I was taking benicar htc for the last 4 months and it worked great but the cost was too high even with insurance. I changed to losartan-hctz100/12.5 which is the generic for hyzaar. It is every bit as effective as benicar with no side effects. My blood pressure without medication is 150/95. With losartan it runs 115/70. I highly recommend this cost effective medication.
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I was diagnosed with high blood pressure a few years ago
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LVZ | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/2/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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This is the 5th med I have used?
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ricardo | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/12/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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prescribed after losartan alone did work well enough
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irisheyes777 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/27/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I was switched from Lipitor for obvious reason more than one year ago. I have found my blood pressure more controlable on Losartan than on Lipitor. It is very easy to take with or without food, and remember, it may cause urination about 4 hours after takin, so please take it during the day or morning so you won't have to interrupt your sleep. Happy in Arizona. I am female and 68 years young.
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Bullet | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/26/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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memomma2 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/25/2013
Condition: Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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only thing seem to help with my B/P
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/13/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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especially no side effects. high bp effectively controlled.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/6/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/27/2012
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/7/2012
Condition: Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
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JMS | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/28/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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My BP has not gone down after 4weeks on this med. It was 146/102 with a pulse of 106 this morning. That seems to be Avg. for myself on this medication. Will ask my Dr. for an alternative next week.
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losartan | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/19/2012
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janie61 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/14/2012
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This medication has caused severe dryness in my mouth and it feels like I have cotton in my mouth...
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paul58 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/8/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/26/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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my bp doesnt go down like it did with diovan
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Badbunny | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/25/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Since I started taking this medicine 7 months ago, I've developed severe pain in my right leg constantly. Have been taking OTC arthritis pain medication but it doesn't really help. I suspect it's the Losartan HCTZ. My pressure isn't low 146/90 today. And my hair is falling out and much thinner than it was before I started taking this medication.
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thorabz | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/20/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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It lower my bloodpressure and does not experience any side effects.
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Anonymous | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/16/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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jack | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/3/2012
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controll bloodpressure
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Bandit | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/17/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I am taking this for high blood pressure and to protect my kidneys from further damage. It has worked. Frank C.
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Lady Di | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/18/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I've been taking this drug for less than a year , hasn't really moved my pressure anywhere. Terrible metallic taste in my mouth, feel nausea alot and overall terrible feeling. Gonna try going on something else.
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