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I'm on losartan. used other bp meds before. any bp meds that don't give a mild chest/arm tightness? i also have gerd. i believe symptoms from bp meds.

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Dr. Amrit Singh answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No: Usually no GERD and arm and chest tightness with BP meds, especially with Losartan again

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/11/2019

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