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Possible side effects of Losartan

Consumer Information (MedFacts)

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Diarrhea; dizziness; tiredness; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; dark urine; decreased amount of urine; hoarseness; irregular heartbeat; muscle pain or tenderness; stomach pain; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Advanced Consumer Information (Micromedex)

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

  • feeling light-headed, fainting;

  • swelling, rapid weight gain;

  • fast or slow heartbeats;

  • urinating more or less than usual, or not at all;

  • jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

  • dry mouth, increased thirst, drowsiness, restless feeling, confusion, nausea, vomiting, increased urination, muscle pain or weakness, fast heart rate, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).

Continue using the medication and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:

  • stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea;

  • back pain, leg pain;

  • muscle pain or weakness;

  • headache, dizziness;

  • sleep problems (insomnia);

  • runny or stuffy nose, sore throat; or

  • dry cough.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Consumer Information (Cerner Multum)

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare

Hoarseness; swelling of face, mouth, hands, or feet; trouble in swallowing or breathing (sudden)

Incidence not known

Abdominal pain ; black, tarry stools ; bleeding gums; blood in urine or stools; coma ; confusion ; convulsions ; decreased urine output ; difficult breathing ; fast or irregular heartbeat ; headache ; increased thirst ; irregular heartbeat ; large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin; muscle pain or cramps ; nausea or vomiting nervousness numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips ; painful knees and ankles; pinpoint red spots on skin; shortness of breath ; swelling of face, ankles, or hands ; unusual bleeding or bruising; unusual tiredness or weakness; upper right abdominal pain; weakness or heaviness of legs; yellow eyes and skin

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

Less common

Cough, fever or sore throat; dizziness

Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Headache

Less common

Back pain; diarrhea; fatigue; nasal congestion

Rare

Cough, dry; leg pain; muscle cramps or pain; sinus problems; trouble in sleeping

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.


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