Weight Gain on Losartan!

My joints,and feet hurt too! I think it's the BP med.

Hi Wendy since I have been on the same medication I have gained weight and feel very tired all the time..I have suffered with anxiety for years but I have found that has got worse.. also I have other health issues that seem to of got worse since been on them Im not on them for blood pressure I'm on them to help my blood flow round my heart better..I hope this of help to you..good luck..

15/3/2020 Hi Wendy, Im a medically retired RN, BS from the US & was just prescribed Losartan (Cozaar) 2 weeks ago after having a BP reading of 194/90+! (due to being in extreme pain & under extreme stress from the pain!) I reported my BP reading to my PCP/GP over the phone, so we have not yet met to discuss my HTN or this med. My pharmacist (I believe you call them "chemists") instructed me to take Losartan at night right before bed because new studies have shown that blood pressure spikes very high on everyone right after waking up & remains high for a few hours until leveling off to normal. From my 30-year professional experience, there are SO many anti-HTN meds to choose from that surely your dr can find at least ONE from a list of close to 100 (!) that will both LOWER your blood pressure AND not cause you such misery-producing side effects. My best to you from "across the pond!"

Hi Wendy, I have been on Benicar for a year and a half. Benicar is in the same family as Losartan. Last week my doctor increased my Benicar to 40 mg. I can tell you while on Benicar I have gained about 12 pounds at least. Since last week when they increased my dosage I have gained 3 pounds! I can tell you that I am 60 years old and a very regimented eater. I rarely deviate from my diet. I am very discouraged as I was always very slim and watched my diet as heart disease runs in my family. I know I am in menopause, and I do have a desk job, but I can't believe the weight I have gained in a short amount of time. I do need to to start an exercise program of some sort, even just a brisk walk. I hope this helps that you are not alone.

On a side note, since they have increased my Benicar to 40mg, I feel lousy, and exhausted. My BP is still borderline as a friend of mine is a nurse and has been taking it pretty much everyday since they increased it. Hoping it starts to drop soon. I realize it's only been a little over a week.

Im 38 and i'm on 100mg Losartan i've been on Losartan for 2 years i put on 2 stone in the first 6 months and 4 stone by the end if the year. l've still not lost it and my cardiologist wasn't bothered as my BP had reduced and my valve had improved. But its very depressing going from a size 12 to a size 18.

50mg is a high dosage. The higher the dosage the greater the risk of side effects, perhaps you can ask your doctor to put you on a different variation of the drug.

I have been on Losartin 25mg only a couple weeks and have already put on 6 lbs! i was on lisinopril didn't effect my weight but I got the cough/respitory isses from it Felt good otherwise. anyone try going off and see what we can do without these meds?