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Does Losartan Cause Excessive Sweating?
I HAVE JUST STARTED TAKING LASORTA FOR MY BLOOD PRESSURE AND I AM NOW HAVING HEAVY SWEATING AT NIGHT AND HOT FLASHED DURING THE DAY. I AM 72 YEARS OLD AND HAD ALL MY FEMAL PARTS REMOVED AT 32. I HAVE JUST STARTED TAKING AROSTATIN ALSO AS THE DOCTOR CHANGED MY MEDS. I ADDRESSED THIS PROBLEM WITH HIM AND HE THINKS I AM GOING THRUOUGH A SECOND CHANGE OF LIFE. WHAT IS YOUR OPINON?
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, Losartan drug may cause cold sweats it is a side effect of it. It may also cause hypotension which leads to profuse sweating due to autonomic overactivity.
Please consult your physician so that he will check your blood pressure and may alter the dose or treat with alternative medicine.
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Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Yes, Losartan drug may cause cold sweats it is a side effect of it. It may also cause hypotension which leads to profuse sweating due to autonomic overactivity.
Please consult your physician so that he will check your blood pressure and may alter the dose or treat with alternative medicine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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