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Chronic headaches 2 months.take losartin 100mg been on for 6 months.take my bp at home morning i average 150/100 as day goes its drops 135/90. night goesup. they say i have sleep apnea. but im concerned brain cancer. maybe losartin headache? or bc?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I answered your question yesterday. Your blood pressure is high and it needs to be addressed but your concern about headache as a possible side effect of losartan is also logic. I suggest changing Losartan to a different anti-hypertensive class such as calcium channel blocker as a trial. If headache resolves after 2 weeks, Losartan is the culprit. Optimally, your BP should be less than 130/80.

Answered 11/29/2022

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Suggest you follow Dr. Le's advice and deal with your blood pressure directly with your regular doctor. Your mild hypertension is NOT causing your headaches, and it is not a high probability that your Losartan is the culprit. Your sleep apnea may be a trigger and needs to be treated as it may be causing your symptoms. Discuss your fears of brain cancer with your doctor, directly.

Answered 11/29/2022

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