Losarten

I started taking HRT about 6 months ago at 59 because of the horrible body and joint aches. I take progesterone at night and have the lowest dose of estridiol patch. A few weeks ago, I was at my worst with the pain, even my feet!
I asked my GYN to increase my patch. Omg! The pain is nearly gone with just 2 patches BUT my blood pressure has spiked into the high zone. The higher the BP the lower the pulse rate.
My mind is fuzzy. I can’t concentrate. I already take the lowest dose of Losarten for BP and when I increased it by a 1/2 pill, that’s when my BP dropped to below normal and my pulse was like a panic attack. Has anyone had this experience ? Could it be the patch ? Or something else ?

I am 38F, 5'10", 350lbs. Currently on losarten hct 50-12.5mg, metformin ER 500mg, and TRI- sprintec
I have these areas on my legs that are starting to concern me. I mentioned them to my doctor months ago, and she prescribed triamcinalone cream, but it did nothing. The area on my left outer ankle has been there for probably 2 to 3 years. It started out as a small spot that had gradually gotten bigger. It doesn't really hurt, but does cause some discomfort. Sometimes it kind of burns or tingles, and kind of makes my ankle ache. I don't really know how to explain. The other area on my right lower ankle are more like knots. They started off kind of red...now have become more purple/brown. They don't hurt...just don't go away. One of them had a blister on it a few months ago. I have tried searching what could be causing but I'm not really finding anything with my searches. I am overweight and pretty much have been my whole life. I have high blood pressure. I used to get these spots that would cover my legs, that almost looked like bleeding under my skin, they would itch terribly when they were coming up...usually when I was standing for long periods of time. It's been a few years since I've had one of those episodes though. Would only happen for awhile, then go away for years. Never got a diagnosis. My doctor related to an allergy🙄.

I need to get my blood pressure down because I am losing kidney function (EGFR around 40). My doctor prescribed me clonidine patches because, according to the literature, it virtually eliminates side effects. I'd like to hear about other people's experiences with clonidine patches.
I'm sure some of you are wondering why I don't use normal blood pressure control medications. Simple, side effects are too severe.
Losarten, lisinopril, metoprolol, and loop diuretics all cause serious problems with cognition, sense of direction, and knowing where I am in relation to other things, such as my car in a parking lot or destinations in nearby towns. Most of these drugs also take away my ability to get a lungful. I feel like I'm struggling to breathe doubly so when I try to exercise (simple walking).
Here is a funny story about metoprolol; it's so fogged my judgment and my ability to breathe that I went for a hike in the Negev desert at noontime, in June, two months after a heart attack and almost drowned while crossing some deep puddles in a narrow canyon. My kidney Dr. uses that story is an example to her student doctors of how side effects can have negative consequences. She says the story is chilling; for me, it is sad.
I am at roughly the six-month mark taking diltiazem. (180 mg at bedtime) . I take it at bedtime because it seems to minimize the side effects (aggravating ADHD with memory, focus, and initiating tasks) as compared to taking it in the morning. At the same time, it gives me horrible nightmares at times. Taking it at bedtime lets me sleep through most of those side effects, but I can't sleep longer than six hours and always fall asleep at 2 p.m. and 8 PM. The one good thing about diltiazem is that it makes breathing easier, and I don't get a burning sensation in my chest when I exercise. But still, I have a hard time being aware of time (like now when I should be working) and remembering where my car is in the parking lot, and sometimes the nightmares haunt me for hours.
advice, and stories, are all welcome as I work at getting my BP down

Hi!
28F here. I live an active lifestyle, I run half marathons biannually (at a fairly decent pace). I am about 15 lbs or so overweight due to my binge eating habits but I’m 5’11 so doctors never really mentioned it as a possibility. but I’ve never had an issue with my blood pressure until about 4 months ago. Testing is relatively normal and imaging of my thyroid and kidneys look fine.
At its highest my BP was 186/119. My doctor started me on Losarten and a Diuretic. Immediately I began having issues breathing. It felt like my throat was constricting my airways but it was nothing crazy. Eventually my doctor took me off and started me on a Beta Blocker. I went the weekend not taking anything but my diuretic and it’s the most relief I’ve felt in months. Today I started taking my Beta Blocker and IMMEDIATELY couldn’t breathe which just got worse and worse until I took Claritin and it went away.
Why the hell is this happening?

