{"id":52645,"date":"2022-07-19T09:01:48","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T13:01:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=52645"},"modified":"2024-08-11T16:37:00","modified_gmt":"2024-08-11T20:37:00","slug":"losartan-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/losartan-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Losartan side effects and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"#common-losartan-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <\/span><a href=\"#serious-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <a href=\"#weight-changes\">Weight changes<\/a> | <a href=\"#heart-palpitations\">Heart palpitations<\/a> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">| <a href=\"#sexual-dysfunction\">Sexual dysfunction<\/a> | <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#side-effects-timeline\">Side effects timeline<\/a> | <a href=\"#contraindictions\">Contraindications<\/a> | <a href=\"#warnings\">Warnings<\/a> | <a href=\"#interactions\">Interactions<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-to-avoid-side-effects\">How to avoid side effects<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | <a href=\"#how-to-treat-side-effects\">How to treat side effects<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/losartan-potassium\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a generic prescription blood pressure drug prescribed to people with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and diabetic <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetic nephropathy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It is also prescribed to prevent strokes in people who have both <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">left ventricular hypertrophy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a type of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is sometimes used <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/Losartan-Potassium-losartan-potassium-24322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">off-label<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to treat heart failure. Also sold under the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">brand name<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cozaar\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cozaar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> belongs to a family of drugs called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/angiotensin-ii-receptor-blockers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">angiotensin II receptor antagonists<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or blockers) (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARBs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). These drugs widen <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood vessels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by blocking a hormone called angiotensin that causes <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">blood vessels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to constrict and narrow. Compared to some other medications, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has few <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But, like any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are always possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common-losartan-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of losartan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/losartan-potassium\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has relatively few side effects. In studies, upper respiratory infections (colds) were the most common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but only occurred in about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d5571a70-fe83-4277-ac42-ffaff2e051b2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8% of patients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (versus 7% who were given a placebo). Most other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have an incidence of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/Losartan-Potassium-losartan-potassium-24322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2% or less<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a highly tolerated drug. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s most common <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/55005\/losartan\/Adverse-Reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in people being treated for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upper respiratory infection (\u201ccolds\u201d)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling dizzy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stuffy nose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cough<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stomach upset<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for people <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=9949448f-c3b9-44ee-94ed-c1aca8c90f39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diabetic nephropathy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potassium levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anemia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chest pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Urinary tract infection<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"serious-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects of losartan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most serious <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">adverse effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of losartan include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dangerously <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dangerously <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high potassium levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney impairment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular heartbeats<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (arrhythmias)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood clotting problems (reduced platelet levels)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe allergic reaction with swelling of the face and throat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"weight-changes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight changes\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight changes have not been reported as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but some <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare providers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> speculate that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help people lose weight. That\u2019s because <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/Losartan-Potassium-losartan-potassium-24322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less than 1%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of people taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> report a decrease in appetite as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effect.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Because this is a rare <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effect<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, people should not expect to lose weight when taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> unless they adopt a weight-loss diet and exercise regimen.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"heart-palpitations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart palpitations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less than 1% of people taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will experience a heart rate problem (arrhythmia) including atrial fibrillation, ventricular fibrillation, slow heart rate, rapid heart rate, heart block, or a worsening of existing arrhythmias. This doesn\u2019t mean that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> causes heart problems. In fact, some research shows it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16424784\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can improve<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> heart rate problems when combined with other drugs. However, anyone experiencing fainting, heart fluttering, palpitations, chest pain, or shortness of breath should immediately contact a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare professional,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> no matter what <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they\u2019re taking.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"sexual-dysfunction\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual dysfunction<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual dysfunction is only rarely reported in people taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help with sexual dysfunction. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11370797\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In one study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> improved sexual frequency and satisfaction in both men and women. If, however, you experience a decline in sexual function while taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or any drug, get <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical advice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare professional<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"side-effects-timeline\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How soon do <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> start?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s angiotensin blocking effects begin within a week of starting treatment and peak in three to six weeks. Many common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if experienced, will appear within that time, including dizziness, nasal congestion, muscle pain, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chest pain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and dry mouth. Heart rhythm problems, though rare, could also begin shortly after starting <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On the other hand, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergic reactions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014including severe hypersensitivity reactions\u2014could happen after the very first dose. Other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may only occur well after the start of therapy, including infection, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">back pain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and muscle damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> last?