Losartan

What is Losartan?

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

Side effects as an overall problem
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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Managing Hypertension in Chronic Kidney Disease
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