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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels While On Losartan?

yes I have been on losartan 50-12.5 for over a 5 years and this am my doctor took my Bp found it high? he proceeded to order an increased of Losartan to 100-12.5 my concerns is that I had a quick drop in BP as a result of a dose increase and I felt energy less why would I need to double my dose my BP when from 135/70 to 152/75.?? can you give me an opinion
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First of all let us be sure that whether we are having losartan only or a combination of a diuretic like hydrochlorthiazide.
More over some times due to irregular timing of medicines,salt in food,stress or over exhaustion we have a certain fluctuation in BP.
Please be clear that a single deranged reading of BP does not signify a change in dose or medicine.
Please get at least three consecutive BP readings preferably in morning times or after rest,then only we can decide for a change.
Please take care of diet & rest as well .
Hope this helps
most welcome for further queries
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What Causes Elevated Blood Pressure Levels While On Losartan?

Dear First of all let us be sure that whether we are having losartan only or a combination of a diuretic like hydrochlorthiazide. More over some times due to irregular timing of medicines,salt in food,stress or over exhaustion we have a certain fluctuation in BP. Please be clear that a single deranged reading of BP does not signify a change in dose or medicine. Please get at least three consecutive BP readings preferably in morning times or after rest,then only we can decide for a change. Please take care of diet & rest as well . Hope this helps most welcome for further queries