Cozaar and Status epilepticus - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Status epilepticus is reported as a side effect among people who take Cozaar (losartan potassium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Prilosec, and have Dementia.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Status epilepticus when taking Cozaar. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 43,582 people who have side effects when taking Cozaar from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Cozaar?

Cozaar has active ingredients of losartan potassium. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 45,124 Cozaar users. Check the latest studies of Cozaar.

What is Status epilepticus?

Status epilepticus (a life-threatening condition in which the brain is in a state of persistent seizure) is found to be associated with 670 drugs and 948 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Status epilepticus.

On Jul, 19, 2026

43,582 people reported to have side effects when taking Cozaar.
Among them, 15 people (0.03%) have Status epilepticus.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Cozaar when they have Status epilepticus? *

What is the gender of people who have Status epilepticus when taking Cozaar? *

female: 93.33 %
male: 6.67 %

What is the age of people who have Status epilepticus when taking Cozaar? *

What are other drugs people take besides Cozaar? *

What are other side effects people have besides Status epilepticus? *

Abdominal Pain: 4 people, 26.67%
Musculoskeletal Pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves): 3 people, 20.00%
Urinary Incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination): 3 people, 20.00%
Hyponatremia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration): 3 people, 20.00%
Reversible Posterior Leukoencephalopathy Syndrome (a brain disease with generalized seizures and headache): 3 people, 20.00%
Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 2 people, 13.33%
Insomnia (sleeplessness): 2 people, 13.33%
Circulatory Collapse: 2 people, 13.33%
Chest Pain: 2 people, 13.33%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 13.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Suicide Attempt: 1 person, 6.67%
Peritonitis (inflammation of the peritoneum, the thin tissue that lines the inner wall of the abdomen and covers most of the abdominal organs): 1 person, 6.67%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 1 person, 6.67%
High Blood Cholesterol: 1 person, 6.67%
Epilepsy (common and diverse set of chronic neurological disorders characterized by seizures): 1 person, 6.67%
Diverticulitis (digestive disease which involves the formation of pouches (diverticula) within the bowel wall): 1 person, 6.67%
Depression: 1 person, 6.67%
Dementia (madness): 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Cozaar:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Status epilepticus:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Lai SW, Lin HF, Lin CL, Liao KF, "No association between losartan use and acute pancreatitis in hypertensive patients", Eur J Hosp Pharm, 2017 Mar .
Lai SW, Lin HF, Lin CL, Liao KF, "No association between losartan use and acute pancreatitis in hypertensive patients", Eur J Hosp Pharm, 2017 Mar .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on losartan potassium (the active ingredients of Cozaar) and Cozaar (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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