Was started on Losinopril but it gave me a bad cough after just a short time, so switched to Losartan. It took a few weeks to kick in but my blood pressure is down in the 120s/70s range (was 140s/90s). I take 25 mg at night before bed. Initially the first week I would get a little dizzy after intense exercise like a spin class but that went away after a week or so. Now have had no side effects and...
Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/20/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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was on micardis 80/25 now am on hyzaar 25/12.5 dizziness has not subsided after 6 days! i dont know if i can deal with it. bp is low though although it was with micardis the dose was just too high BP was 100/60. i was a 160/110 patient. quite a difference! anyone else extremely dizzy?
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Jhon | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/3/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Changed medication from Avapro 300 to Cozaar 25 by medical prescriber
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/26/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I've taken this medication for over two years and have no side effects. I've had the dosage increased and still no ill effects.
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Mero | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/21/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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JDC | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/7/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I Have had know serious side effects,and I'm quite happy about taking the drug.The Clinic I attend once a year have been pleased enough with my blood pressure readings,since I started attending.Just had my bloods,urine,and ECG done.All my results came back OK, except my Blood Sugar that is,but I'm getting that checked out this week.
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