So I am on lisinopril now due to a bad experience with losartin 25mg . When I was taking losartin , I felt like I couldn’t drive , I felt the symptoms of low pressure and almost dropped dead at work . But when I’m on lisinorpril , only experience dry cough but I feel great otherwise . Just curious how do you guys feel about the two meds and what are your experiences . My mom is currently on losartin , I feel like not only is her blood pressure still high but also feel like it’s making her weak.

I have had this for over a week. It started as on small bump/ bite and has grown. Numerous bumps covering about 1.5 inches surrounded by bruise like coloring. Not as itchy as it was earlier, but scratchibg does feel good. Like I said, it seemes to be getting bigger. I have severe spinal stenosis and will be gettig spinal fusion surgey on 3/13.
61 year old Male
Pain and leg weakness due to stenosis
250 lbs
On meds for high blood pressure and cholesterol
Losarten. 50 mg/ day
Rosuvastatin 10 mg/day
Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg/ day
Buspar 10 mg x2 daily
Wellbutrin 300 mg/day
Lexapro 40 mg day
Trazodone 100 mg/ day
No known allergies

So about two and half months ago, I was with my mom eating at Chick-fil-A, when after I noticed my throat was a little scratchy. I didn't eat anything spicy or acidic. The next few days I felt the same, and I started noticing a real overdrive in post nasal drip, I hate that, I feel like I swallow mucus all the time, which in turn churns my stomach.
After a week, I got a full on cough. I thought I was getting the flu or a cold, but only symptom was the itchy/scratchy throat and a cough. I make an appointment to see my doctor, a few days before seeing the doctor I have a real bad episode of gagging cough at night, I couldn't sleep and cough meds didn't work. I still had some hydrocodone from my gallbladder surgery, and I remember searching for side affects of the drug and finding out it's an antitussive. I take one and boom I can sleep fine.
I see the a npr, because my doctor wasn't there that day, and she gives me a strep throat test, no strep. She sees that it's irritated and my throat is swollen. She gives me a zpac, and tells me to stop taking Lisinopril because that could be causing my cough. I told her I hadn't taken Lisinopril in over a year, but she switched me to losarten.
After two weeks, I and still coughing and the zpac slightly worked. I have a televisit with my doctor and he prescribed a stronger antibiotic, asking with a few months of PPI therapy too help with reflux.
I saw my doctor for a follow up last week and he said my throat looked better, I'm not coughing hardly, but damn is this itchy scratchy throat persistent. Anyone else get this with their gerd?

