What is Losartan?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Losartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist, used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It works by blocking the action of certain chemicals that tighten the blood vessels so blood flows more smoothly.
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How do members experience Losartan?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 441 | 141 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 237 | 109 | |
| Support heart health | 27 | 12 | |
| Protein in urine (proteinuria) | 11 | 8 | |
| Chronic kidney disease | 10 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 10 | |
| Cough | 3 | |
| Dizziness with hypotension upon standing | 3 | |
| Diarrhea | 2 | |
| Lightheadedness | 2 | |
| Blackouts | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 9 | |
| Moderate | 16 | |
| Mild | 30 | |
| None | 190 |
Member evaluations
rainydaygirl
evaluated on Sep 03, 2015
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
samantha12
evaluated on Jun 23, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
vinton boy
evaluated on May 21, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
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