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When I was diagnosed as hypertensive, my blood pressure was 238/170. This medication, within a month, brought my pressure down to 110/70 on average. I had no side effects except for some slight dizzy spells when I first started taking it as my body was used to having high pressure. My body had to readjust with lower pressure. The only thing I do not like is that Exforge is not available in gener...

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jk | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/10/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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after 5 days blood pressure high 166/89. lower legs sting. lack energy at times. Previously on norvasc generic 5mg

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oldharleyguy | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/31/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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BP stable. been using for 3 months. have experienced dizziness, flushing, swollen feet, hands. Itching of the arms and flush breakout. thinking of going back to micartis.

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Kay | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/17/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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My BP often read in the area of 200/190. Within days of taking exforge, my BP went back to 120/80. Unfortunately,my feet are swollen,am more tired than normal and I have muscle pain every day.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/13/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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My feet and hand swell. What can i do

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5/13/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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tori22 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/2/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I've only been taking med for a couple of weeks, BP is down to 130/84. But now I have diarheaa, uncomfortable but not painful feeling in upper abdomen and some dizziness.

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Eleanir | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/11/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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I have experience swelling of my feet and ankles. Although my blood pressure is commpletly under control, I am concerned about this side effect

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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/1/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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The medication lowered my blood pressure, but it caused my hands to itch terribly and swell. I have only been taking this medication for a week.

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jgmille | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/26/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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If you have,diastolic heart failure, do not take this medication. Their own research showed it can lead to significant increase in morbidity and mortality if you have this type of heart failure.I wound up in the ER after taking Exforge for 3 weeks. It had lowered the blood flow/pressure to the point my body thought I was bleeding and went into shock. People with diastolic heart failure do not tolerate low blood pressure well. Readings below 130/80 can bring on ischemic stroke like symptoms.

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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/25/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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it brought the blood pressure down except the top number stayed high

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WEBMD | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/11/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been on Exforge 3Mos. Very little change in BP. My high 145/90 low 125/79. Side effects, flushing,aching legs especially knees also hands.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/3/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Desai | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/28/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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grytckr | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/24/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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The drug works well but it seems to bother my feet and ankles. I have experienced swelling and discomfort in my feet by the end of the day. I just have to kick off my shoes.

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ejcal70 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/22/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Overall, I have been satisfied with the results. My blood pressure has been down since I started taking Exforge. Some mild side effects: runny nose, congestion; diarrhea.

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Patty | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/19/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Satisfied up til now. But after 2 1/2 months I'm getting some real bad side effects. Dizzy, nightmares, loss of energy, weakness of legs, numbness in feet and now a closeness in my chest. Back to the Doc for a full blood workup ASAP. I hate new meds! Ya never know what they really do to you.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/26/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I went to the hospital and I had been on Benicar. Blood pressure kept spiking so the doctor gave me this med. I've had a lot of flushing since being on this but not sure if this is the cause. I've also had a slight headache since then. Any ideas?

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Idahogal | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/23/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have no side effects from this drug. No other drugs worked within 3 weeks I went from 194/116 to 115/76 no more shakes or headaces.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/21/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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this drug worked very well for me almost from the beginning. went from 155/100 to l30/80 and even further down, rarely going back to 140/90.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/20/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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lower peripheral neuropathy, frequent urination, swelling of lower extremities

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