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Full cardio and gi work up no issues except reflux. have had chest pain and reflux since changing to losartan from ccb and ace. what r other options?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Worth a trial: If your symptoms are strongly believed to be a side effect from Losartan it is probably worth a discontinuation trial. Would try a different ARB, same class, after few days with tight monitoring of your blood pressure. Talk to your prescriber.

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Answered 3/26/2015

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A member asked:

Full cardio and gi work up no issues except reflux. have had chest pain and reflux since changing to losartan from ccb and ace. what r other options?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Dr Ali agreed

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