Reviewer: Ibu4aday , 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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It has lowered my blood Pressure however I have become very weak just climbing the stairs puts me out of breath. My left leg gives out now. Never had these issues. I get shooting pain in left my back side intermittently. I have cotton mouth all the time. Iâ??m on Simvastatin too. I use to be Superman but now I feel like Kryptonite is in my presence. I think I would have been better off losing ... Show Full Comment

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It has lowered my blood Pressure however I have become very weak just climbing the stairs puts me out of breath. My left leg gives out now. Never had these issues. I get shooting pain in left my back side intermittently. I have cotton mouth all the time. Iâ??m on Simvastatin too. I use to be Superman but now I feel like Kryptonite is in my presence. I think I would have been better off losing 50 lbs. I wish the doctor could have suggested a plan with the statins. I take doxazosin and aspirin . If Iâ??m still alive in 10 years I canâ??t see taking all these and more. I think just limiting my sugar carb intake would benefit my wellness much greater than pharmaceutical .
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Reviewer: Smithers, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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My BP was 145/95 prior to taking Losartan (50mg), initially it appeared to be working, but after about 3 months BP began to creep right back to 145/95. Dr. recommended increasing to 100mg, after 2 months BP is still 140/90 range. Side effects: foot cramping, slightly high liver enzyme levels and weight gain. Dr. is putting me on Amiodipine to see if that works better....

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My BP was 145/95 prior to taking Losartan (50mg), initially it appeared to be working, but after about 3 months BP began to creep right back to 145/95. Dr. recommended increasing to 100mg, after 2 months BP is still 140/90 range. Side effects: foot cramping, slightly high liver enzyme levels and weight gain. Dr. is putting me on Amiodipine to see if that works better....
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Reviewer: iolanthe, 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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After six weeks on this came down with unexplained fever and major fatigue. Another 4 weeks and started with muscle weakness that resulted in inability to walk without great struggle, loss of hand dexterity, etc. Ten days after stopping the med, balance and walking was better and zippers (for example) became easier. Am still improving.

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After six weeks on this came down with unexplained fever and major fatigue. Another 4 weeks and started with muscle weakness that resulted in inability to walk without great struggle, loss of hand dexterity, etc. Ten days after stopping the med, balance and walking was better and zippers (for example) became easier. Am still improving.
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Reviewer: newschik, 55-64 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have zero of the side effects being discussed here. I feel fine and have been on this drug for at least 5 years (can't remember when, but Dr. changed it to this because of insurance not covering my other med). I am reviewing to counter those who say this drug is awful. It lowered my BP from 140/92, sometimes higher, to 118/68. Very happy with the med.

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I have zero of the side effects being discussed here. I feel fine and have been on this drug for at least 5 years (can't remember when, but Dr. changed it to this because of insurance not covering my other med). I am reviewing to counter those who say this drug is awful. It lowered my BP from 140/92, sometimes higher, to 118/68. Very happy with the med.
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Reviewer: Wolf1212, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I started Losartan 25mg ten days ago. I feel like someone has beat the living daylights out of me. Every joint and muscle hurts. I was extremely stiff most of this week. Insomnia has been horrible. Fatigue is the worst Iâ??ve ever experienced. I went for bloodwork yesterday and the results were good. My BP was tested at the doctors office today, and my BP was higher than before I started taki ... Show Full Comment

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I started Losartan 25mg ten days ago. I feel like someone has beat the living daylights out of me. Every joint and muscle hurts. I was extremely stiff most of this week. Insomnia has been horrible. Fatigue is the worst Iâ??ve ever experienced. I went for bloodwork yesterday and the results were good. My BP was tested at the doctors office today, and my BP was higher than before I started taking this junk. My PCP is brushing off the side effects as a touch of the flu, and I know otherwise. Regardless what my doctor thinks, I am not taking it anymore.
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