Losartan

Common brands: Losartan Potassium, Cozaar, Losartan Potassium 100 Mg, Losartan Potassium 25 Mg, Losartan Potassium 50 Mg

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169,596
Total Reports
67,909
Serious Reports
12,337
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (7.27%)

Patient Demographics

Male
62,594
Female
94,089

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Losartan.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 12,165
6.7%
2 DIARRHOEA 10,133
5.6%
3 NAUSEA 9,435
5.2%
4 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 9,389
5.2%
5 DYSPNOEA 8,636
4.8%
6 DIZZINESS 8,190
4.5%
7 HEADACHE 8,048
4.5%
8 PAIN 7,477
4.1%
9 OFF LABEL USE 7,390
4.1%
10 ARTHRALGIA 6,436
3.6%
11 MALAISE 6,006
3.3%
12 ASTHENIA 5,975
3.3%
13 COUGH 5,500
3.0%
14 VOMITING 5,342
3.0%
15 FALL 5,341
3.0%
16 PRURITUS 4,968
2.8%
17 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 4,824
2.7%
18 DEATH 4,785
2.7%
19 HYPERTENSION 4,777
2.6%
20 RASH 4,675
2.6%
21 WEIGHT DECREASED 4,637
2.6%
22 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 4,574
2.5%
23 PNEUMONIA 4,276
2.4%
24 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 4,173
2.3%
25 BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED 4,168
2.3%
26 BACK PAIN 4,023
2.2%
27 PERIPHERAL SWELLING 3,862
2.1%
28 INSOMNIA 3,803
2.1%
29 DECREASED APPETITE 3,794
2.1%
30 CONSTIPATION 3,735
2.1%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.