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Losartan side effects

Aggregated from 1 medical source. Not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional.

18 side effects

Side effectFrequencyNHS
DizzinesscommonFeeling dizzy
HeadachecommonHeadaches
NauseacommonFeeling sick (nausea)
VomitingcommonBeing sick (vomiting)
DiarrheacommonDiarrhoea
Joint or muscle paincommonPain in your joints or muscles
JaundicerareYellowing of the eyes or skin
Severe stomach painrareSevere stomach pain
AnemiararePale skin, tiredness, faintness, purple spots, bleeding, sore throat, and high temperature
FaintnessrarePale skin, tiredness, faintness, purple spots, bleeding, sore throat, and high temperature
BleedingrarePale skin, tiredness, faintness, purple spots, bleeding, sore throat, and high temperature
Sore throatrarePale skin, tiredness, faintness, purple spots, bleeding, sore throat, and high temperature
FeverrarePale skin, tiredness, faintness, purple spots, bleeding, sore throat, and high temperature
WeaknessrareWeakness, irregular heartbeat, pins and needles and muscle cramps
Irregular heartbeatrareWeakness, irregular heartbeat, pins and needles and muscle cramps
ParesthesiarareWeakness, irregular heartbeat, pins and needles and muscle cramps
Muscle crampsrareWeakness, irregular heartbeat, pins and needles and muscle cramps
AnaphylaxisrareAllergic reaction (anaphylaxis)

2 additional sourcesdidn't return structured side-effect data: Mayo Clinic, MedlinePlus.

Demographic risk groups

GroupRiskSources
Elderly (>65)Higher risk of gastrointestinal bleedingNHS
PregnancyCategory C (animal studies show risk)NHS
Long-term usersImpaired kidney functionNHS

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