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How To Withdraw From Losartan?

I believe I am having side effects to losartan- palpitations and resting hr over 100 since start can I stop--- I am also on metropolol as I have volatile blood pressures prn which are difficult to control- I have had bad reactions to Norvasc and increased levels of mrtropolol. atenolol was working until shortage then back to hospital again with bp 220/98 swinging up and down
Sat, 11 Aug 2018
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

There are lot of other antihypertensives too and I would advise you to consult your physician and change the drug . please do not stop it immediately your blood pressure may rise to dangerous level again and that can cause a stroke also.

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How To Withdraw From Losartan?

Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. There are lot of other antihypertensives too and I would advise you to consult your physician and change the drug . please do not stop it immediately your blood pressure may rise to dangerous level again and that can cause a stroke also. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.