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What Causes Low Libido While On Losartan?

I am a 59 year old male. I currently take LosartinHCTZ 100MG/25MG tablets along with Amolodopine Besylate 10 MG for high blood pressure. Is lack of sexual performance a side effect of these two? Also every time i bump the back of my hand or arm I get blood bruises. Is this a side effect of these medications?
Wed, 27 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Losartan potassium is an angiotensin II receptor blocker. Common side effects may include: cold or flu symptoms, dry cough, muscle cramps, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, tiredness and sleep problems (insomnia). Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. Side effects of amlodipine include:Swelling (edema), headache, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, flushing, abdominal pain, sleepiness, male sexual disorder, muscle cramps and muscle weakness. Both the drugs are essential and needs to be taken for treatment of hypertension. Libido what you are experiencing could be due to side effect caused by Amlodepine. You can consult your doctor for adjustment of dose regarding this medication, in case it is bothering you much and unable to overcome it by psychological means.

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What Causes Low Libido While On Losartan?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Losartan potassium is an angiotensin II receptor blocker. Common side effects may include: cold or flu symptoms, dry cough, muscle cramps, stomach pain, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, tiredness and sleep problems (insomnia). Amlodipine belongs to a class of drugs known as calcium channel blockers. Side effects of amlodipine include:Swelling (edema), headache, fatigue, palpitations, dizziness, nausea, flushing, abdominal pain, sleepiness, male sexual disorder, muscle cramps and muscle weakness. Both the drugs are essential and needs to be taken for treatment of hypertension. Libido what you are experiencing could be due to side effect caused by Amlodepine. You can consult your doctor for adjustment of dose regarding this medication, in case it is bothering you much and unable to overcome it by psychological means. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.