User Reviews for Cozaar oral

I used to take Diovan which worked great for me. But I became allergic to the dye they color it with so had to stop. So I've taken Losartan (generic Cozaar) for about a year and a half. Had severe back pain. Got to where I could hardly walk at times from the back pain. Had to miss a bit of work and incurred many chiropractor bills. Had to give up skating, riding my bike, spin class, weight training and all exercise because of the pain. Since I couldn't do anything, I had a lot of weight gain and depression. Doctors couldn't figure out my back problem and blamed it on arthritis. After forgetting to take the Losartan during a long weekend, I realized the pain had gone away as of that Sunday night. I quit the Losartan and have now been pain free for over 3 weeks. I'm back to skating and doing everything I used to do with no pain! The Losartan didn't control my blood pressure hardly at all and I had to take other bp meds with it, so it certainly wasn't worth all the pain. I had also caused what I call "brain fog". I often felt like a zombie. So, many days I would only take half the amount. I would still have the horrible back pain even when I did that.Read More Read Less

This medication has caused problems with my kidneys. The Dr. does not seem concerned about this, but I am. I have had pain in my kidneys, lower output of urine, and now albumin is showing up in my kidneys. When I stop taking the medication, my output returns to normal, and the pain subsides.

Dr. increased dosage 100mg Losartan Potassium as 50mg was not helping with BP. After several weeks I have no energy, lower leg extreme tiredness and muscle aches in shoulder area. Has really helped with BP, but can't take the side effects. Waiting for next checkup with Dr. and hoping to change.

I have been on this medication for over one year and I am not happy with it. I am constantly dizzy (feels like I am going to fall sometimes) and I am also having swelling on both sides of my neck with pain in my shoulders and my right arm. I have also been experiencing back pain and weakness in my arms and legs. Worst of all, it has not controlled my blood pressure. For those of you that do not have any side effects, I envy you.

Dropped my readings. I take it late evenings and it makes me sleep peacefully. Best part, I get no swollen feet or hands.

So far it has got my blood pressure down

I am tired most of the day, and my legs are weak. Somewhat depressed

i have tinling in my hands ?

Have been on twice, both cozaar and generic. Side effects included some dizzyness, some nasal conjestion, but the big one was shortness of breath that slowly got worse. Also while it kept my BP close to normal, when stressed BP would be 185. Changing meds today.

I have been on this medicine for b/p for 7 yrs I have a stuffy nose and not sure, maybe causing no sex drive

Been taking it for a few days. Allergies started flaring up (stuffy nose, sneezing, dry cough, etc) approximately when I started taking it. Unfortunately, I can't tell if it's seasonal allergies or due to the med.

Have been taking for 6 months, last three the white pill. Legs, ankles swollen and painful. cramps anc charlie horses common. Went to Orthopedic who suggested I have a talk with my primary re Cozaar

Before cozaar my BP was 190/150. After a month of cozaar my BP was just measured at the doctors office as 190/150. My body defeated cozaar! You people making all these comments about your lowered BP should be embarrassed. I am proud I defeated cozaar and ashamed you didn't!

My blood pressure is still not at a satisfactory level