I’m a 32 yo female, 5’3, 168 lbs Previously diagnosed with ulcerative colitis over a decade ago but haven’t treated with anything other than alternating Pepcid or Prilosec in about 5 years. I also take Metformin for PCOS and Losarten Hctz for blood pressure. I have a GI appointment scheduled next month. I’m going to include a list of symptoms but I’m wondering if A) there’s anything else I would need to include in my notes when I go and B) if any of this would be a reason to be seen by an ER or urgent care sooner when the symptoms are really bad. Some nights I feel like something is horribly wrong but it passes eventually.
Symptoms include:
-Trouble swallowing, almost choking regularly. Food or drinks, it’s like it gets stuck and I get “strangled” feeling. I’ve had this problem to some degree for about 2 years but it’s worsening and now several times a day since I had neck surgery in July. -Pain in upper abdomen. The very center right between my ribs, nearly constantly. -Throat feels tight, not necessarily sore but like it’s constricted? I don’t really know how to explain it. -I have nearly constant gassy chest pains. It ranges from mildly uncomfortable to excruciating. It goes up into my shoulders sometimes. Gas X offers some relief but doesn’t make it go away. -I feel full constantly. Even when I’m hungry. When I eat even just a few bites it feels like I’ve stuffed myself. -Occasionally I have an upper right abdominal pain. I’ve noticed it’s worse after greasy foods. -I have pain in the center of my abdomen radiating to the lower left side a few times a week. I haven’t been able to figure out anything in my diet that makes this worse or better. -I’m always either constipated or have diarrhea. Never regular. -I’m nauseas almost daily it leads to vomiting about 1/3 of the time. Even when I’m not nauseas I’ll sometimes vomit though. Maybe like a reflux thing? I just get sick. For example I could cough or bend over and it just comes up.
Sometimes the symptoms are so bad I feel like I need to go straight to the ER. I don’t want to waste resources though. Plus, I have three kids so I’d hate to go it it be something silly.
Edit to apologize for formatting, I’m on my phone. Also to say thank you in advance for any help or advice. Second edit because I feel like my diet is relevant information. I drink a cup or two of coffee a day, made at home with sugar free creamer, then switch to water. I hardly ever drink anything else. I don’t drink alcohol almost every, maybe once or twice a year. I don’t smoke or do drugs. I cook all meals at home. Maybe once a month I’ll get fast food or eat out. I cook relatively healthy but we do have nights, at most 3-4 times a month, where I’ll just throw in chicken strips and fries or a frozen pizza for the kids and call it a night.

So I’ve had hypertension since I was in my mid 20s. I work in healthcare - and I worked high stress job (transplant icu) at nights. Had terrible sleep schedule, ate like shot, and stress from work I’m assuming all contributed. Blood pressure has always been 130s/60s-70s. I’ve rotated lisinopril, losaraten, hyzaar for the last 12 years. Always been 130/70 ish when I check it and never really got concerned. Well a month ago I had some basic labs done and my creatinine was 1.4 (usually 1.0-1.1). Granted I had been lifting hard, eating a lot of protein, and was just getting over a couple of infections (as well as a lot of stress between death in family). This scared me a little to start taking it more serious- so I’ve cut out processed foods as much as I can, keeping sodium under 2000 mg, no more sodas or caffeine, and running 10-20 miles a week.
I’m completely determined to make whatever changes needed. I plan on cycling daily as I have a peloton. Continuing to eat better. Drinking superbeets powder daily. No more caffeine. Cutting out candy. Unfortunately I work in a high stress job (healthcare) and it’s hard to limit that- but I do get stressed at home pretty easily especially when thinking about health.
I’m 6’2 197 pounds (was recently 210). Working to get to 185. I’m on losarten 50mg hctz 12.5 once a day. Again, pressures are usually 135-65-70 when I check them. Systolic sometimes down to 125 and sometimes up to 145 in evenings. Should I look to add a beta blocker? Possibly a strong anxiety med as needed for evenings. I have an appointment in 2 days to try and get things situated better.

I’ve been on the losarten for probably about three years now and I’ve had pretty consistent anxiety that’s gone up and down and curious if anybody here has had any side effects of massive anxiety or any OCD like behavior I’m taking 100 mg a day

I’ve been on the losarten for probably about three years now and I’ve had pretty consistent anxiety that’s gone up and down and curious if anybody here has had any side effects of massive anxiety or any OCD like behavior I’m taking 100 mg a day

I’ve been on the losarten for probably about three years now and I’ve had pretty consistent anxiety that’s gone up and down and curious if anybody here has had any side effects of massive anxiety or any OCD like behavior I’m taking 100 mg a day

I used to LOVE grapefruit back in the day. But I'm in my late-50's now and it's been a good 20+ years since I've had one because of the medications many find themselves on as they age. I've never been told specifically that my meds contraindicate it, just the patent line they give to everyone as CYA. I take Nifedipine and Losarten for htn, a statin for cholesterol, and Tamulosin and Finasteride for prostate. I'd be glad to have high blood pressure, cholesterol, and trouble peeing for a day to have one just once now.

