Losartan and Ibersartan

[BobbyCollins]

Hi all

Just a bit of an update. I am now taking Irbesartan which amazingly I have found ok ref side effects and no readings quite good. However when taking Losartan last year I developed bad headaches which I had for months. I had an accident and cut my head so wasn't sure if that was causing headaches. Had 2 CT scans for brain then MRI for back and neck all fine. As soon as I stopped Losartan didn't have any further problems. This week the same type of headache/neck pain has returned so I am thinking is there a connection with sartans ? Anyone else had this problem please ?

[ChrissiG]

I had a problem with Losartan making me feel weak and dizzy with back and head pain. Turned out it had caused my sodium levels to fall too low. I had to come off them and then everything went back to normal. Have you had your sodium levels checked?

[BobbyCollins in reply to ChrissiG]

Thanks so much for your reply. I hadn't thought about sodium levels that's interesting will mention to GP next week.

[ChrissiG in reply to BobbyCollins]

Losartan (and I expect others if the same type) is known for affecting sodium levels so definitely worth checking.

I have to say I didn’t get on with any BP meds. But I’m bad with most drugs including painkillers unfortunately.

[Jaybird19]

had porblems wih all sorts of BP tablets but none recognised with losartan . so have stayed wih those except can cause problems if kidneys are not top notch. so should be screened regularly. Hope this helps . hav e you tried other bp tablets ?

hope you can find out more tha might help you . all the best

[BobbyCollins in reply to Jaybird19]

Thanks a lot for your response. I have had many BP meds and the GP has said she doesn't know what to do with me now and I will have to stay on Irbesartan. It's really trying feel like I have no where to turn with it all.

[Tiffan-future123]

hi

I have been on losartan 75mg for over 2 years. I had headaches before, due to high blood pressure but after taking losartan my headaches were gone. Everyone is different and will experience different side affects. Speak to your doctor please.