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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate While On Losartan?

My heart rate is 124 just from climbing my stairs. I have noticed it being faster at other times too, even at rest it can be 112 -120. My cardiologist just changed my blood pressure med from carvedilol to losartan. My pulse was in the 40 s on the carvedilol. At what point should I call my doctor?
Mon, 18 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Losartan is angiotensin receptor II blocker.
It is used to treat hypertension.
Yes it can cause rapid heart rate as side effects.
Please not common side effects of drug:
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
Cold
Runny nose
Headache
Dry cough
Insomnia
muscle cramp, fatigue, malaise
anxiety, slurred speech

You should consult the doctor if following side effects occur:
Rapid heart rate
Confusion
Drowsiness
Weight gain
Breathlessness

So consult the doctor for your side effects and modification of drugs.
Hope this may help you
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate While On Losartan?

Hello dear Understand your concern. Losartan is angiotensin receptor II blocker. It is used to treat hypertension. Yes it can cause rapid heart rate as side effects. Please not common side effects of drug: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea Cold Runny nose Headache Dry cough Insomnia muscle cramp, fatigue, malaise anxiety, slurred speech You should consult the doctor if following side effects occur: Rapid heart rate Confusion Drowsiness Weight gain Breathlessness So consult the doctor for your side effects and modification of drugs. Hope this may help you Best regards Dr. Sagar