54M. Take Seroquel and Depokote for Bipolar. Losarten for blood pressure. 100mg Testosterone injection once a week. Don’t drink or smoke. Been like this for 6 months.
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Amlidopine - 5mg
Ezitimibe - 10mg
Losarten - 25mg
Metoprolol - 70mg
Glyclazide - 80mg
Aspirin - 100mg
Metformin - 2000mg
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So my dad has been prescribed all these. As one pill had a knock on effect on some other metric, another was prescribed and so on. I feel he's been ovemisprescribed over the years and now he's a walking pill box. He's 63, 80ish kg and 6'2" and had an angiogram and everything is clear.
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The meds are having side effects like upset stomach, muscle cramps etc. I've dug into the mechanisms of action for each in an effort to figure out how they work, their half lives and where they're metabolised to try figure out what the best way to get him off them by tapering.
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How would you roll something like this back as I don't think he can just stop cold turkey and I'm also unsure which order they should be rolled back in for maximum comfort.
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Local doctors toe the if it aint broke don't fix it line and try prescribe more shit to alleviate symptoms which is why I'm here. Want minimal pills and for the rest to be sorted through diet and exercise but because he's been on this stuff for like 20 years it'd be good to know your thoughts.

I’m frustrated. My NP that I loved moved away. She had me in NP Thyroid 60mg/day and progesterone cream at night. I felt good. But things started to shift so she recommended to go off the progesterone for a few months. I had horrible night sweats, ultimately stopped my period for several months. During this time NP Thyroid had multiple recalls which spooked me into wanting to get on a better regulated thyroid med. (levo). But things are not good. My blood pressure increased and I had to go on Losarten. Only 25mg right now. I also started the levo but my last test showed I was still TSH 5.3 so she bumped it another 25mg. I’m waiting on the next set of bloodwork to check levels again. I feel like a slug. Fat, depressed, got a terrible period after not having one for many months. My bowels are a mess. Indigestion, poop too much, can’t 💩. WTH happened? Can anyone speak to what I am going through and how you found relief? Also, can you really actually optimize your thyroid? If you can, how do I get proper care? I don’t think this other NP in the office knows what she is doing. I’m going to see a gyn in two weeks but I don’t even know where to start to ask for help. I’m miserable. Is this all thyroid related? Even the poop issues? Also, what does a healthy thyroid range even look like considering free T4 and free T3 with TSH? Thanks.

My mom had this dark line appear under her fingernail and wondering if this is anything to worry about and if she should get it biopsied. She's in a higher covid risk group so she's been avoiding going out but I wanted to make sure it's not urgent.
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Age 74 Sex L Height 5'5 Weight 160 Race Asian Duration of complaint 4 months Location (Geographic and on body) Any existing relevant medical issues (if any) Current medications (if any) losarten Include a photo if relevant (skin condition for example)

44 y/o WF 5’3” 130-ish
Is this something acute or can I wait to see a doctor?

1. Primary complaint, current symptoms duration and relevant history:

H/O right upper extremity DVT(and 2 smaller clots all found in ultrasound) due to sepsis from infected PICC line in 2013. Not taking anticoagulants currently.
Affected arm is currently 1” larger in circumference that other arm.
For the past 1-2 months I’ve had ⬆️ swelling, pain, feeling of constrictive tightness, redness in area DVT was (see attached link), visible veins (that look sorta bulgey like varicose?), tingling and numbness 24/7 (I have mild peripheral neuropathy but this feels different, like when a BP cuff is inflated)

