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46 People found this comment helpful

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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martha | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/30/2011
Condition: Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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have head pains, stomach pains. after 2 days don't want to take it for a mounth.

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granny RN | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/26/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Drowsy when I first take it.

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silverlady | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/9/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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My insurance has decided that this would work as good as Bencar and less expensive. I took for one month and found that my blood pressure has gone up quite a good amount. Had problem sleeping and noticed that vision started to get blurry. Call doctor and I am now back on Bencar and feeling better.

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Necee | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/8/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Was taking Diavan/HCT - which worked very well, but insurance stopped covering. Blood pressure is slightly higher now, experience muscle weakness and leg cramps,sometimes metal taste. I also experience insomnia and shortness of breath. I have also noticed a change in my vision,

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Cecil | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/30/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Developed cough, have leg cramps at night and severe itching of skin. Took Bencar before but too expensive to continue.

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sgw1956 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/27/2011
Condition: Severe Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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The HCTZ 12.5 mg caused me to have irregular heartbeats, chest pain, leg pain, swelling in the feet & ankles, fatigue, dizziness & feeling of doom. I thought I was having a MI but all cardiac workup results were negative. I got off the HCTZ & within 4 days I felt like a new person. Have not had any heart symtoms since Feb 2011 when I went off the medication. I had to dig but found here at WEBMD the very same symptoms I was having. These symptoms are not included in the PT info.

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jcing | 45-54 | Female | Patient
6/3/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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i have been taking losartan for 6 months 12.5 mg. once a day I am having leg cramps fatigue frequent urination shortness of breath nasal congestion works great on lowering by blood pressure makes me feel lousey the trade off is NOT worth it!!!

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[email protected] | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/2/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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my blood pressure went up after I started taking this pill. I did not have that problem when on Hyzaar/ 100/25

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/27/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I was on Hyzarr for over a year with no problems, but since I have switched to the generic form, Losartin HC I have dizzy spells, a metallic taste in my mouth, nausea,very tired and my blood pressure has gone up slightly.

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cdp7238 | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/22/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I was taking Lisinopril for my blood pressure problem but developed a chronic cough. My doctor switched me to Losartan-HDC which elimated the cough, managed my blood pressure but have developed chronic nasal congestion and experience leg cramps at night.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/21/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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BP was 194/100 and climbing. Lisinopril made me cough all the time & my eyes water; I felt awful. Switched to Losartan-HDC & my BP dropped to 125/71 & remains in that range. I have some dry mouth/dry nasal issues & just drink more water. Pleased with the results.

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MeanDonnaJean | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/8/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been on Hyzaar for many years without problem and with very minimal side effects, if any at all. It has kept my extremely high blood pressure within the normal range, which is exactly what its supposed to do. Since my prescription recently expired my M.D. prescribed Losar which I was unfamiliar with...until I came here and found out its the same as Hyzaar. I do however occasionally take an additional medication as a diuretic (Lasix) because the Hyzaar doesn't seem to do the trick for me in that department anymore. Overall though I am very pleased with Hyzaar/Losar (but don't even get me started on that darn Lasix!)Read More Read Less

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cfktn | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/4/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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terrible cough

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/29/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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No reason why I was switched from Diavan/HCT which was perfectly effective except insurance wouldn't cover it. It seems less expensive, but I think it is causing me to be more dizzy & I dehydrate much quicker.

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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/26/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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persistent coughing

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Rue70 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/25/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/2/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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I was on the Brand of Tevetan and my doctor put me on this. Haven't had any problems other than being thirsty. So I drink extral fluids.

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haley | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/29/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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it has kept my blood pressure down.

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RIka | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/15/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | Patient
2/22/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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