Start using this med valsartan 160 mg/Hctz 12.5 for about a mo. now.The side effects are unbearable. chest pain,dizziness,shortness of breath , legs/arms pain,blurry vision (intermittent) cough, sore throat(severe/constant),bloody nose,weakness and flu symptoms. But I'm trying to stick to it in hope that my body will adjust.why? works so well, bring BP down to 123/63 from 170/95 .If it doesn't w...
I have H.B. preshure but not as high until I started using this new med Valsartan. yes I had a spike of 160/94 - 47 after missing a dose (one a day of 160 mg).
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beach babe | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
8/2/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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doesnt make me feel tired.Brings my blood pressure down better than any other medicine I have taken.It is too expensive now since my insurance doesnt want to pay.
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realdeal55 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/25/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/19/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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MyOneandOnly | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/1/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Diovan 320mg tab 1 daily I had lightheadedness for the first 5 days but then it went away. It was Great but costly. I had to change because of the high cost $470.00 with insurance. Replcement Med cost $18.00 and I feel Great!.
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mag | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/20/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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My blood pressure was reduced to normal after only 4 days use.
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Bap | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/28/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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mildred | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/12/2013
Condition: Prevention of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation
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none,,,ok
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gloria | 65-74 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/30/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Valsartan | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/26/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Taken Diovan HCT for 8 yrs. with NO! problems. Isurance company switchted to Valsartan and experienced dry or burning in eyes; fatigue, restless and tiredness.
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Tom (IRISH) | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/29/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I have been taking Valsartan,for yrs,because of HBP.I have Diabetes & have been retaining fluids. I am taking Lasix but am still retaining fluids.My PCP put me on Spirolactone& told me too cut out the Valsartan first if I didn't feel well.I am on vacation in another state & don't know if I'm doing the correct thing! Tom
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skubietwo | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
4/10/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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The drug by itself was fine. Used an HCTZ with it. O.K. Too expensive as combination. Need to get Valsartan separately.
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TONY1044 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/29/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I promised that I'd be back to give an update on this med.the first 3 mos on this drug was an uphill battle for me as posted .All sort of side effects..but I insisted cuz I wanted it to work for me.I cut the 160/12.5 in half and take one half in the morning,the other at night. works wonder . Now I'm back to full strength and no side effects.Give ur body some time to adjust to the med and u'll definitely be pleased.
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valsartan | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/18/2013
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lisinopril replacement not working as well as lisinopril
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/17/2013
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heatache
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/21/2013
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Allergic reaction with one dose. Bright red, hot, itchy face. Required steroids to reverse the reaction.
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TONY1044 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/14/2013
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Start using this med valsartan 160 mg/Hctz 12.5 for about a mo. now.The side effects are unbearable. chest pain,dizziness,shortness of breath , legs/arms pain,blurry vision (intermittent) cough, sore throat(severe/constant),bloody nose,weakness and flu symptoms. But I'm trying to stick to it in hope that my body will adjust.why? works so well, bring BP down to 123/63 from 170/95 .If it doesn't work I'll have the Dr. reduce the dosage to 80/12.5 and I'm taking it now w/2 full glasses of water hoping that will keep the side effects at bay. I'll keep u posted. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 65-74 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/20/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Aziz | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/11/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/16/2012
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It caused me to have upper respiratory symptoms. By the time I figured it out, I went into asthma.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
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