Has anyone experienced hair loss when taking Losartan?
2012年2月15日 · I started taking Losartan about 3 months ago. This last 3 week, I have been losing my hair. I know women shed about 150 hairs a day. But mine is way more. This is the only thing that has changed in my daily life. I took myself off the med and ask Doc to prescribe what I was on before Losartan. I hope the major hair loss, will stop soon.
Losartan Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs.com
2024年10月28日 · Serious side effects of losartan. Along with its needed effects, losartan may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking losartan: Less common side effects
Which BP Meds Don't Cause Hair Loss? - Drugs.com
2015年6月23日 · I began to notice a bit more hair loss than usual when I shampooed, but nothing significant. However, it gradually increased to huge handfuls, plus would fall out all day long. Research indicated that beta blockers and ACE inhibitors (Lisinopril) can cause hair loss, so my doctor prescribed Losartan-HCTZ 100-25 instead.
Has anyone experienced hair loss when taking Losartan?
2012年2月15日 · Both my wife and I take losartan. Read on for what solved my wif's hair loss. My hair is implants and they are now failing. So did my fathers and he is not taking any meds so I doubt my hair loss is related. My wife however experienced directly related hair thinning and loss as others describe. We did not connect the dots.
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2024年2月29日 · Losartan may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have: a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; high blood potassium - nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement; or. kidney problems - swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath.
Has anyone experienced hair loss when taking Losartan?
2012年2月15日 · the MOST Common side effects." This would lead one to believe that 'hair loss' which is not listed in this category is not a side effect because it is uncommon. I later noticed that doctors claim that hair loss is an adverse effect..that only affects 1% of losartan users.
Losartan: 7 things you should know - Drugs.com
2023年8月29日 · Losartan is metabolized in the liver to an active metabolite (which has a similar action to losartan). The time to peak effect after a dose is 1-2 hours for losartan and 3-4 hours for the metabolite. At its peak level, losartan inhibits 85% of the effects of angiotensin II, and 25 to 40% of this inhibition persists for 24 hours.
Has anyone experienced hair loss when taking Losartan?
2012年2月15日 · I have been taking Losartan 100 mg for about 5 months. My hair has thinned out so much with in these last few months; I was wondering could this medication be the cause of my hair loss. After reading others comments; I am convinced that this drug is causing my hair loss. I will be calling my doctor tomorrow for an alternative!
Has anyone experienced hair loss when taking Losartan?
2012年2月15日 · Within 4 weeks, I noticed a marked decline in my hair loss, and now, it's back to normal. Not showing any signs of re-growth yet, but I'm hopeful. [No doubt in my mind that Losartan can cause hair loss.] Because my BP went right back up, my MD prescribed amlodipine besylate (Norvasc, Lotrel) which I started 10 days ago. So far no hair loss.
Taking 25 mg losartan for 10 years and hair is thinning more …
2017年2月15日 · I have been taking Losartan 50 mg BID for 2 months. My BP had spiked to 230/100 from a cortisone injection into my hip for arthritis and bone spurs. At first I blamed the cortisone injection. It has been 4 months now and my hair loss is getting bad and with scalp pain. I'm also on 50 mg Lopressor BID which I've been on for about 10 yrs. now.