Anita Shah Anita Shah Asked 5 months ago

Does losartan cause weight loss?

I've been on Losartan for my blood pressure for a while, and recently I've noticed some unexpected weight loss without really trying. I'm wondering if this could be a side effect of the medication. Is Losartan known to cause weight loss?

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Amit Patel Amit Patel Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago
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No, losartan typically does not cause weight loss. If you are losing weight suddenly, please consult your doctor.

Radhika Iyer Radhika Iyer Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Dealing with hormonal issues like PCOS has made me very careful about weight fluctuations. From what I know, losartan doesn't cause weight loss. It is safer to check with your doctor to see if there is another underlying cause for the drop.

Manish Pandey Manish Pandey Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I wish my BP medicines would double up as weight loss pills, but sadly losartan doesn't do that trick! If you are shedding weight, it is likely your diet or something else, not this tablet.

Varun Joshi Varun Joshi Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

My dad has been on losartan for a year and hasn't lost any weight due to it. If you're losing weight without trying, maybe just check your diet or talk to your doc. Don't worry too much!

Sanjay Sharma Sanjay Sharma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Haan, ismed weight loss jaisa kuch nahi hota hai. Agar bina exercise kiye weight kam ho raha hai, toh thoda dhyaan do na. Ek baar doctor se mil kar clear kar lo, khud se tension mat lena.

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Priyanka Nair Priyanka Nair Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Hey, don't stress too much about this. Losartan is generally weight-neutral, so it shouldn't be causing you to lose weight. If you feel weak or are losing weight rapidly, just give your doc a quick call to be safe, okay?

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

I know how stressful it is when your body changes suddenly and you don't know why. I also worried when my weight dropped after starting BP meds. Please don't suffer alone, sharing this worry with your doctor will bring you peace.

Hasmukh Shah Hasmukh Shah Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

I have taken various blood pressure medicines over the last twenty years. Losartan never caused any weight loss for me. Focus on eating wholesome meals and don't worry, but do mention it to your doctor on your next visit.

Savitri Rao Savitri Rao Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I have seen many discussions on this topic in our forum. Usually, losartan doesn't affect weight either way. If you are experiencing unexplained weight loss, it is always best to get a routine blood check and consult your physician.

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Ankita Das Ankita Das Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

It is quite rare for losartan to cause weight loss! 🌸 Maybe you are just eating healthier or staying active lately. Keep a track of it and check with your lovely doctor to be sure! 😊

Satish Kamble Satish Kamble Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Unexplained weight loss needs checking, but don't spend on fancy health packages immediately. Just ask your family doctor for a basic thyroid and blood sugar test. They are cheap and will rule out the common causes first.

Smita Gokhale Smita Gokhale Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Haan na, weight loss ho raha hai toh hume lagta hai sab theek hai, but checking is necessary. Actually, losartan usually doesn't cause this. Thoda doc se pooch lo toh tension door ho jayega, ho na.

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