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Does Losartan Cause Excessive Mucus Output While Coughing?

I am on the medicin Losartan and for the last 6 months I have continued drainage of the sinus into my throat and this is making me cough about 20 times a day. I have contacted my regular doctor 3 months ago and he said it s alergies. My cough has gotten worse plus the drainage is worse causing the cough. I have NEVER had alergies. Could this med be causing this problem? I have been on this med for a long time.
Mon, 22 Jul 2019
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Hello,

There are no evidence-based studies that confirm that Losartan can cause cough.

So, it might be an allergy.

I suggest using a cough suppressant such as Dexometorphan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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Does Losartan Cause Excessive Mucus Output While Coughing?

Hello, There are no evidence-based studies that confirm that Losartan can cause cough. So, it might be an allergy. I suggest using a cough suppressant such as Dexometorphan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician