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What Causes Dry Cough While On Losartan?

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Posted on Fri, 19 May 2017
Question: I M PRESENTLY TAKING LOSARTAN 100mg i tablet in the evening. Since I am dealing with a dry cough and a great deal of clear mucus is it also safe to take Alka--Seltzer Plus Cold & cough?
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Answered by Dr. Sagar Makode (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes you can have it

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Yes can have the XXXXXXX seltzer formula.
You should discuss with your local doctor regarding change from Losartan to other medicine like Amlodipine. Cough is a common side effect of the these medicines and difficult to treat and usually needs discontinuation of the medicine.
Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.
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What Causes Dry Cough While On Losartan?

Brief Answer: Yes you can have it Detailed Answer: Hello, Yes can have the XXXXXXX seltzer formula. You should discuss with your local doctor regarding change from Losartan to other medicine like Amlodipine. Cough is a common side effect of the these medicines and difficult to treat and usually needs discontinuation of the medicine. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts.