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Long term use of Losartan

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pam60654
pam60654

I have been taking Losartan since 1996.

During that time I have noticed several changes in my health but until now I did not even consider that they may be side effects of the drug.

I will list my symptoms and I would appreciate anyone's views or similar experiences whilst taking this drug.

(I have asked my GP but he puts everything down to age!!. I was 51 when I started taking them,

I'm 68 now)

Symptoms

Anxious feelings like feeling a bit scared all the time.

Burning sensation in lower legs when laid down in bed.

Cramp in legs and feet.

Skin blotchy.and a bit purple in colour. A bit like when you have sat in front of a fire too long.

This started in my legs but now covers most of my body.

Breathlessness and a wheezy cough.

Any helpful comments or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks

pam

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  • sonny15450
    sonny15450 pam60654

    Posted

    I can share ,I had a dry cough ,couldn't sleep,dr.took me off losartan and hctz .and an inhaler ,it's better

  • p08131
    p08131 pam60654

    Posted

    I've been on Losartan for several years. I have significantly cut back my dose. I personally think standard doses are too high for many people. I have noticed stubborn belly-fat gain which is amplified by my fluid intake throughout the day. Bloat by bedtime. Shrink by noon with routine bowel movements. (TMI?) I have also noticed some blue mood effect. I am taking a minimal dose and may go off since my hour of meditation every day seems to have lowered my baseline pressure considerably. I wouldn't do this unless I was monitoring my pressure. I have a slow clotting time naturally, so am less concerned about embolisms. I am a vegetarian with low-sodium diet naturally.

  • glynis59160
    glynis59160 pam60654

    Posted

    I am 72 and been on Losartan for just over 1 year. Now on 75mg.

    I get breathlessness. Legs get hot.

    Heart flutters. Tingling.Most of symptoms you mention.A nxiousness

    esp.in evening.

  • tyler99215
    tyler99215 pam60654

    Posted

    I have been on Losartan forover 18 years. Like you I have some side effects like anxiety, a skin rash on lower legs and ankles. I am 73 and am wondering if I should be on a beta blocker instead of Losartan. It is frustrating, because beta blockers can make you tired and lathargic

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