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Is there a med that works better than losartan with coffee? without coffee it's 118/62 but up to 140/70 with coffee.

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Dr. James Chapman answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Caffeine: In some people, blood pressure is very sensitive to caffeine. This is not related to the losartan, but will likely occur with any antihypertensive medication. Consider decaffeinating.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 11/29/2015

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A member asked:

Is there a med that works better than losartan with coffee? without coffee it's 118/62 but up to 140/70 with coffee.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Chapman answered

Dr Petruska agreed

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