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Hi: I Was On Losartan And Went Off On Feb.

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Posted on Sat, 23 Mar 2019
Question: Hi: I was on losartan and went off on Feb. 18th due to all the side effects. They tell me I am now suffering anxiety disorder but I do not believe that I believe the drug has caused this. Is this a possibility?
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Answered by Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi (48 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I don’t think so

Detailed Answer:
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No, I don’t think Losartan has caused anxiety disorder. Losartan may slightly increase anxiety symptoms but the drug is not a cause of anxiety.

You have stopped the drug on Feb 18, so no question that the anxiety is due to Losartan.

Please let me know if you have any more queries/doubts.

Thanks

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Hi: I Was On Losartan And Went Off On Feb.

Brief Answer: I don’t think so Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using 'Ask A Doctor' service... No, I don’t think Losartan has caused anxiety disorder. Losartan may slightly increase anxiety symptoms but the drug is not a cause of anxiety. You have stopped the drug on Feb 18, so no question that the anxiety is due to Losartan. Please let me know if you have any more queries/doubts. Thanks