1. Medical Conditions:

Primary dx: shitshow
*EDS-Classical (dx 2006)
*s/p Guillain Barre Syndrome, Miller Fisher type (2010) —things that are probably secondary to residential nerve damage from GBS(?)— *dysutonomia *gastroparesis/malabsorption, the PICC line that got infected was for TPN due to GP— currently anemic and low vit D (Osteomalacia dx 2019 from my ortho) taking ferric sulfate and weekly 50000iu Vit D, *orthostatic hypotension, POTS (tilt table test dx 2012) Not as symptomatic currently not having episodes syncope *peripheral neuropathy that is mild
*depression/anxiety/ADHD: currently taking Wellbutrin 300mg, trazadone 150mg for sleep, Adderall 10mg bid for ADHD
*thoracic radiculopathy due to t-spine DDD with compression fractures (see osteomalacia dx above) My Ortho: “you basically have rickets” Me: “aargh matey!” MO: “Nope. That’s scurvy.” Currently taking daily naproxen for pain and PRN muscle relaxer (2-3 monthly)
*preliminary dx of hypothyroidism (is this autoimmune?) from lab results. I have NOT seen nor do I currently have an Endocrinologist due to the current apocalypse.

1. Current Meds: The ones I listed above are the main ones
   Also— senna tablets or mag citrate drink and rarely miralax all PRN
   

    OTC vitamins and supplements like Glucosamine chondroitin, B-12, C Etc... not consistent with most Nausea meds: odt scheduled zofran Q8H, promethazine 25 or 50 mg oral or suppository. Also dicyclomine 10 mg PRN for cramps/spasms Gas-X daily Probably more I don’t remember that are PRN that I never take Did take losarten and beta blockers for occasional HBP but I don’t now 

2. Drink/smoke/recreational drugs Occasionally/I have a Juul hidden in my sock drawer that I use when I have that occasional drink because I’m a douche/ No
   
3. Damn, this is long, sorry. When I type this all out it’s kind of overwhelming. I’m not a “chronic illness is my personality, I will speak of nothing else” types. It’s honestly embarrassing to talk about it. Makes me feel self conscious eek. Not a hypochondriac, I promise.
   
4. I tried to get it in these pics hopefully you can see what I’m talking about. Shout out to everybody that read this far lol.
   https://imgur.com/a/zQmv10v
   

HEY, THANKS Y’ALL! Let me know if you think I should physically go to a MD.

I have had IC most of my life, however, I have been dealing with the worst flare ever. This flair has lasted more than 6 months and I have been doing everything to relieve the pain, AZO, Aleve, change in diet etc. I just found out that AZO causes kidney problems, and I was done! I went cold turkey on all medications, including my many vitamins and supplements (except Zoloft for depression and Losarten for high blood pressure). And within 2 days, NO PAIN! It has now been 2 weeks, and except for the occasional twinge, I am PAIN FREE. Even sex didn’t cause spasms. I’m not suggesting that everyone goes off meds, I’m just telling you what worked for me. Good luck.

