Raised heart rate with Losartan

[Redwing30]

I take Tildiem 500mg for AF and Hypertension .My BP had been creeping up so 6 weeks ago GP added in Losartan 25mg.Since then I have been aware of my heartbeat more, similar to when I started Diltiazem. My main worry is my resting heart rate has increased from 60 to 70.Has anyone else experienced an increased heart rate on Losartan?Thanks in advance.

[BobD Volunteer]

Not personally but do remember that 70 is still near bottom end of normal. Many here would kill for that!

[Redwing30 in reply to BobD]

I know what you mean Bob but it's new to me and I am aware of the difference during the day as well.I am due for review in 2 weeks so will stick with it for now but my resting HR is a steady 60 normally.

[pip_pip]

Its in the leaflet about heart rate issues. I'm on Losarten and its horrible on my head but my heart rate is fine. It should settle over the 2-3 weeks it takes to optimise.

Phil

[Redwing30 in reply to pip_pip]

Thanks for replying, I saw was in the leaflet was really wanting to hear other people's experiences and how made them feel as I find it disconcerting being aware of my heartbeat again.

[pip_pip in reply to Redwing30]

It is. I'm aware of my heartbeat a lot of the time, well before Losarten, and it is disconcerting. Lets hope it settles for you. Give it a couple weeks.

Phil

[Ppiman]

I take 100mg each day, not for high BP but because I was told it is a good "cardio-protective". It doesn't seem to have caused any side effects at all but there are other antihypertensives you might try. Be sure to use your coming review to ask questions - write a list before you go.

Steve

[Redwing30]

Yes I have been on several over the last 40 years some unsuitable but thanks for trying to help.

[Rosie0202]

Hi, I have been taking Losartan for a few years now, even before I developed atrial fibrilation. My dose was increased a few years ago to 2 x 50mg per day to control BP. However as a sceptic, I decided to split the dose to 75 mg in the morning and 25mg in the afternoon to ensure I am not overloading. I did this after reading of interactions with my other medications. This works well for me and when I privately went to see an electrophysiologist (EP), he said that Losartan is an excellent medicine. All I have read seems to agree but as most people say, "everybody reacts differently"