User Reviews for Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide (Diovan HCT)

Was diagnosed with high blood pressure back in 2009 and was prescribed Valsartian 160mg and that worked fine for many years and kept me at about 130/83 or less until about 2 years ago and my BP started creeping up into the 140/85 and sometimes up in the 150/90 range. Basically the 160 Valsartan was not able to keep my BP in check as it did before So my doc then put me on the combination Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide and after about 3 weeks on that combination now my BP is 120/80 and often less than that. So I think in my case the combination drug has worked well. for whatever reason my BP reached a point where just Valsartan alone was no longer effective.So thankful that this combo drug. has my BP normal again.Read More Read Less

Been using this medication for many many years. I’m really sensitive to drugs and recall having a few side effects in the beginning but it went away after a week or so. I have had no side effects at all since then and has been controlling my blood pressure well.

It has been just over a week since taking and I have had headaches, lightheadedness, and not much energy. Prior I felt stronger but Med. for B.P was failing. Dr. switched me to this and I feel worse. I don't do well on meds. It dosen't take much to upset my functions, I tend to be allergic to many things.

This medication seems to work well with the other drugs that I am taking with very little side effects.

this med. has been recalled for containing a cancer causing ingredient. it was o.k. until made in china.causes joint pain and aches all over body..

This drug has been recalled.

The diuretic adds a few more trips to the bathroom per day. That inconvenience is more than offset by the consistently good blood pressure control (115-110 over 80-70) each measurement) I'm getting. Absolutely no side effects.

NO side effects at all, had bad heart palpitations on Lisinopril so they switched me to Valsartan. No issues since.

This wasn't the first drug they tried me out on, but it was the first one that worked well and didn't give me any side effects. I have an extensive family history of hypertension, and so far this drug has been wonderful for controlling mine.

Had very high b/p and needed to take meds. Worked closely with dr. until we figured out what was effective. That's the secret! Been on 80-12.5 plus metoproplol/tart50mg. and have gotten it under control. Take control of your health people! Do some homework! If you need to, get a new dr.!

High pitch ringing in my ears also light headed and constant pressure feeling in my ears.

I usually take my BP medication right before I go to bed, but this generic version of Diovan causes my mouth to go so dry that my tongue feels swollen and my mouth so cotton dry I can't sleep. I have irregular heart beats and palpation's, I can't take it anymore, it is awful.

I use the valsatan-HTZ80/12.5. watch the manufacturer. cigina switched, was feeling honorably for two months. realized what is was. I had to find somewhere hoe had the right manufacturer.

Switched from 160 mg of Diovan to generic Valsartan, same dosage. Within a couple of weeks, bp spikes increased and was sick with nausea for over a week. My doctor switched me back to the brand name and the nausea stopped and bp leveled out. Valsartan does not work for me. I'm paying an extra $500 a year for the brand name but I'm lucky that I have that option.

Heart palpations, extreme weakness

Insurance switched me from Diovan to Valsartan, I experienced heart palpatations, headaches, hearing my heartbeat in my ears, and dizziness.

Unfortunately, I did not discover the switch from Diovan to this generic for quite some time; during which I have suffered from erratic and very high bp, not to mention other symptoms such as nausea, stiff joints, muscle pains, fatigue, etc. This generic drug has caused me enormous grief, physically and emotionally! I am trying to get back on Diovan asap!

My blood pressure has gone way up. I didn't realize my pharmacy switched this until I went to doc with coughing and chest issues. I have also noticed dizziness and nausea. Switching back. You can get a card for $4 through Diovan. Do not take these meds

I have been having coughs about 3 to 4 times a day sometimes about 3 4 hours apart, cough two/three times then ok. Is coughing associated with Valsartan??

I have decreased urination,itching a lot, drymouth. I asked the dr to change the medication, but she says you are doing fine on it. I drink a lot of fluids counting milk, water and tea (one cup). At times, ihave palpitations and have taken 250mg. Of magnesium. Blood work showed low onmagnesium. Going to have it checked agai . One GP Dr told me not to drink a lot of water when my Ankles were swollen