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Can Extreme daytime fatigue be a Side effect of Hypertension Medicine

Posted by Gene Ames, Jr. @gamesjr, Nov 12, 2018

can extreme daytime fatique and sllepiness and lack of energy be a side effect of Losartan 100 mg taken in the AM for hypertension? MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS NORMAL WITH THE MED. I am an 85 year old active and healthy (except for the AFIB and Hypertension) male. Also have Asymptomatic AFIB and take Eliquis anticoagulant.

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peach414144 | @peach414144 | Nov 24, 2018

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Martin Jensen, Volunteer Mentor | @predictable | Nov 24, 2018

Hi, Gene (@gamesjr). Glad to see you back again after two months, but sorry to hear about your new-found fatigue. As to your question about Losartan, the answer is "Yes, it could." Here's a quote from https://www.drugs.com/losartan.html:

"In rare cases, losartan can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine." Notice in particular "especially if you have . . . unusual tiredness."

I had a similar experience with Losartan (Cozaar), even with a smaller dose than the maximum daily amount you are taking. So my nephrologist took me back over to Lisinopril (Prinivil), which has a similar benefit in relaxing my arteries to allow blood to flow more freely.

Is your blood pressure "normal" according to your doctor? At your age (and mine), a somewhat higher blood pressure might be good for keeping oxygen-rich blood flowing. Has your PCP (a cardiologist, I understand) referred you to a nephrologist who would have a clear idea of the benefits and limitations of Losartan and, especially, whether your kidneys are involved in your symptoms?

It's good to see that you're still dedicated to taking care of yourself and turning up detailed information that can make the difference.
Martin

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scardycat | @scardycat | Nov 27, 2018
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@predictable

Hi, Gene (@gamesjr). Glad to see you back again after two months, but sorry to hear about your new-found fatigue. As to your question about Losartan, the answer is "Yes, it could." Here's a quote from https://www.drugs.com/losartan.html:

"In rare cases, losartan can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have unexplained muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, unusual tiredness, and dark colored urine." Notice in particular "especially if you have . . . unusual tiredness."

I had a similar experience with Losartan (Cozaar), even with a smaller dose than the maximum daily amount you are taking. So my nephrologist took me back over to Lisinopril (Prinivil), which has a similar benefit in relaxing my arteries to allow blood to flow more freely.

Is your blood pressure "normal" according to your doctor? At your age (and mine), a somewhat higher blood pressure might be good for keeping oxygen-rich blood flowing. Has your PCP (a cardiologist, I understand) referred you to a nephrologist who would have a clear idea of the benefits and limitations of Losartan and, especially, whether your kidneys are involved in your symptoms?

It's good to see that you're still dedicated to taking care of yourself and turning up detailed information that can make the difference.
Martin

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That’s why it’s always good to get your labs done 😊I take Losartan no issues but recently put on low dose metropol which is making me sooooo tired

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lioness | @lioness | Nov 27, 2018

@scardycat Im on Losartan 100 mg and haven't had any side effects at all unless its necessary for you to be on Metropol ask Dr to put you on Losartan since it didn't effect you

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scardycat | @scardycat | Nov 27, 2018
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@lioness

@scardycat Im on Losartan 100 mg and haven't had any side effects at all unless its necessary for you to be on Metropol ask Dr to put you on Losartan since it didn't effect you

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Need the metropol for rhythm.

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lioness | @lioness | Nov 27, 2018
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@scardycat

Need the metropol for rhythm.

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@scardycat Have you told your Dr about your fatigue?Maybe he can adjust it If you,ve already talked with him then guess it is what it is.

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