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10 People found this comment helpful

Blood pressure was consistently 200 over 160. Doc prescribed Exforge -- which lowered BP by 20. Switched to generic Amlodipine/Valsartan HCTZ (with diuretic). BP has consistently been 120 over 80 or lower for the past four years. This med was a life saver. My father died of a heart attack in his early 60's, my brother died of a heart attack in his early 60s. Genetics aside, this med has worked exc...

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4 People found this comment helpful

Systemic rash for several weeks. Very expensive.

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LindaK | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/22/2024
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Lowered BP but has caused extreme vertigo/dizziness

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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/18/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/8/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Is this recalled? I have been on it 10 years.

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susiebeighle | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/10/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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my eyes are swelling

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gramma | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/11/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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causes dizziness and balance problems

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Hartman | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/17/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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High blood pressure... 210 over 160 consistently. This medication has brought it under control... I do have swelling of feet and lower legs - however blood pressure is now 120 over 80.

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Arvis Taitt | 65-74 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/17/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/15/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Very effective in controling my blood pressure.

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smokie | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/19/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Blood pressure was consistently 200 over 160. Doc prescribed Exforge -- which lowered BP by 20. Switched to generic Amlodipine/Valsartan HCTZ (with diuretic). BP has consistently been 120 over 80 or lower for the past four years. This med was a life saver. My father died of a heart attack in his early 60's, my brother died of a heart attack in his early 60s. Genetics aside, this med has worked exceptionally well for me.

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exforge | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/29/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Systemic rash for several weeks. Very expensive.

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Mike | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/28/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Swelling of the feet and ankles along with some rashes and itching around my ankles.

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[email protected] | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
8/19/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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patient has lost 40 pounds and doctor says he can get off hypertension medicine. Trying to find recommendations for discontinuation

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/2/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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JR | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/29/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I experienced swelling of feet and vivid night dreams. I will be going off the drug because my med provider will not pay for it.

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Chip | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/15/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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OK except for swelling of feet and ankles, and rash on feet and ankles

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bigchief101@people pc.co, | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/27/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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this drug is very effective however i am having problems with impotence

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LOU | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/15/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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