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What Causes Pain In The Legs After Taking Losartan?
I am on 50 mg of losartan. I was put on this med in February after having stints put in & starting in about april I started having extreme pain in both legs resembling tendonitis. I have quit taking statins in the last three weeks but still have pain, though not as severe. Now I m wondering if the losartan could be responsible. Thank you, Bill Seaton
Wed, 17 Apr 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to a side effect of losartan use.
I suggest using muscle relaxant medication such as Baclofen for leg pain.
I also suggest using warm compresses.
If the symptoms continue I suggest consulting your doctor about an alternative medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to a side effect of losartan use.
I suggest using muscle relaxant medication such as Baclofen for leg pain.
I also suggest using warm compresses.
If the symptoms continue I suggest consulting your doctor about an alternative medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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