Anxiety and stress

[Ekreiz]

I think Losartan causes me anxiety and stress. Could this be a possibility

[nursegirl6572]

Yes, anxiety is a side effect seen with this medication at times.

Here is a break down for you:

The following side effects occur while taking losartan:
More common

    Abdominal or stomach pain
    anxiety
    bladder pain
    bloody or cloudy urine
    blurred vision
    chills
    cold sweats
    coma
    confusion
    cool, pale skin
    depression
    difficult breathing
    difficult, burning, or painful urination
    dizziness
    fast heartbeat
    frequent urge to urinate
    headache
    increased hunger
    irregular heartbeat
    lower back or side pain
    nausea or vomiting
    nightmares
    numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
    pale skin
    seizures
    shakiness
    shortness of breath
    slurred speech
    troubled breathing with exertion
    unusual bleeding or bruising
    unusual tiredness or weakness
    weakness or heaviness of the legs

Rare

    Arm, back, or jaw pain
    chest pain or discomfort
    chest tightness or heaviness
    dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
    fainting
    fast, irregular, pounding, or racing heartbeat or pulse
    inability to speak
    pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
    severe or sudden headache
    sweating
    swelling or puffiness of the face
    temporary blindness
    unsteadiness or awkwardness
    weakness in the arm or leg on one side of the body, sudden and severe
    weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet

Incidence not known

    Black, tarry stools
    bleeding gums
    cough
    dark urine
    difficulty with swallowing
    general tiredness and weakness
    hives
    itching
    large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
    light-colored stools
    muscle cramps or spasms
    muscle pain or stiffness
    pinpoint red spots on the skin
    puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
    skin rash
    upper right abdominal or stomach pain
    yellow eyes and skin


http://www.drugs.com/sfx/losartan-side-effects.html


How long have you been taking it, and what is your dosage?  If you're not new to the Losartan, then I would be willing to bet that any feelings of anxiety you're experiencing isn't related.  If the anxiety was related to the medication, it would more likely present itself early on in treatment.

Definitely let your doctor know how you're feeling.

[birdie0907]

Doesn't look like it has that side effect from the googling I did. Call your pharmacist for a definitive answer though because we can't diagnose you from here.
SIDE EFFECTS: In clinical studies the overall incidence of side effects was similar to placebo. Side effects reported included diarrhea, muscle cramps, dizziness, insomnia, and nasal congestion. Losartan also may cause a persistent cough, increase serum potassium, impotence, and angioedema. Losartan may reduce kidney function in some patients and should not be used by patients who have bilateral renal artery stenosis (narrowing of both arteries going to the kidneys). Rare cases of rhabdomyolysis (muscle breakdown) have been reported.