- Norvasc 5mg + Zebeta 2.5mg when it will start working? 3rd December 2007
... if that will never work. I have tried Atacand and Cozaar in the ARB family, I got the same side effects from...
... ARBs, I experienced the same side effects from both Cozaar and Atacand :(. Do I expect Avapro to be any different...
... ARBs, I experienced the same side effects from both Cozaar and Atacand :(. Do I expect Avapro to be any different...
- B/p spikes & steriod creams 27th November 2007
... steriod orally!!! My Dr. wanted me to when I had that Cozaar reaction but I was so afraid of stomach issues & b...
- Zebeta 1.2mg + HCT 6.5mg: my last hope 25th November 2007
... same side effects with Coversyl 4mg, Atacand 8mg, Cozaar 50mg and another ACEI but I don't remember it. The...
... same side effects with Coversyl 4mg, Atacand 8mg, Cozaar 50mg and another ACEI but I don't remember it. The...
... when he was on ACEs and when he switched to ARBs ( Cozaar and Atacand) it was greatly reduced.
Good luck and...
- Isolated Systolic Hypertension (ISH) 24th November 2007
... permanent damage to my knees, upper arms, & hands from Cozaar which I only took for 13 days. There isn't a way...
- Side Effects? 18th November 2007
... Hi,
I have tried ACEs, Coversyl, and ARBs, Cozaar and Atacand. I got many side effects that prevented...
- Best ARB for sinus problems? 14th November 2007
... I've been on Cozaar for about a week and have a lot of sinus congestion...
... had bad experiences with ARB's)
My father used Cozaar , which is an ARB drug, for 2 years and he had no side...
... suggestions/advice. I'm going to try to stay on the cozaar a little longer and hopefully my body will adjust...
- Traveling by air while on b/p meds 12th November 2007
... husband retired 6 yrs ago. Those plans were dashed when Cozaar damaged my knees. After 4 yrs I can finally ride...
... husband retired 6 yrs ago. Those plans were dashed when Cozaar damaged my knees. After 4 yrs I can finally ride...
- Cozaar also know as Losartan 2nd November 2007
... Cozaar also does nothing for my BP on its own. However, it...
- Benicar vs. Avapro or Diovan 29th October 2007
... I have tried Cozaar and Atacand, both are ARBs like Benicar, Avapro and...
- don't know what to do anymore, 15th October 2007
... have permanent muscle damage to my upper arms from Cozaar . I would try another drug. Have you tried beta blockers ... Labetatlol is the name of the drug.
I was only on Cozaar for 13 days & got other side effects (knee damage...
... meds. You may get permanent damage from these meds. Cozaar gave me permanent damge to my knees, hands, upper...
- Throbbing left arm.... 10th October 2007
... upper arms from my drug induced Lupus reaction from Cozaar (b/p med).
Good idea to call your Dr. or go to...
- Others input on Atenolol 7th October 2007
... Anyhow, I too experienced DIL only mine was from Cozaar . I was only on it for 13 days.
I can't believe...
- alternative to lisinopril ? 6th October 2007
... now even have permanent damage to my knees etc from Cozaar .
I took Clonidine to for about two yrs. Did you...
- Pain and BP Meds 2nd October 2007
... Is Alavide a generic for Cozaar or in the same class of drugs ?
If so, I would ... throbbing arm pain reminded me of my severe reaction to Cozaar . I only took it 13 days. Usually the symptoms would ... body. Please see my post in response to info about Cozaar . Fam...
- mercury monitors - worth it? 2nd October 2007
... started using the mercury until my hands were damaged by Cozaar . I found the Omiron EM the most accurate after testing...
- Cozaar Info 1st October 2007
... I took Cozaar for 13 days. I now have permanent damage to my knees ... drug will work in a particular patient.
Luckily, Cozaar is one of those drugs that can be stopped suddenly...
... hi
my boyfriend took cozaar for months he was changed only because it did nothing...
