Losartan Excretion In Urine

Updated

I passed six partially dissolved Losartan pills in my urine. Doctors and pharmacists tell me that it is impossible, but I collected it in a bottle for analysis. Has this happened to anyone else??? They are all the same dimensions and shape as my Losartan pills. They are definitely not rocks.

4 Replies

Earliest Newest Votes
1

I passed six partially dissolved generic Losartin with no. APO 50 mg pills white round pills in my urine with no pain whatsoever. I kept several pills for analysis. My doctor and pharmacist said that it is impossible. They are all the same size, color and dimension of my Losartan pills. They are definitely not stones. Did this ever happen to anyone else? Any advice? They are not being absorbed by my body so they can't be doing me any good,

Was this helpful? 0
2

Hi June,

Does this happen with other substances as well (other pills, certain foods, etc)?
I would find that unusual if the entire pill is going through your digestive system without being metabolized.

After doing a bit more research on the issue, it seems as though the indigestible medication is possibly due to what's called "a fast colonic transit".

A fast colonic transit is when your gastrointestinal tract moves any ingested products from your mouth to the toilet too quickly. Thus, the ability of the body to metabolize and breakdown those products are inevitably impossible. It may very well be a one-time event and would go away on its own. Or, it may be from enzyme dysfunction which metabolizes the drug.

I would highly recommend discussing this with a specialized gastroenterologist. Also, cutting out any dairy products from your diet and supplementing with raw digestive enzymes (including eating more fruits and veggies) would be very beneficial as well in my opinion.

I hope this helps!

Was this helpful? 0
3

Well first, I'd like to assure you that just because the shell of the pill is expelled doesn't necessarily mean that the medication has not been used by your body. Many pills use an outer shell to help protect your stomach, but the medication is still released.

https:/­/­www.medschat.com/­wiki/­Losartan/­

Now that said, they are correct that it should not be possible for them to exit the body via your urinary tract.

Have they done any testing or analyzed your evidence?

I've never heard of such a thing before, so have serious concerns regarding what may be going on. Normally such pill shells would be excreted in your feces.

Was this helpful? 0
4

Impossible. Urine is made from the blood. Nothing larger than a protien molecule can be absorbed into the blood stream. Are you sure you didn't drop the pills in the toilet?

Was this helpful? 0

More Discussions:

Experiencing blood in urine while on losartan potassium 25mg

How much is too much blood and how long will this symptom continue after stopping losartan potassium? ## That is not a n...

1 REPLY
Clindamycin excretion rate

I have read every question and reply on this forum and not one time does it mention how long it takes for this particula...

1 REPLY
morphine abg 60 excretion rate

I took half of a morphine abg 60. This has caused erectile disfunction. How long will this last? ## Hello, Pablo! How ar...

1 REPLY
oxycontin op 40mg excretion rate

How long will 1/2 of an Oxycontin OP 40 mg remain in my system?...

amoxicillin antibiotic excretion rate

How long does amoxicillin remain in your system? I started it on Dec 17th for a sinus infection. I took another pill thi...

1 REPLY
Bentyl (Dicyclomine) excretion rate

I've been on Bentyl (Dicyclomine) for 2 months and have been experiencing bad headaches among other side effects. I&...

1 REPLY
what is the cause of frequent viginal excretion

What is the general cause of yellow vaginal excretion ## Some discharge is completely normal, however, if it is very fre...

1 REPLY
losartan interaction with pain medication

Is there a safe over the counter pain medication to take while using losartan 50mg? I have a painful bunion on my toe. #...

1 REPLY
Losartan interaction

I take Losartan for high blood pressure. I was also on HRT Femeston. I have stopped taking HRT and now take Dong Quai an...

1 REPLY
Taking Losartan for High Blood Pressure

I was just put on Losartan. I was told to take the pill once a day one hour before bedtime, because the pill can make yo...

6 REPLIES