Losartan Side Effects (Cont.)

Losartan Side Effects to Report

There are a number of side effects with losartan that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider. These include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Unexplained skin rash
  • Itching
  • Unexplained blisters or peeling of the skin
  • Unexplained swelling of the head or neck (including the face, lips, tongue, or throat)
  • Wheezing
  • Difficulty breathing or swallowing
  • Dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting spells
  • Decreases in the amount of urine produced.
     

Rare Side Effects of Losartan

There are other possible losartan side effects that can occur. These rare side effects occur in less than 1 percent of people. Given how rare they are, it can be difficult to tell whether these side effects are caused by the medication or something else.
 
Some of these rare but possible side effects of losartan include, but are not limited to:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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