User Reviews for losartan-hydrochlorothiazide oral

After trying for three years to find a BP medicine that worked, my doctor put me on Losartan/Hctz 100/25 and then added Hydralazine 25. It seemed to do the trick. Now on this for four years and can barely walk. My feet have been checked for nerve damage, but there is none. I am blaming this condition on the Losartan and hope that I can find another BP drug that will keep my pressure within reason. Other side effects have been mucous in the nose, tiredness, lack of energy, itching and hives, runny eyes, muscle cramps and I could go on for another page. Read More Read Less

I'm taking 50mg of the losartan/hcg along with amlodipine 5mg. Before this my blood pressure would be from 140/98 - 170/100. These have brought it down to an average of 125/86. No side effects as far as I can teell.

causes diziness about 30mins after taking the drug

since taking this medication, my legs, ankles, feet, and thighs have swolen so big I can hardly walk. Awful!!!!

I am not sure if it is safe to eat Grapefruit before taking this medicine ? Any suggestions ?

This medication seems to give me stomach ache and affects mt blood sugar levels

Started this medication 50 12.5 2 weeks ago due to severe headaches due to high blood pressure. The headaches are gone. Hooray! The drug does not seem to make me lethargic, however I am beginning to experience low back pain. Will discuss with MD next week.

Have only been on Losartan for a month. It did a great job lowering the blood pressure, but I started having muscle cramps, back and leg pain, nausea and IBS. And an overall lethargic feeling. Overall not a good experience.

I have been taken this drug for 5 days .The side effect are terrible .Palpitation, pain in the chest (left side), muscles spasm Dry mouth loss of appetite .Should I tell my Doctor? He might think that I don't trust him.

I have severe post nasal drip and excessive mucous in my nose and throat. I believe Losartin HCTZ is the cause.

No coughing like my first try with BP meds. I am experiencing insomnia and wondered if this could be a side effect.

BP is down to 121/77- pulse 64

I was prescribed Losartan HCTZ50-12.5mg per day when I had my yearly physical in September, 2013. I will say this: it lowered my BP from about 140/80 down to 106/60, but it was at the expense of having weakness in my legs, dry mouth, and the most important thing, I believe it caused me to have trigeminal neuralgia. Losartan opens up the blood vessels/veins to help reduce the blood pressure, but I think the dilation of the blood vessels in my brain caused it to rub the trigeminal nerve and triggered a painful attack. I have been weaning myself off this stuff, taking gabapentin(300mg X 3 a day). I want to get this drug out of my system as soon as possible! It's not for me. I will talk to the Dr. about something else at my next visit. Good luck!Read More Read Less

Blood pressure not better on this drug. Also have hives, swolen lips and puffiness around eyes.

did not take losartan for 8 days on vacation,result is swollen ankles,cold night sweats, extreme fatigue.seeing doctor in. 2 days.

I find that the drug works for me

Feeling more energy and clear headed since switching from atenenols combo which I was on for a few years. Previously tried lisinopril and amolidipine. Heart rate improved from 54 to 64 which is probably why I was so incredibly tired all the time.

I was on this for only 2 weeks. I am an avid runner, but on this medicine, I was barely able to walk without pain/cramps/spasms in my legs, and muscle cramps at night. Also a constant nasal drip. Not recommended for an active person.