HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Cause Of Headache When On Losartan?

My husband has been on Tekturna. Our insurance company asked his Dr. To switch him to something else that is cheaper.. Put him on Losartan this week, since starting he has had a headache and just doesn t feel well at all. He seems confused as well. Is this normal. Should he stop this medicine ?
Mon, 10 Mar 2014
Report Abuse
Pain Medicine & Palliative Care Specialist,  's  Response
Hi, electrolyte imbalances are one of the main cause of headaches when pt is on antihypertensives. It could also be due to irregular control of b p. Get his regular blood pressure charted and blood test for electrolytes done. Also get his eye sight chevked from an ophthalmologist.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Cause Of Headache When On Losartan?

Hi, electrolyte imbalances are one of the main cause of headaches when pt is on antihypertensives. It could also be due to irregular control of b p. Get his regular blood pressure charted and blood test for electrolytes done. Also get his eye sight chevked from an ophthalmologist.