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The body takes about two hours to break down half a dose of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and another six to nine hours to break down its metabolite. It takes between a few hours and two days after taking the last dose for transient <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to vanish. Most will. Some, like infections of the sinuses and throat, may hang on for a few days. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> like high blood potassium or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be resolved by reducing the dose or switching drugs. Sometimes other treatments are also required.. More <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">serious side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as muscle damage, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kidney failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergic reactions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> could take more time and treatment to get better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the long-term <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some serious but rare <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as kidney damage or heart damage may have lifelong consequences. Some people who use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> over the long term may experience a decline in kidney function. A healthcare provider will check kidney function and other blood tests while taking losartan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"contraindictions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> contraindications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a well-tolerated drug, but that doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s safe for everyone. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can\u2019t be given to people who are allergic to the drug or other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARBs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The risk of a severe <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allergic reaction<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is too great. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also contraindicated in pregnant women, particularly in the second and third <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trimesters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause severe harm to a fetus, even resulting in fetal death.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be given to most adults and children who are 6 years of age and older. It is commonly prescribed to senior citizens, though smaller doses may be used because of age-related decline in kidney function.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is contraindicated in pregnant women during the second and third <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trimesters<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Though not prohibited, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare providers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> generally avoid giving it to mothers who are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">breastfeeding<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It\u2019s unknown whether <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is present in breast milk, but there are other blood pressure drugs that are considered safer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"warnings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> warnings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has issued a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/black-box-warning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black box warning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to discontinue <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as soon as pregnancy is detected.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARBs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are less effective at lowering blood pressure for Black patients. A <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may add a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diuretic<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reach blood pressure goals. In addition, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d5571a70-fe83-4277-ac42-ffaff2e051b2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may not be as effective<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at reducing the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk of stroke<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or heart attack for Black patients, and there is a higher risk of severe allergic reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some medical conditions might be worsened by taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Extra monitoring is required for people who have:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney disease<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or impairment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sodium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe congestive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart failure<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is not considered a drug likely to be abused. It does not cause dependence or withdrawal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with any <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drug<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an overdose of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be considered a medical emergency. Contact a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poison control center<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare professional<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if too much <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is taken. Symptoms of an overdose include <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a fast heartbeat, though some people may experience a slowed heart rate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"interactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interactions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Like other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prescription drugs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can cause problems when combined with other drugs. The combination could increase the risk of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of other drugs. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/nsaids\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAIDs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) like ibuprofen and naproxen could damage the kidneys when combined with losartan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/aminoglycosides\"><b>Aminoglycoside antibiotics<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>platinum-based chemotherapy drugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, some <\/span><b>antiviral drugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lithium-carbonate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lithium<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/cyclosporine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cyclosporine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are more likely to cause kidney damage when taken with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney problems<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are also more likely when <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is used with other drugs that also block the renin-angiotensin hormone system. This includes other <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">angiotensin receptor blockers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/ace-inhibitors\/\"><b>ACE inhibitors<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs that increase <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potassium levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> aren\u2019t advised because <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can raise <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">potassium levels<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, too. These include <\/span><b>potassium-sparing <\/b><b>diuretics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>NSAIDs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>heparin drugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>potassium supplements<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and others.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When combined with other <\/span><b>blood pressure drugs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is more likely to cause <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs that raise blood pressure will interfere with the ability of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to reduce blood pressure. These include <\/span><b>stimulants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>decongestant<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">s, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/adhd-treatment-and-medications\"><b>ADHD medications<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>corticosteroids<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/migraine-treatment-and-medications\"><b>migraine drugs<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and others.