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What Causes Swelling In The Fingers While On Losartan?

Hi , my husband had an aortic heart valve replacement, he is taking 50mg of losartan potassium since June 5th he now has gout in his right hand, which started in his wrist and now moved to his thumb and the 2 fingers next to his thumb with swelling. could this be caused by this medication. he is also taking metoprolol such er 50mg.
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
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Hi

Losartan use is generally not associated with pain and swelling of the joints so very likely the symptoms your husband is experiencing are not related to its use.

One of the medications generally used with Losartan or separately is Hydrochlorothyazide. This is a diuretic that is used in hypertension and heart problems and may cause gout or cause flares of it and may be a possible cause your husband is having the symptoms if he is using it.

Otherwise if your husband is not using Hydrochlorothyazide then other causes for the swelling and pain of the hand should be considered and having a proper visit and examination is needed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Swelling In The Fingers While On Losartan?

Hi Losartan use is generally not associated with pain and swelling of the joints so very likely the symptoms your husband is experiencing are not related to its use. One of the medications generally used with Losartan or separately is Hydrochlorothyazide. This is a diuretic that is used in hypertension and heart problems and may cause gout or cause flares of it and may be a possible cause your husband is having the symptoms if he is using it. Otherwise if your husband is not using Hydrochlorothyazide then other causes for the swelling and pain of the hand should be considered and having a proper visit and examination is needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.