I'm on the highest dose once per day. It has not lowered my BP even 1 point.
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bp | 35-44 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/23/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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This drug has worked well for me. however it is very expensive. has not became genric as of today.
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mssoto111 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/8/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been Tarka2 for almost 5 years now.It keeps my blood pressure under control.The only side effects I had was headaches, which went away after the first 3 months.
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cturning6ubc6b | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/7/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I am allergic to many meds so I stay with what works and has no side effects for me
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mflynn6680 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/23/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Overall, I have very happy with Tarka. I started with the lower dose and am now on the higher dose of 4/240. But now I have to take another bp med (Diovan-80mg) in the evening to keep my bp low until the morning dose of Tarka. I am still not sure if both will work together ok.
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yphsby | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/20/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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control of high blood pressure is not steady, sometimes great other times not very good at all.
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/16/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/2/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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moosejoe | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
10/23/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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been taking for 2 yrs, keeps blood presure normal
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precious | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/1/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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This medication has really help me.
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Kim | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/11/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have taken this medication for several years and my bp is great. I take this along with Toprol XL.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/20/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Dry cough cannot get rid of it
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Mrs C | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/1/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been on it for 3 years. It works wonderful for my BP but does cause some coughing. Not bad enough to require changing it since it controlls BP so well.
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Robin | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/19/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Tarka worked well to reduce my blood pressure for the couple of months I was on it. I had to stop taking it though b/c it caused me to have frequent upper respiratory illnesses and I developed a severe persistent cough. I coughed all day and all night, nothing relieved it until I stopped taking the Tarka. It is listed a possible side effect. I dont know why this side effect affected me so severely.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/8/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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I HAVE USED THIS DRUG FOR 8 YEARS, AND IT HAS KEPT MY BLOOD PRESSURE AT AN AVERAGE OF 115/70, BEFORE I STARTED TAKING IT MY # WAS 140/90. MY DR. SAID I PROBABLY INCREASED MY LIFE BY 10 YEARS BECAUSE I STARTED CONTROLLING MY BLOOD PRESSURE WHEN I WAS 38 YR.OLD.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/12/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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I have been on this for 1 year now and it has worked perfectly. BP down to 120/77 from 160/100.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/6/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have used Tarka for more than 3 yrs and my blood pressure has been stabilized with no spikes upward for the past three years
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/13/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I had been taking Tarka for about 3 years and found it kept my blood pressure under control. About 8 months ago, I joined Weight Watchers, used their Core Plan, and have lost a total of 31 pounds. As a result, my blood pressure has dropped a considerable amount, due to the weight loss. My doctor and I are extremely satisfied with this medication.
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Anonymous |
10/28/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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I'm on the highest dose once per day. It has not lowered my BP even 1 point.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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