Losartan and side affects
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I am a 77 year old and fairly fit male (yes, I am Mr MAC, but my wife and I have the same email address which means that I have to use my wife's detail when posting here). I have been taking blood pressure medication for almost 30 years, and have at various times been prescribed every type. 12 months ago, having returned to my GP complaining of severe tiredness, I was prescibed Losartan 25mg.
At first all seemed fine, blood pressure OK. I had plenty of energy. Then, about 3 weeks ago all that old tiredness came back. I would sleep a good 8 hours having taken my usual 10mg of Phenergan (Promethazine hydrochloride), get up, have breakfast then go back to sleep. I remained feeling tired all day.
Went for 30 minute brisk walk which was all I could manage all day.
By evening all that tiredness is back forcing me to lye down and watch TV all evening. I will have to return to the GP again, but cannot help feeling confused as just what to say, as I feel sure he will suggest that it is not the Losartan?
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thomas09525 MrsMAC-_UK
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I've had a similar experience with fatigue. I was taking losartan 100 mg for over a year and just lately fatigue started to set in to the point where I could barely function. Also depression and anxiety. I went off it about a week ago and noticed an almost immediate difference (increase) in energy.