[sonrise57]

This was a surprise I learned when my Dr. had to change my script because my usual blook pressure med is out of stock. Interesting.

[donozark]

May I ask what your usual BP med was? VA was backlogged on Amlodipine but finally came through. Was down to about 4 pills!

[treetopsandroofs]

Did you just recently change to Losartan? May I ask from what?

I was switched from Valsartan to Losartan a year or so ago BECAUSE of China.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-01-30/chinese-heart-drug-valsartan-recall-shows-fda-inspection-limits

[ConservativeMind]

A slightly better generic ARB: Telmisartan.

[entropy12]

Best method of avoiding lung infections is hard exercise forcing lungs to work overtime. That flushes out all the little condo’s germs and viruses love to build in your lungs.

[Bonemaker]

I’ve been on it for years.

[treetopsandroofs]

Just a “small” risk of cancer...

https://www.webmd.com/hypertension-high-blood-pressure/valsartan-losatran-bp-med-recalls-2018-19

[Vermont Lt]

I would bet a healthy blood pressure has a better relationship with success in fighting the virus.

[logi_cal869]

Yes. ARBs have been known for their effect for over a month.

Institutionally, ARBs don’t exist. Just like hydroxychloroquine.

Shameful new chapter to my book about what I derisively-label ‘M&M’...

[mylife]

All I know is losartan rocks as a BP med! It works great, no side effects.

[RatRipper]

My cardiologist tried me on Losartin several years ago. I think I am allergic to it. I felt horrible when I took it.

[rainee]

I take 25mg Losartan, no side effects & only thing that has really helped my BP...

[bobcat62]

You could try a Mexican pharmacy.

The family brought a 6 month supply of Losartan back from Mexico a few weeks ago.

[SuperLuminal]

For later...