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A member asked:

After two days since i take cozaar (losartan) for hypertension i felt depressed, can this be related?

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Dr. David Lipkin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Possible but :: Depression is not a common side effect of Cozaar, (losartan) but it has been reported infrequently. Thus, while unlikely the cause of your depression there is a small chance it's responsible. Discuss this with your physician.

Answered 10/12/2015

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