... around. I was so weak because of the anemia that Cozaar caused that it was hard to do much of anything. My...
- ARB or ACE dilemma 1st October 2007
... me off Hyzaar (ARB / HCTZ diuretic) and put me on Cozaar (ARB) as he thought it may be the diuretics that were...
- Hypertensive and atherosclerotic effects on blood vessels 22nd September 2007
... than the ARB's that many of us are switched to ex. COZAAR , DIOVAN, BENICAR etc...
COZAAR and DIOVAN are fairly...
- Joint and Muscular pain with Norvasc 21st September 2007
... whole body).
I had a drug-induced Lupus reaction to Cozaar . I am now left with knees that are damaged, decreased...
- High Systolic, Low Diastolic, Why? 3rd September 2007
... blood count (hemoglobin & hematocrit). I was only on Cozaar for 13 days when I had a reaction. One of the symptoms...
... Hi Hux,
Losartan is Cozaar -the drug that caused me to develop an anemia. When ... permanent damage to my knees, hands, & upper arms from Cozaar . My retirement lifestyle has been altered considerably...
... [QUOTE=famnd;3190025]... I was only on Cozaar for 13 days when I had a reaction. One of the symptoms...
... BP will shoot back up. I still take losartan (now Cozaar , not Hyzaar) and 5mg Amlor (CCB). That was three days...
- 28-yr-old essential hypertension on the road 21st August 2007
... work & limited use of my hands & upper arms." I have Cozaar to thank for that!!!
If I hadn't known that I could ... stop Cozaar suddenly (some b/p meds are very dangerous if stopped ... listened to the Dr. on call & continued to take the Cozaar over the weekend & possibly done more damage to my...
... work & limited use of my hands & upper arms." I have Cozaar to thank for that!!!
If I hadn't known that I could ... stop Cozaar suddenly (some b/p meds are very dangerous if stopped ... listened to the Dr. on call & continued to take the Cozaar over the weekend & possibly done more damage to my...
... to know what happened to you as a result of taking Cozaar . I know that’s Losartan (an ARB, right?) which I currently...
- 24 hr monitoring &"cuff anxiety." 18th August 2007
... Thanks Peny & Joe,
My upper arms were damaged by Cozaar so I guess that's why I am more sensitive to having...
- Pity Party... BYOC (bring your own cookie) 18th August 2007
... it. Everytime I try my knees usually get worse. Cozaar damaged my knees, arms, hands. These meds aren't...
- High Blood Pressure Medications side Side effects?? 7th August 2007
... Angiotensin Receptor Blockers. They are: AVAPRO, DIOVAN, COZAAR and ATACAND.
Good luck with your appointment
Don...
- Avapro weight loss or gain? 7th August 2007
... gained noticable weight with ARB's such as Avapro or Cozaar ? I have read it controls blood sugar or something...
- Tropol xl and heart rate 3rd August 2007
... didn't notice this statement before but if I take my Cozaar (losartan) WITHOUT my Lasix (diuretic furosemide)...
- diovan/Valsartan and chest pain /tachycardia 2nd August 2007
... apropos of nothing, I don't get any side effects from Cozaar (losartan.) But we are all different, especially when...
... caused by something other than the Diovan. I tried Cozaar for three days and then I looked on some discussion...
- Gout & Diuretics & aspirin 29th July 2007
... casues uric acid excretion. THat med is LOSARTAN (aka Cozaar .) Alas it also causes excretion of allopurinol which ... me that the ideal, though weak antihypertensive is COZAAR .
Curiously, none of the other ARB meds have this...
- Asprin? 17th July 2007
... ihypertensive that casues excretion of uric acid: Losartan ( Cozaar .) Strangely, it is the ONLY ARB that has this pleasant...
... issus with HCTZ, then a good co-drug is losartan ( Cozaar )...it is the only BP drug that dumps uric acid and ... Lasix a try.
My BP regimen is 40 mg Lasix and 50 mg. Cozaar ...it's the best combo I;ve found and works SUPERBLY...
