I started about 1 month ago and my B/P went down almost immediately. However, I now have very noticable bags under my eyes that I never had before. I heard of one other person having that same issue. Anyone else?
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Since I have been on this med I have sinusitis, wheezing, leg and joint pain, insomnia, and am now noticing more problems with itching and rashes. I have made these complaints to my doctor. I have seen warnings of the drugs in this category and don't understand what it will take other than death for doctors to make connections of the drug and side-effects when presented at office visits. Why does ...
Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/27/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I've used this drug for at leat 5 years now. I seem to have constant itching that is very annoying. It moves all over my body and has no rhyme or reason where it will itch next. I also have noticed bags under my eyes that are more prevalent then in the past.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/14/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I'm only on week 2, but I get dizzy fairly often. I hope this Rx just needs my body to adjust
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Patcheen | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/11/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I suffer from HBP, have a right kidney with no artery and a left with 2 arteries. Left kidney had an angioplasty on top pole due to Renal artery stenosis and was successful. Had litle luck with other BP meds until Atacand. It has worked, beautifully . Take it 16 mg in AM and 16mg before bed . BP's are at los 130's over 70's . Yes, have developed the under eye bags that I never had before .. Hard time getting insurance to cover but State programs will .. It works.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/4/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | Patient
4/2/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I started about 1 month ago and my B/P went down almost immediately. However, I now have very noticable bags under my eyes that I never had before. I heard of one other person having that same issue. Anyone else?
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/1/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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i started 14days ago and so far so good
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ron | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/3/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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bob | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/17/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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very good
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Matt | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/1/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I am 31 yrs. of age and I started atacand 16mg a day when I was 22 or 23. Now I suffer with high cholesterol and high tryglcerydes. I am not over weight and I watch what I eat. I just read that the water reducing agent in here may raise my tryglcerydes. I will report back after working closely with my doctor.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/28/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Lillian | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/25/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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It works, only it will really lower your blood pressure too low. I think it gives me back pain too.
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subman163 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/15/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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It has done the job, but I guess there is no generic brand for it. It is rather pricy and most part D companys do not cover it well.
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/5/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I have been on other blood pressure meds .and my pressure would always go to low causing me dizziness,lightheadness, since I have been on Atacand for about 2 months now I have been doing very well.
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mshomo | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/30/2007
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mandragore | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Started 2 1/2 years ago after being over-prescribed other drugs (clonidine, benicar, diltiazem..) & it seems to have the desired result, although one unpleasant side-effect is a loud pulse sound after about 4/5 hours after taking it (8 mg).
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Wesley | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
10/15/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I started using this drug due to a problem with a ongoinr caugh using altace 10 mg. once a day. Now using Atacand 16mg twicw a day. will report back.
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