this Losartan about 1 yr ago. Carol M. Koch
Thu, 21 Nov 2013
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi there,

Thanks for your query.

Yes. Losartan can cause similar symptoms in a minority of patients.

However, similar symptoms as yours, are most commonly seen in chronic sinus problems with/without associated nasal allergy. In chronic sinus problem, there is frequent dripping of sinus secretions into the back of the throat (called post-nasal drip). These secretions cause throat congestion with consequent frequent urge to clear the throat. Other symptoms are dull frontal headache, stuffiness of nose, watery discharge from nose and sneezing.

Consult your doctor/ENT doctor if you DO have additional sinus problem. He will evaluate your sinuses, and prescribe drugs necessary to clear the sinus secretions. (You have not mentioned if the Throat doctor had excluded the possibility of sinus problems).


Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable treatment as advised.

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Fond regards and have a nice day

Dr. Rakesh Karanwal
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Throat Congestion. Upper Throat Endoscopy And Balium Swallow Test Normal. Does Losartan Causes This?

Hi there, Thanks for your query. Yes. Losartan can cause similar symptoms in a minority of patients. However, similar symptoms as yours, are most commonly seen in chronic sinus problems with/without associated nasal allergy. In chronic sinus problem, there is frequent dripping of sinus secretions into the back of the throat (called post-nasal drip). These secretions cause throat congestion with consequent frequent urge to clear the throat. Other symptoms are dull frontal headache, stuffiness of nose, watery discharge from nose and sneezing. Consult your doctor/ENT doctor if you DO have additional sinus problem. He will evaluate your sinuses, and prescribe drugs necessary to clear the sinus secretions. (You have not mentioned if the Throat doctor had excluded the possibility of sinus problems). Consult your doctor and apprise him of my opinion. I am certain that he agree with me, order required tests, and- based on the reports- will prescribe suitable treatment as advised. If you find my response helpful and informative, do not forget an “excellent” rating to my answer, to encourage all doctors- engaged in social service- to render sound advice to the FREE queries. Fond regards and have a nice day Dr. Rakesh Karanwal