LOSARTAN for High Blood Pressure: What are the Side Effects?

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Published 2020-02-03

Have you recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure? Do you have diabetic nephropathy or other kidney disease? Has your doctor recommended taking Losartan or other ARB's as part of your treatment? Learn about the most common side effects as well as the more rare ones that you should watch out for. Starting a new medication can be scary so be informed.

Medication is not the only way that you should treat your high blood pressure. Many times through lifestyle changes like diet and exercise as well as managing your stress you can make a big impact on controlling it. For some simple steps you can start with in your diet watch my video on how to approach weight loss:
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Monitoring your blood pressure at home is a critical element to keeping your blood pressure under control. When it's high you typically don't have symptoms and oftentimes when you come see me you get nervous and your blood pressure goes up. It's very helpful if you are taking it on a regular basis at home so we can tell if we need to make some adjustments. Here are a few options in blood pressure monitors that can help you with this:

OMRON 10 Series Wireless Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
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iProvèn Wrist Blood Pressure Monitor Watch
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Omron Evolv Bluetooth Wireless Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor
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For more ideas on ways to lower blood pressure naturally you may want to check out these books:

Blood Pressure Down: The 10-Step Plan to Lower Your Blood Pressure in 4 Weeks--Without Prescription Drugs
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Thirty Days to Natural Blood Pressure Control: The "No Pressure" Solution
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The Mediterranean DASH Diet Cookbook: Lower Your Blood Pressure and Improve Your Health
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All Comments (21)

@gloriamaddock8 3 years ago

I told my doctor the first time I met her that I’m not a good patient and don’t prescribed drugs for me unless there is an emergency. The only prescription I take is Losartan nothing else. I’m 79 and going strong and still employed.
@marktaylor4906 8 months ago

Im 49 years old lift weights and run everyday and have for years. I am in excellent shape and muscular . My diet is excellent as well but i still had high bp consistently when i would goto my Doctor. Finally my Dr asked me did i want to start on low dosage Losartan 25mg to protect me from stroke and heart attack. So I started it and so far the last 5 months my bp has been excellent. I guess i inherited the blood pressure problem from my parents and just have to accept it. So far so good
@kathe.o. 1 year ago

I was diagnosed with HBP in 2003, only after I had a stroke. My BP was 210/198. I had a horrible headache for 8 days straight. I had to work to support my family. So when the pharmacist said I had to go to a doctor or the ER. I went to the doctor next door. He said I needed to take a pill + HCTZ daily for the rest of my life. I was put first on Losartan. After about 5 years I was switched to Lisinopril with HCTZ for about 5 years due to the issue this doctor mentioned. But, I've been back on Losartan with HCTZ for the last few years. I test my BP daily before taking my pills. Today my reading on my wrist cuff was 145/80. Yesterday it was 128/78. Listen to your doctor. Take the medicine, it beats having a life threatening stroke. My stroke was bad in so many ways, yet in the long-run it saved my life. It will be 20 years in August. I have gotten to see all 3 children graduate high school. 2 college graduations. Now there are 7 grandchildren. All of which I would have missed if the pharmacist hadn't insisted I go immediately to the doctor.
@gloriaguererro8911 3 years ago

I’m taking Losartan for almost 30 yrs and still working out and tried to eat healthy, for sure it prevented me from having a stroke.. I also monitor my blood pressure 3 times a week. So far so good!
@jaypaul8167 5 months ago

Much more thorough than my docs explanation. Been on it for over 10 years with no side effects. Thanks
@louisd95714 10 months ago

This is one of the best advice videos that I’ve ever seen. Very well done!
@dobby6799 2 years ago

Your explanation was accurate and easy to understand. I agree with all you shared. Thank you.
@mar4kl 3 years ago

Thank you for posting this. I've been on Losartan for 4-5 years now, and while the doctor who prescribed it first was very good about explaining things, she didn't have time to explain exactly how this medication works. While I'm not a medical professional my self, most of my family members are, so I grew up hearing medical terminology on a regular basis, and the mechanics of how medicines work is of interest to me. But the most valuable part of your presentation, for me at least, is the info about drug interactions.
@christinedealino1104 3 years ago

Thank you sooo much for the information Dr. Erik Richardson you helped me a lot im also taking losartan for 5 yrs.now im 64 yrs. old im glad my blood pressure is always normal, happy valentine's to you doc and family god bless from Manila, Philippines
@theskykelly 2 months ago

Very helpful information. Thank you, Dr. Richardson!
@BeanzNGreenChili 2 months ago

This doctor did such an excellent job! Thank you very much for this information! I feel much better and have a better understanding about losartan now. Thanks again
@roseb.7104 3 years ago

Thank You Dr. For this Information.
@joyceclark7403 3 years ago

Great information thank you.
@marywilkerson3383 3 years ago

Thank you doctor I'm almost certain and I appreciate the way you explain everything that's I'm already on 100 mg of losartan for my blood pressure thank you
@tranquil2706 21 days ago

Great video. Lots of information, presented in an understandable way. I have been on losartan for a while, and so far so good.
@richardcooper4825 1 year ago

Thank you for making this video!
@rodolfoayalajr.8589 3 years ago

Take on pill in the morning. Great 👍 video.
@cathyellington7599 1 year ago

I am a retired registered nurse and I like Drs. Lol If you have the time would do a video on NAFLD. Thank you. Love your videos
@cubermax2 1 year ago

You seem to be a wonderful doctor very hard to find!!!
@conscious3714 3 years ago

Thanks for the helpful information.