COZAAR Reviews (LOSARTAN POTASSIUM)Average Rating: 2.4 (410 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare COZAAR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR COZAAR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Hypertension | None | Lower my pressure better than beta blocker did | M | 64 | 2 years 50 1X day | 10/20/2020 | 5 | Hypertension | I previously took 10mg Amlodipine with 8mg perindopril. Did not lower blood pressure. Just gave me headaches and a cough. I started on Losartan 100mg with no side effects but little effect on lowering blood pressure. Then often 190/110. Doctor suggested adding 5mg amlodipine. No side effects and blood pressure now steady at 130s/80s. Losartan works successfully with amlodipine with no side effects | M | 71 | 100 days 100 | 4/6/2019 | 5 | High Blood Pressure | No side effects. | Has controlled my BP and I have more energy than before. Also seems to be calming. | M | 62 | 4 months 100 MG 1X day | 11/17/2014 | 5 | Blood Pressure | None | DR, switched me from Diovan to Losartan for cost reasons. An earlier rating mentioned this helped with ED. I found this to be true, too. Am taking Cialis 5mg. daily for BPH and ED. | M | 55 | 60 days 100mg 1X day | 6/12/2014 | 5 | hypertension | Great med highly recomend | M | 25 | 10 days 25mg | 11/12/2012 | 5 | HBP | None | Over the past 7 years I've taken Diovan (horrible side effects) and Atacand, both with HCTZ. I always believed Atacand to be wonderful, but it was removed from my RX plan. So far, Losartan is even better at managing my BP and presents no side effects. Apparently, I did have sides from Atacand, like tingling fingers, fatigue, vivid dreams, and various aches and pains. I'll be sure to complain if anything changes. | M | 56 | 3 days 50 1X day | 5/8/2012 | 5 | HIGH BLOODPRESSURE | After experiencing coughing after taking cozaar, a Dr.friend of mine suggested that I should take half pill in the morning and half in the eveninmg. It did the trick, I hardly cough anymore. I am 91 Years old, my bloodpressure has levelled to 140/75, before that it was 160 in the morning and 130 in the evening. Good luck Joe Eicher Cape Town | M | 91 | 15 years 50 MG 1X day | 4/16/2012 | 5 | HBP | None | before Cozaar blood pressure 170/95, after 1 week down to 120/80, now 115/70 with the same dose, daily exercise, and trying to watch what I eat, no salt | M | 47 | 8 months 50 1X day | 8/15/2010 | 5 | HBP | None really. | I changed to the generic drug 2 weeks ago and either because of it (or it is a coincidence) I started feeling dizzy, mostly when I lay down in bed or even when I turn while in bed. Not when I get up. It lasts a few seconds. I plan to talk to my doctor about it. I was on Altace for the previous 6-7 yrs, but it gave me a dry cough, so we tried Cozaar and it seemed to work. I take Cozaar late in the evening and my BP (along with my diuretic pill in the morning) stays around 120/70 or a little bit less (115/62!!). | M | 65 | 2 years 25mg 1X day | 8/10/2010 | 5 | HBP | I have had a somewhat dry/tickly throat for about a year and a half, it`s like its never quite clear. I have been to my Dr. twice for this and was presribed claritin, then singulair. Neither worked! I was told by my Dr. that this could not be a side effect of cozaar but now I wonder. He would have to send me to ear/eye/nose/throat if I needed more help. Why would he not know that it IS possible? | Works great for my HBP and I can live with the throat irritation but gonna cut my dose in half to 25mg a day and see what happens. Otherwise like the drug... | M | 52 | 4 years 50mg 1X day | 7/9/2010 | 5 | High blood pressure | The side effects have been positive. The cozaar seems to elevate my mood, and I have a much smaller appetite. I have lost three pounds in a week. | F | 50 | 2 weeks | 11/28/2009 | 5 | Upper reading was always above 160 | headache, throbbing sensation in top of my head. | I have been taking cozaar only 5 days now at a strength of 50 mg. od. This to be increased to 100 mg after two continuous weeks on medication. | M | 60 | 5 days | 12/28/2008 | 5 | Hypertension | Works wonderfully for me. Was looking for something with no/low sexual side effects- my brother recommended Cozaar as he takes it with no negative side effects. Had taken several meds before this with icky side effects- Lisinopril- cough, Beta blockers- zonked, tired, out of it... etc. This has been great for me. Only question I have is does it effect memory- but my (mild) issues may be unrelated to this med, who knows! | F | 52 | 2 years | 11/30/2008 | 5 | high blood pressure | none | I have been taking this med for a few years. No side effects. It has helped me to lower my BP. I take 25 mg every morning and evening (50 mg total)> | M | 67 | 5 years | 11/5/2008 | 5 | high blood pressure | none | It works perfect . I suspect some comments were not from real patients !they want you to buy other.... | 50 | 12 years | 10/20/2008 | 5 | High Blood Pressure | Slight dizziness and cough that went away. Substantially increased libido and have not needed ED medication since. | M | 55 | 2 years | 10/17/2008 | 5 | high blood pressure | none - it worked great. | I'd been on cozaar for over 5 years to control my wild bp (too high sometimes and too low others; averaged out too high), and it worked great - controled the bp as well as I can ever expect, and no side effects. A recent change in job brought a change in health insurance and of course the new insurer won't cover cozaar, so Dr. is trying others (currently diovan, which has caused insomnia and 5 lb weight gain in 2 weeks). I'm debating just paying for the cozaar out of pocket, despite the high cost. But I'll call the Dr. today and will probably try another drug (atacand?) before giving up and paying it out of pocket. If he'll try hard enough, my Dr. should be able to convince the health insurance company to cover cozaar for me, but I'm not holding my breath - I've been dealing with the medical industry for a rare and little understood condition for over 20 years, and know they don't like to listen to patients. | F | 50 | 5 years | 9/22/2008 | 5 | hp | none but if all the people have so many problems thats what there doctors gets paid for. talk to him or her.it took me a long time to find a drug that works. been taking it 4 years | M | 58 | | 9/7/2008 | 5 | Hypertension/autoimmune disease | occasional headaches | I take this because of an underlying kidney condition. Not only has it kept my renal function stable, but it has also gotten me down to a healthy 110/70. A good alternative to a diuretic. | F | 17 | 5 years | 5/10/2008 | 5 | elevated BP | I have experienced no side effects. Works great for me. | F | 54 | 2 years | 4/14/2008 |
COZAAR (LOSARTAN POTASSIUM): Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Losartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. FDA Approval Date: 1998-10-13 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)