Losartan and Hypothermia - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hypothermia is reported as a side effect among people who take Losartan (losartan potassium), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, also take Metformin, and have Type 2 diabetes.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hypothermia when taking Losartan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 170,768 people who have side effects when taking Losartan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Losartan?

Losartan has active ingredients of losartan potassium. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 177,692 Losartan users. Check the latest studies of Losartan.

What is Hypothermia?

Hypothermia (body temperature drops below the required temperature for normal metabolism and body functions) is found to be associated with 776 drugs and 997 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hypothermia.

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On Aug, 25, 2026

170,768 people reported to have side effects when taking Losartan.
Among them, 84 people (0.05%) have Hypothermia.

Among these 84 people:

What is the gender of people who have Hypothermia when taking Losartan? *

female: 72.73 %
male: 27.27 %

What is the age of people who have Hypothermia when taking Losartan? *

What are other drugs people take besides Losartan? *

What are other side effects people have besides Hypothermia? *

Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure): 36 people, 42.86%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 20.24%
Back Pain: 16 people, 19.05%
Peripheral Swelling: 16 people, 19.05%
Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 16 people, 19.05%
Lactic Acidosis (low ph in body tissues): 16 people, 19.05%
Cough: 15 people, 17.86%
Fever: 15 people, 17.86%
Arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat): 14 people, 16.67%
Appetite - Decreased (decreased appetite occurs when you have a reduced desire to eat): 13 people, 15.48%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Type 2 Diabetes: 13 people, 15.48%
Pain: 11 people, 13.10%
Allergic Rhinitis: 9 people, 10.71%
Rickets (softening of bones): 9 people, 10.71%
Hypokalemia (low potassium): 9 people, 10.71%
Headache (pain in head): 9 people, 10.71%
Migraine (headache): 9 people, 10.71%
Sleep Apnea Syndrome: 9 people, 10.71%
Sleep Disorder: 9 people, 10.71%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 8 people, 9.52%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Hypothermia:

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Browse all the conditions that are associated with Hypothermia:

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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 Losartan) and Losartan (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

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