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antidepressants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antidepressant<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/marplan\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marplan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (isocarboxazid) and the blood pressure medication <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/aliskiren-fumarate\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aliskiren<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are never combined with losartan because of the risk of dangerously <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to avoid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has few <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but that doesn\u2019t mean that everyone is in the clear. There are practical ways to avoid or minimize <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">possible side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\t\t<div class=\"singlecare-dynamic-newsletter-wrapper sin-newsletter-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"heading\">Get our diabetes newsletter<\/span>\n\t\t\t<form class=\"form-wrapper\" data-newsletter-form=\"1\" data-subsource=\"Diabetes Newsletter\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<label for=\"dynamic-email\">Email<\/label>\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"email\" id=\"dynamic-email\" class=\"email\" required>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"input-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input class=\"submit-form-btn\" type=\"submit\" value=\"Click to sign up\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/form>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"success-message\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Inform the prescriber about all medical conditions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Side effects<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are more likely in people with certain medical conditions. Make sure the prescribing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> knows about all past and present health conditions, especially:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congestive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Electrolyte imbalance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dehydration<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=9949448f-c3b9-44ee-94ed-c1aca8c90f39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting or diarrhea<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy or any pregnancy plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Tell the prescriber about medications<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even if a medication or supplement seems unrelated to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, make sure the prescribing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> knows about all prescription and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">over-the-counter<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> drugs you take. Include supplements and foods that are a normal part of your diet. The prescriber will especially need to know about:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood pressure medications, especially <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/aliskiren-fumarate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aliskiren<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/diuretics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diuretics<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAIDs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potassium supplements<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt substitutes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that contain potassium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/marplan\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marplan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (isocarboxazid), an antidepressant<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Follow all the instructions for taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as instructed. Do not take more or less than prescribed. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doses are taken once or twice per day, so make sure the dosing schedule is understood. If a dose is missed, it can be taken if the next scheduled dose isn\u2019t for a while. If it\u2019s almost time for the next dose, skip the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">missed dose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and take the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">next dose<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as scheduled. Never take a double dose for any reason.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Drink plenty of fluids\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To avoid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or elevated potassium, drink plenty of fluids when taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is particularly important for people on a low-salt diet or those taking <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diuretics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/laxatives\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laxatives<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Avoid <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NSAIDs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popular pain-relievers such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/aspirin\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">aspirin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ibuprofen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ibuprofen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/naproxen\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">naproxen<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can harm the kidneys when combined with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Avoid alcohol<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling dizzy is one of the common <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so avoid drinking alcohol if dizziness is a problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-treat-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to treat <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects of losartan<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To cope with dizziness, stand up slowly when rising from a sitting or prone position. When upright, move slowly and carefully. Sitting down during a dizziness attack is the best way to avoid falling. Don\u2019t get up until the spinning stops.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low blood pressure<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Feeling lightheaded or dizzy is the most obvious sign of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low blood pressure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Make sure to purchase a blood pressure reader to both monitor the effectiveness of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treatment and to make sure blood pressure doesn\u2019t drop too low. Dizziness and lightheadedness should be a cue to take a blood pressure reading or contact a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare professional<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medical advice<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High potassium<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High potassium needs to be treated, so contact a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare provider<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if any symptoms of high potassium are experienced such as weakness, nausea, or tingling sensations. High potassium is a medical emergency if a person experiences fluttering, palpitations, heart rate irregularities, inability to move, or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chest pain<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney problems<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney impairment and kidney damage are among the most serious problems caused by <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Contact a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">healthcare professional<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> immediately at any sign that the kidneys aren\u2019t working as they should:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An unexplained fall-off in urine volume or frequency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling in the extremities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortness of breath<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=9949448f-c3b9-44ee-94ed-c1aca8c90f39\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cozaar<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescribing information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/55001\/losartan\/Adult-Dosing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Epocrates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16424784\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and prevention of atrial fibrillation recurrence in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypertensive<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> patients<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/Losartan-Potassium-losartan-potassium-24322\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan potassium<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Prescriber\u2019s Digital Reference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=d5571a70-fe83-4277-ac42-ffaff2e051b2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Losartan potassium<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> prescribing information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11370797\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sexual dysfunction in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hypertensive<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> patients treated with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">losartan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Journal of Medical Science<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Common losartan side effects | Serious side effects | Weight changes | Heart palpitations | Sexual dysfunction | Side effects timeline | Contraindications | Warnings | Interactions | How to avoid side effects | How to treat side effects Losartan is a generic prescription blood pressure drug prescribed to people with high blood pressure and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":52723,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4589],"tags":[9650,790,12752],"coauthors":[8861],"class_list":["post-52645","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-drug-info","tag-blood-thinners","tag-chronic-disease","tag-medication-side-effects","wpautop"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Losartan side effects and how to avoid them<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Weight changes, heart palpitations, and sexual dysfunction are common losartan side effects. 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