bjl218
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My attempts to fight high blood pressure naturally didn't work and so one of my docs suggested I take Losartan which, in addition to lowering BP, has some anti-inflammatory effects. However, I think I've had an adverse reaction. A short while after taking 50mg once per day, I developed insomnia and significant joint and muscle pain. The joint and muscle pain seems to be worst at night when I'm trying to sleep. This of course contributes to the insomnia. These are documented (although supposedly rare) side effects. I Googled around and found quite a few people who have had these reactions.
I have issues other than hypertension so I'm not sure whether the Losartan exacerbated an existing condition or whether this is just an independent adverse reaction. Or whether Losartan is really the culprit at all for that matter... I stoped the Losartan about 5 days ago and I'm still having some of these symptoms.
I'm wondering whether anyone else here has experienced this and whether it took a while for the symptoms to clear.
I have issues other than hypertension so I'm not sure whether the Losartan exacerbated an existing condition or whether this is just an independent adverse reaction. Or whether Losartan is really the culprit at all for that matter... I stoped the Losartan about 5 days ago and I'm still having some of these symptoms.
I'm wondering whether anyone else here has experienced this and whether it took a while for the symptoms to clear.