This medication is causing fluid retention in my feet and lower legs.
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Feeling extremely tired, weak, tightness in chest, feelings of sadness, severe low back pain, twitching muscles. BP still 140's over 90's, seeing the doctor tomorrow am to change meds.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/21/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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I took the drug for 1 week and and woke up with extreme swelling in my feet and ankles..my eyelids were swollen and I had itching of the arms and legs...awful experience
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/30/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I had to go off this medicine due to excessive swelling in feet & ankles.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/19/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Mostly dry mouth and constipation, however the BP is the best it has been in a long time. Nothing else worked for me. In the summer when the weather is warmer I do notice red blotches on my lower legs and swelling in that area also.
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katruddy60 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/28/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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compliant patient | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/16/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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My BP has decreased significantly when i started using this with atenolol. however, i noticed tenderness and heaviness in my breasts first thing in the morning - not sure if its related, but it was noteworthy that just after beginning the treatment, this started to occur. I take my medication at night...
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kay w | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/7/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Mouth and nose dry -dry cough - hair loss -kidney function wierd
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Musky | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/13/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Worked better than other medications I've taken and it didnt give me ED like the other meds did. My BP went from 180/115 to 125/70.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/22/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/12/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/27/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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only side effect I have had is swelling of my lower calf.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/1/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I would like to know the side effects of this medication.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/31/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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After taking two pills I had a cardiac arrest,the treatment was making me feel quite ill. I had a further cadiac arrest the next day, and have now been taken off this medication & take Valsatan only
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rufus | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/22/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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i realty dont know what the question mean but i get up in morning and take my morning medication,s and began my day with no side effect,s of any kind
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Exforge | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/26/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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I have been taking exforge for about 3 years and twice have had a bout of vertigo. They can't prove that it is related. Never had it before taking.
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lady | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/13/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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shortly after taking will feel over-all better, then i will suffer mega head pain-joint pain-weakness-dry mouth-thirst, not good for a person with congestive heart failure,angiana attacks, pretty scary stuff,dificulty walking, super tired, its suppose to be new and great i want to give it a chance, just not sure if the few hours of relief are worth the end results
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/6/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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NOW, I SWEAT,HAVE WEAK SPELLS, ALWAYS THRISTY, HAVE TROUBLE SLEEPING. OH YEAH, HAD TO GO ON LASIK AND POTASSIUM BECAUSE OF SWELLING.NOT SUCH A GOOD THING. BUT, MY BLOOD PRESSURE IS EXCELLENT.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/6/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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good!!
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bob b | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/23/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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I do have a headach and a rash that is very itchy, but my BP has gone from 175/95 down to 128/78 in 35 days.
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patricia | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/10/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I am experiencing extreme sweating episodes. Heart paplitations and chest tightness. Shortness of breathe. This medication is not a good drug for everyone. Doctors are too quick to dismiss the side effects because they seem to outweigh the benefits
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kg | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/29/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Started taking this drug in March. Have been taking for 4 months. Have experienced few side effects. Sometimes dry mouth. Drink a lot of water.
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