TL;DR: antidepressants make me nervous. I’m worried my other meds may prohibit me from taking something that will actually help me and I’ll be left with an ultimatum of either living with crippling depression, or being chronic pain. (27F)
After much discussion with my therapist, I have scheduled an appointment with my primary care physician to acquire some sort of antidepressant.
I like to stay fairly educated about what I’m putting in my body. I’m severely sensitive to medication, and I’m already taking more medication than I would like...
I have severe migraines... not like a few times a month migraines, I actually suffer from hemiplegic migraines... which is a pain in the ass because it’s one of the most rare types of migraines and can often be very difficult to treat.
Aside from a variety of triptans (not take together), I also take Venlafaxine ER, so Effexor XR. Something for severe hypertension (Losarten), high doses of naproxen, and a whole slew of vitamins to encourage brain and organ health. And I get lottttsss of Botox shots. The cocktail of vitamins, super expensive meds, and injections actually seem to be helping and I’m feeling like a ‘normal’ pain - free 27 year old, physically anyway.
I have been dealing with diagnosed depression and anxiety for about 2 years now. My neurologist originally prescribed the venlafaxine to aid with the severity of my migraines, but was also hopeful that it would assist with my depression. It did for awhile, but we’ve had to up the dosage twice... and my depression is just getting worse.
I’m in the worst depressive episode of my life. Thus, I’ll be speaking a Doctor this weekend to try and figure out what antidepressants are going to be best for me.
I’ve read a lot of articles about the drugs themselves, how they work, what the pros and cons are, etc. but, I’m curious if anyone is willing to share their personal experiences with their medication. Trials, tribulations, positive responses, and so on.
I don’t like the venlafaxine. It’s great once it’s in my system, but the build up is terrible... and if I forget to take my pill, I’m wrecked for like 3 days. It’s almost like I go into immediate withdrawal, and I get dizzy, nauseous, confused, paranoid, I sweat profusely... I’m really not sure if I’m willing to up the dosage again, or if it’s even worth it. The last 2 times I’ve had to up the dosage, I actually had to take brief leave from work because it effects me so violently. But I’m also concerned that if I move to a different SNRI that I may replace on the progress I’ve made with my migraines.
I’m fairly unclear on the cons of mixing SNRIs and other antidepressant medication... but from what I’m understanding is it’s not a great idea. I’m also concerned that the other medication I take for my migraines may prohibit me from changing antidepressants... or that I may have to stop taking something in order to take something else, and again... relapse...
If I’m honest, I’m really scared about taking another antidepressant... and I kind of just need to know that allllll the side effects and cons are worth more medication.

33
Female
5'3
210
White
Almost a year
Existing medical: high blood pressure, depression, anxiety, fibromyalgia, possible Celiac's
Current meds: losarten potassium, celexa, melatonin, rantadine, vitamin D
Here goes, I went to my doctor almost a year ago and told her that I was feeling incredibly tired, to the point where I was napping pretty much every day and would fall asleep anytime I sat still for a few minutes. She ran a blood test and told me my vitamin D is low. I started taking vitamin D and nothing changed. Told the doctor and she ran more blood and told me that nothing else was wrong and that I'm healthy.
Fast forward almost a year later and I'm still super tired, still napping almost daily, and still falling asleep most anytime I sit still. I go to bed early and get plenty of sleep at night and feel well rested when I wake up in the morning for about an hour. I have been tested for sleep apnea and they said I don't have that and I have had my thyroid tested and they say it's fine.
I know that there is something wrong because on top of being tired all the time I just don't feel right, if that makes any sense, but I have no idea where to go from here when the doctor keeps telling me I'm fine.

Age: 26 Sex: M Weight: 152 Height: 5'5" Race: Caucasian Medications: Losarten 25mg x2 BP: typical is mid 130's / less than 80. Sometimes it'll be low 140's Smoke/Drink: No, 1-3 drinks a week
Couple months ago I got diagnosed with a Bicuspid Aortic Valve. After going through all the information with the Doc I was ok with my diagnosis...eventual potential replacement of the valve. We schedule a MRI with contrast to verify my aorta itself was not pinched or compromised in any way... those results just came in.
My descending aorta was 19 (can't remember if it's millimeters or centimeters...) and he was that was well within the acceptable range; however, my ascending was approx. 34-36 in diameter. He stated this was on the high end of normal to the point we needed to have yearly MRI follow-ups and 6 month check-ins. He said once it gets to about 38 is when we need to seriously consider having a replacement surgery before an aneurysm happens since I've come to terms with if that were to happen... then its GG, game over for me.
My question is, is there anything I can do long-term to help myself out? Or is it once that dilation happens... there's no turning back? I was lifting heavy these past couple years (no steroids or anything, just protein) but he said no more of that, stick to swimming/biking/running/ and other cardio to help. My BP hasn't changed much, but only been on the Losarten for a week now.
Also, I haven't looked into the details of the surgery itself since i'll be honest it terrifies me, i was ok with the valve replacement, not an entire aorta. But I'm wondering if this surgery has progressed technology wise my odds of a successful surgery have increased