... side effects than the drugs to remove more of it.
Cozaar is probably the ONLY antihypertensive that casues...
... notebook, jotting down the names of Allouprinol and Cozaar next to an entry on uric acid. Good to know. Thanks...
- allergies to meds 12th July 2007
... Hi OK,
I had a lupus reaction to Cozaar so I have to avoid any drugs that have that potential...
- Hypertension and a heat wave 10th July 2007
... it's not one of the meds doing it? I remember my Cozaar edema. Had to cut all my socks & scrunch down the...
- Meds that won't affect athletic performance? 4th July 2007
... ACE inhibitor makes you cough, then an ARB (Diovan, Cozaar , Avapro, Atacand.)
None of the above should cause...
- Beth re: Clonidine 29th June 2007
... well especially since my upper arms were damaged by Cozaar . I have to wear a foam wrap around vest to help keep ... me up in the water. I didn't need that before Cozaar . A lifeguard saved me from drowning when I was 14...
- electrolyte question 22nd June 2007
... Since my bp was out of control again, they changed my Cozaar to Hyzaar, which contains HCTZ. I am only on 12.5...
... milk & tea. I have resistent HBP too & have taken Cozaar (severe reaction). If you ever get pain with no apparent ... the beginning of my drug induced Lupus reaction to Cozaar which damaged my knees & hands permanantly. Many ... people take cozaar without problems. I'm currently on Lebetalol 1800mg...
- Benicar Hct 40/25 18th June 2007
... are. :D
My own experience with ARB's is limited to COZAAR , which doesn't do much of anything for me pro or con...
- Side effects of Antihypertensives 17th June 2007
... Enalapril (ACE inhibitor): endless coughing (serious)
Cozaar (ARB blocker): ineffectiveness (not very serious) ... Lasix>>
I currrently take Furosemide (40 mg) and Cozaar (50 mg.)...
... them. If I hadn't been so sick at the time from my Cozaar reaction I would have reported him to the pharmacy...
- High BP/ My Mom / 3 Meds / Questions 14th June 2007
... after a year or more.
Perhaps a trial with an ARB ( Cozaar , Diovan, Atacand, Benicar) might be wise at this point...
- Any natural supplements I have not tried? 8th June 2007
... nuttrients and bp was fine with diazide and 12.5 mg cozaar four years ago. My bp is always higher in drs office ... wanted it that low in his office and told me to double cozaar . I'd also lost 25 lbs in 4 mos up to that point. ... I told him cozaar would raise my blood sugar. He said do it anyway ... weight back, bp went up more and was told to double cozaar again. Had Cobra ins, it ran out and he told me to ... my heart would pound and race shortly after taking cozaar , and left ankle swelled. Finally broke down to went...
- Flowergirl re: b/p? 7th June 2007
... of drugs which can cause drug induced Lupus which Cozaar caused to my body. HCTZ is on that list but it is...
... of drugs which can cause drug induced Lupus which Cozaar caused to my body. HCTZ is on that list
I'll...
- Side Effects Of Toprol Xl 6th June 2007
... Recently My Doctor Prescribed 100 Mg Toprol Xl Along With Cozaar Which I Have Taken For Years For High Blood Pressure...
- Flowergirl re: stopping Lebetalol 1st June 2007
... I always tended to be on the cautious side. The Cozaar reaction really increased that!!! Fam...
- Antihypertensive drugs and allergic reactions 27th May 2007
... walking just reminds me too much of my experience with Cozaar which is in the same class of drugs as diovan. As ... experience before or after so it has to have come from Cozaar . The last dose I had taken was the evening before ... to get up. Needless to say, I didn't take anymore Cozaar . Do you have any swelling around your knees? Do...
- I feel Terrible 26th May 2007
... numbers were for anemia? I developed anemia when I took Cozaar for HBP. You description of how you feels sounds...
