This is a decision you and your doctor will make. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients.

Calling my dr in the morning! Bloating or … I am quite active.

( brand name - Lotrel ) i will let you know how it goes. I've tried to eliminate other factors, but now have reason to suspect Losartan thanks to everyone's input.

I'm going to request to go back to the Lisinopril I'll take a cough over 11 lbs. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. Has anyone else experienced these symptoms?I agree totally with the responses i read on here. No, nothing else.

(and climbing).

Backache 2. My sinus issues are gone and I'm losing weight again. I have a bout 25 lbs.

Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take.Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. This especially includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines for appetite control, asthma, colds, cough, hay fever, or sinus problems, and herbal or vitamin supplements. I also noted insomnia, nightmares, itching and ankle swelling, joint discomfort in my fingers, and flank pain, with decreased urination. Time for a new med, or none. any suggestions for a new bp drug that will allow me to drop this weight? It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps lower the blood pressure. my dr. said that it shouldn't cause weight gain. It also caused sinus issues, but nowhere near the level of Losartan.Hi, any luck with the change of meds? Started taking this as a replacement to lisinopril because of sinus problems but I didn't gain weight.

We will see what he says about it.I am so happy I found this site. I have never been this heavy.I switched to diltiazam a year ago. Weight gain is not described.

The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.Using this medicine with any of the following medicines is not recommended. My BP has dropped 10 points. Tell your doctor if you are drinking alcohol or using pain relievers or sleeping pills. 60 lbs. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2020Copyright © 2020 IBM Watson Health. I demanded my doctor to get rid of it.I have been on Losartan for over eight months now and I have gained 22 Ibs, an frustrated because I was on weight loss programme, I now weigh 220 Ibs, my height 5'5" please advice on which drug to change tolmwanza, my doctor switched me to Benicar HCT. Check your diet - if it is unchanged since you were first prescribed Losartan you must tell the doctor who prescribed it. Since I have stopped taking Losartan (and all the nose sprays), my sinuses and post-nasal drip have cleared up considerably. i think he was just reading the side effects list the drug company posted. Thanks everyone for your comments.I have tried everything to loose weight and it finally dawned on me it could be the Losartan.

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. !My doctor doubled my Losartan 50mg a week and a half ago because my BP was still high. You must continue to take it as directed if you expect to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. I have not changed my eating habits or exercise. Thankyou so much for this information. I discontinuing the drug and seeing another doctor.

Safety and efficacy have not been established. We comply with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information - I started taking Losartan 8 months ago and have gained 60 lbs! I've been an ENT and an allergist, and they just throw Nasonex and Azelastine at me.

This could be a sign of a serious eye problem. Started reading this and have just switched meds today! All rights reserved. Note: This document contains side effect information about losartan. Try searching for what you seek or The easiest way to lookup drug information, identify pills, check interactions and set up your own personal medication records. I've had a constant post-nasal drip.

I'm in the same boat. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine.