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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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/24/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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I have musle cramps in legs and hips, weight gain and allover feeling of tiredness. Not good for me.
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Khandi4474 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/22/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Tends to make me a bit sleepy about 30 mins. after taking it, but overall, my BP dropped to normal levels within 2 days of taking it. No serious side effects except a little back pain at night that may or may not be related. No increase in glucose levels although I'm type 2 diabetic on insulin and another injectable for control. I've taken several BP meds and strengths but taking just one of the 100/25 mg. is working fantastic!!!
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MrsFixer | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/1/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I developed severe depression and anxiety shortly after starting this medicine. I gained a lot of weight and I am restless at night, therefore tired and want to sleep all day.
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donna | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/28/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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i need to know if i can eat grapefruit with this drug
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/25/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Has anyone else expierenced any shoulder pain muscle cramps with this medication
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/11/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I want to know what the active and the inactive ingredients are in this white round Losartan by Sandoz Co.
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Healthyme | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/10/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I take the Losartan 100mg. Once a day.
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lynne | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/23/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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Side effects - muscle pain, feeling of being dehydrated, salty taste, dry mouth, prespiration, loss of energy
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/20/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have experienced no negative side effects to this medication, I have a very sensitive system so this is a good thing this medication has been very effective
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Former Bencar user | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/11/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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It lowered my bp but my vision is blurry and it has caused a bad rash on my eye lids and below my eyes. They also itch and are runny. Just horrible! I have to call my doctor in the morning.
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Tom | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/30/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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I started this drug approx. 2 years ago. 1 year ago the Dr reommended I use a niacin also. 2 weeks ago I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. After doing some research I found that both of these can make you hyperglycemic. Great! I have stopped the niacin but with little insurance I will stay with Losartan/HCTZ because it does keep the b.p. within range and I have not experienced any side effects.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/29/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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This medication often causes my blood pressure to be very low. I suffer with muscles pains and cramps, my hair is thinning very badly and I often experience a breathless feeling.
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bails | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/11/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I've been taking this med for just a bit less than a month. My headaches are gone, but I have dry mouth through the night and my nose is so stopped up that I thought I had a bad cold - but I had no other symptoms. I'm sure it's this medicine. I hadn't thought about my newfound back pain as being caused by this script, but after reading these reviews, I'm beginning to wonder. It's time to go back to a cheaper, older med that worked better for me.
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ferndok | 75 or over | Male | Patient
12/5/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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can this drug cause severe back pain
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/17/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Switched to this medication from Diovan HCTZ because of insurance company and my blood pressure averaging borderline numbers when on Diovan my pressure ran on average 116/70. Feel dizzy a lot and muscle soreness and cramping.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/13/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Switched to this medication at the urging of my insurance carrier. The results have been equal to my previous. The only difference I have is that I have developed a chronic dry cough.
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nlee | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/22/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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i have not had any problems so far while on this drug and bp is normal.
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canderson0423 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/22/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Been taking this medication for about 3 months, and started great, but this month I started having irregular hearbeats. Dizziness, leg cramps, and knee pain. In addition i feel fatigue and have had change in my vision. My blood pressure readings prior to taking Losartan htcz was runnung 140/100 now they are running 112/66. I feel horrible most of the time and will be requesting a change with my rx.
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RJT | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/6/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Was switched from Lisinapril 40mg to Losartan HCTZ 100/25mg and BP dropped from average 145/80 to 120/70 with no adverse side affects to complain about.
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Amber V. | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/14/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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I was taking Diovan/HCT for about 18 months. The insurance company wanted me to switch my medication due to the cost. My doctor put me on Losartan/HCTZ. My blood presure at times is slightly higher than when I was taking Diovan/HCT, but overall it is in an acceptable range and my doctor is happy with the numbers. I have no side effects from this medication.
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