- Lenin, Cozaar HCTZ Question 22nd May 2007
... too much with it alone, but it does seem to help the Cozaar out. Lisinopril was the most effective med for me...
- Normal Systolic, High Diastolic 21st May 2007
... other than maybe them putting me on a new med. On Cozaar now....
... cardiologist might find more suitable/effective than Cozaar if you have left ventricular hypertrophy, such as ... might also help you bring that diastolic down. Does Cozaar seem to be helping? Are you experiencing any adverse ... effects? What was your BP before going on Cozaar ?
Diastolic pressure of 90-109 mmHg is considered...
- B/P & the Dash Hypertensive Diet? 20th May 2007
... less than patient friendly ones.
My knee pain from Cozaar was like getting a electrical shock. It was elicited...
... wider variety of experience.
My knee pain from Cozaar was like getting a electrical shock. It was elicited...
- extreme hypertension, on a younger person. 18th May 2007
... like myself, and is keeping a hold on his by taking Cozaar . Grandfather on that side has high blood pressure...
- Hbp 18th May 2007
... medications was taking norvasc and hyzaar and am now taking cozaar and metropril. Was not sleeping at all, past three...
- high blood pressure (falling down spells) 13th May 2007
... that. What b/p med are you on? I got arm pain from Cozaar but it was both arms. Are you seeing a endocrinologist...
- Valsartan (Diovan) for Blood Pressure 10th May 2007
... Thank you!
Flowergirl
Yes it'a an ARB drug like Cozaar and Atacand. I tried both Cozaar 50 mg and Atacand ... had higher blood pressure readings while they are no Cozaar :).
I tried all the drug classes and none worked...
... check with your Dr. This drug is in the same class as Cozaar so if you get wrist pain, call the Dr. right away ... . Cozaar is the drug that damaged my knees. Wrist pain was...
... find an alternative.
It's surprising to hear that Cozaar and similar drugs might cause a rise in BP - certainly...
... check with your Dr. This drug is in the same class as Cozaar so if you get wrist pain, call the Dr. right away...
... thyroid was under control, I got outside to walk until Cozaar prevented that. I made sure I listened to my favorite...
... I'll look back on my notes for Cozaar for skin problems. I've gotten hives & a very ugly...
... QUOTE=famnd;2987640]I'll look back on my notes for Cozaar for skin problems. I've gotten hives & a very ugly...
... do it before you see him. Headache is listed for Cozaar but it doesn't give any details. I couldn't find...
... a reaction to Diovan. Thank you for checking your Cozaar sheet for me! It is much appreciated.
I just came...
- candesartan 2nd May 2007
... Hi, I took Cozaar which is in the same class of drugs. I now have permanent...
- White coat and surgery 30th April 2007
... problem with your knees? My knees were damaged by " cozaar " & I haven't had any luck with getting a remedy except...
- Weight Gain On BP Meds 22nd April 2007
... may be a lot more. This is what happened to me with Cozaar . The data looked good with few side effects. There...
... will do something.
his is what happened to me with Cozaar . The data looked good with few side effects. There...
- How to switch from atenolol to avapro? 20th April 2007
... a personal observation. I find that if I take ONLY Cozaar without any diuretic, my blood pressure will go UP...
- Great..... 19th April 2007
... weeks of taking Metoprolol as an extra med with my Cozaar 50 mg., I discover a resting heart rate of 44 BPM...
- Metoprolol, is this possible? 4th April 2007
... Greetings,
After taking Cozaar with only modest success, my Doc finally convinced...
- Confused with my BP 3rd April 2007
... be in a range not exactly the same.
When got my cozaar reaction & my hands were damaged I could no longer...
- Problems with Cozaar? 28th March 2007
... the toilet. I will most likely do the same with the Cozaar especialy since you mentioned that it can be stopped...
- Recommendations for Home BP Testers? 27th March 2007
... wall monitor because of damage to my hands from
Cozaar . My omron-711ac has been working for 3 1/2 yrs with...
