Often there are no symptoms, but some people feel their heart racing or fluttering
Losartan lowers blood pressure
Read on to learn about potential common, mild, and serious side effects of
Allergic reaction
How it works Losartan may be used to treat high blood pressure or certain types of kidney disease
It can cause injury or death to the unborn baby during your second or third trimester
unusual bleeding or bruising
We postulated post hoc that losartan might have a better effect on sudden cardiac death than atenolol, and we aimed to test this hypothesis
The Bottom Line
Losartan is also contraindicated in pregnant women, particularly in the second and third trimesters
Blood pressure medicine
One of losartan's "positive" side effects (and other ARBs) is its effects on moods
Common side effects of losartan include dizziness, stuffy nose, back pain, diarrhea, tiredness, low blood sugar, chest pain, and high or low blood pressure
09% High blood pressure is a risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia in older adults
Use of drugs that act on the renin-angiotensin system during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy reduces fetal renal function and increases fetal and neonatal morbidity and death
Some blood pressure medications can cause insomnia as a side effect
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
Low amniotic fluid levels could cause birth defects
Drug-induced diarrhea: Laxatives and other drugs, including antibiotics, can trigger diarrhea
These common side effects of losartan happen in more than 1 in 100 people
The effect of losartan on hemoglobin concentration and renal outcome in diabetic nephropathy of type 2 diabetes (ESRD) and ESRD or death was The FDA states that the risk of anyone actually getting cancer from taking a contaminated blood pressure pill is very, very small
Lisinopril is more likely to cause a dry cough than losartan
When pregnancy is detected, discontinue COZAAR as soon as possible
A healthy person should not take more than 3,000 to 4,000 milligrams in a single day