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How Long Does Losartan Potassium Need To Take Effect?

I WAS ON LOSARTAN POTASSIUM FOR OVER A MONTH AND JUST LAST WEEK I STARTED TO ITCH, AND GOT A RASH, BEFORE I CHANGE TO THIS MEDICATION I WAS ON LISINOPRIL NOW I AM BACK TO THAT MEDICATION, HOW LONG BEFORE THE ITCH AND RASH DISAPPER? I AM PUTTING CORTIZONE 10 FOR THE ITCHINESS AND RASH AS WELL AS CLARITIN
Tue, 26 Jul 2016
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Assuming this was an allergic reaction to the Losartan, once you stop it the reaction should resolve in one to three days.

If that's not the case, you need a cortisone injection.
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How Long Does Losartan Potassium Need To Take Effect?

Hello Assuming this was an allergic reaction to the Losartan, once you stop it the reaction should resolve in one to three days. If that s not the case, you need a cortisone injection.