- Effective BP Meds 25th March 2007
... taking a diuretic right now. What class of drug is Cozaar ? What are some of the effective diuretics? I was...
... beta blocker. I didn't get any decrease in b/p with Cozaar only a drug induced Lupus reaction. Lebetalol needs...
- Cozaar side effect? 14th March 2007
... Some ingredients can interfer with the action of cozaar --pain killers, cough syrups, antiacids, hawthorn, ... haven't "changed" anything, it is possible that the cozaar is elevating your bp's because some people have reported...
... CCBs so that is my best drug class. My father was on Cozaar for about 1 years and he liked it a lot (no side effects...
... Thanks for your input. I stopped taking the Cozaar 2 days ago and my pressure has actually come down...
... except Lipitor and aspirin) and then reintroduced only Cozaar . My BP took a big swing upwards. I added the Lasix ...
It really amazed me...I thought that at worst, Cozaar would do nothing... but to see it actually RAISE my...
- A way to find out if it is White Coat Hypertension....? 8th March 2007
... mg. Inderal. These are in addition to my Lasix and Cozaar .
It doesn't make any difference in the doctor's...
- Lasix & Klor-Con question 7th March 2007
... 20 Meq for the last 2 years or so along with 50 mg. Cozaar . (Now trying NOTHING...fingers crossed)
I LIKE...
... myself:
I went a month with no drugs than added only Cozaar ...my BP went UP 15 points with the losartan.:)
The ... do best on.
The reason that I continue to take Cozaar with it is that I have gout and losartan is uricosuric...
- Stopped Meds got a 193/79 Need Advise 22nd February 2007
... the Lasix I might as well stop the rather useless Cozaar too.
It's going well for me so far except for...
- Diovan Pill Pricing...Grrrrr! 19th February 2007
... splitting...I do the same with the teardrop shaped Cozaar .
Split the 160's in half and take one every 18 hours...
- Can anyone answer this one 14th February 2007
... m a cougher so for me it's diuretic (Lasix) + ARB ( Cozaar .) It is possible that even the lisinopril is useless ... enalapril for 6 months with no effect at all. I'd stop my Cozaar but it is useful for preventing potassium excretion...
- Low dose beta-blockers 13th February 2007
... scars to from meds- damaged knees, arms, & hands from Cozaar . Fam...
- Avalide and Side Effects on my brain 12th February 2007
... HCTZ), ask your doctor for samples of a SEPARATE ARB ( Cozaar , Diovan, or Avapro, whichever he has lying around...
- Diovan versus Micardis - Which do you like? 7th February 2007
... I was on Cozaar and was switched to Diovan (insurance formulary problem...
- controlling my blood pressure 20th January 2007
... High Blood pressure for over a year. I have been on Cozaar since Mid December and two weeks ago I increased the...
... Tabman,
Cozaar is not the storngest drug around and 50 mg. is not...
... had vertigo that is why I think it is the medication Cozaar . thanks you for replying!...
- Lisinopril and this annoying, unrelenting cough 16th January 2007
... us are happiest controlling our BP's...my choice is Cozaar and Lasix!...
- 4th week on Cozaar 11th January 2007
... Brenden,
That is a VERY small dose of Cozaar , a rather weak ARB. Up it to AT LEAST 50 mg. (the...
- Questions about Analipril 9th January 2007
... telmisartan (MYCARDIS), valsartan (DIOVAN), and losartan ( COZAAR ).
Unfortunately none of them is generic yet so...
- Can't pass DOT physical - high BP 31st December 2006
... specific routine is that I normally take a low dose of Cozaar and some Lasix. I double both the day of the test...
- Generic Toprol XL Now Available 29th December 2006
... ARB) to lose patent protection will be Merck & Co.'s Cozaar (losartan) in Spain in 2007. In the US, Cozaar will ... guess we'll start seeing internet ads for Spanish Cozaar soon? I'm afraid to order drugs that way though; I...
