Prakash Singh Prakash Singh Asked 6 months ago

Does losartan cause erectile dysfunction?

My doctor recently started me on Losartan for my high blood pressure. I've heard some BP medicines can have side effects related to sexual health. Does Losartan commonly cause erectile dysfunction?

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Vikram Malhotra Vikram Malhotra Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Look, it is a known side effect for some people but definitely not for everyone. Honestly, the anxiety about it often makes things worse than the medicine itself. Just talk to your cardiologist and they can easily switch your BP med if needed.

Rajesh Banerjee Rajesh Banerjee Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

At 55, half my energy goes into remembering where I kept my glasses, let alone worrying about this! I have been taking losartan for years and haven't faced this issue, touchwood. If you are having trouble, just tell your doctor instead of suffering in silence, they have many options.

Abhay Verma Abhay Verma Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

Please don't go by what random people are suggesting online, everyone's body reacts differently to blood pressure medicine. If you are experiencing this, only your doctor can tell if it's the losartan or something else. Don't stop taking your BP meds on your own, that is very risky.

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Karan Shergill Karan Shergill Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Bro, high BP messes with your blood circulation anyway, which affects performance. Instead of just blaming the pill, try working on clean eating and some good cardio sessions. Obviously don't stop the medicine without asking your doc, but lifestyle changes help a lot here.

Meenakshi Sundaram Meenakshi Sundaram Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

My son was put on this for his kidney issue and we had so many worries about side effects. Please don't let him suffer in silence out of embarrassment. Speak to his doctor openly, they can adjust the dosage or find an alternative very safely.

Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

My uncle had this same doubt and he was literally searching online all night. Honestly, don't stress yourself reading weird articles on the internet. Just ask the doc directly, they deal with this stuff every single day.

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Siddharth Nair Siddharth Nair Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

Bro, between my 3 AM work calls, zero sleep, and high BP, everything is already down anyway. But seriously, my doctor said losartan is actually better on this front compared to older BP pills like beta-blockers. Still, ask your doc if you feel something is off.

Anjali Deshmukh Anjali Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Haan na, even my husband was worried about this when he started losartan. Actually, the doctor told us that high blood pressure itself can cause this issue, not just the tablet. Thoda walk and healthy food start karo, but consult your doctor once, ho na.

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