I have diabetes and take 25 mg am and 25 mg at bedtime as prescribed by physcian. It seems to keep the BP pretty well under control.
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Before cozaar my BP was 190/150. After a month of cozaar my BP was just measured at the doctors office as 190/150. My body defeated cozaar! You people making all these comments about your lowered BP should be embarrassed. I am proud I defeated cozaar and ashamed you didn't!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/16/2014
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I am told by my doctor that I am in Stage three kidney failure.No one I know including myself could believe this.I am waiting for the report on my lab results to find out if this is true.I have been off Losartan one week now & need to wait another week.
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Sasha | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/2/2014
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I have noticed a considerable amount of hair loss. Found out from three other females, that they experienced the same side effect. Has anyone else esp. Females? Has been somewhat effective for treatment of HBP otherwise
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Marlen | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/25/2014
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My resting bp was somewhere in the range of 140/90-150/110 before I went on cozaar/losartan. While it did regulate my bp a bit (now in the 130s/85s), I ket getting dizziness/faint spells. Very scary, especially while commuting to and from work. Will be going to my doctors to change prescriptions tomorrow.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/7/2014
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Because Benicar is so expensive I asked to try a similar drug. My dr. recommended this generic brand (Losartan Potassium). I have been on it for 3+ weeks and my blood pressure has increased over this time period between 140-150. On Benicar I was normally 124 over 65. I also experienced headaches. I am going back to Benicar thru the Canada Pharmacy. It costs $89 for a 90 day supply.
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none | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/5/2014
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effective used with similar drugs
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john murphy | 45-54 | Male | Patient
1/28/2014
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does make me dizzy
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/20/2014
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Cozaar works. The generic form, losartan, does not.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/15/2014
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This drug made me feel real weak and actually made my blood pressure go higher
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mimitx | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/13/2013
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My doctor prescribed 100 mg white pill cut in half and taken twice a day. A few days after I started taking it, I noticed food no longer tasted good and I had a metal taste in my mouth. At times, it seemed like I could smell metal that my husband couldn't. My husband said my breath smelled like metal. I also had swelling in my neck and feet. I stopped taking the medication a week ago. There's no more metal taste or smell. Food tastes good again and the swelling is gone. It didn't make a difference in my BP.Read More Read Less
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squirrel | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/30/2013
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I have noticed my BP is lower but am having shortness of breath when I re started taking Cozaar but am not sure if it is this medicine or another one or the combination causing the problem
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/24/2013
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/20/2013
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hip pain in the joint
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/18/2013
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mastenj1964 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/16/2013
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lucy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/15/2013
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it has worked till now. My systolic pressure is elevated for 3 days to 188. Can I take more of the medication cozaar?
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/23/2013
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switched from benicar to save money, works better
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diane | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/4/2013
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Norma | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/30/2013
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Blood Pressure has been lowered considerably but I have a stuffy nose & ears without mucus. Main problem are the ears and feeling of blocked eustascion tube on one side only. Always suffered with ear problems.
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Hikehawk | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/24/2013
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so far so good...been using cozar couple of years now...never seen any side effects...100 mg.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/14/2013
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I believe that I am getting some interactions. My side effects are monkey mind, edema, joint pain. Also, taking Norvasc, lisinipril, diuretic.
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