Had very high b/p and needed to take meds. Worked closely with dr. until we figured out what was effective. That's the secret! Been on 80-12.5 plus metoproplol/tart50mg. and have gotten it under control. Take control of your health people! Do some homework! If you need to, get a new dr.!
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sooz | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/2/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.3
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My doctor did not prescribe this drug. The pharmacy changed over from Diovan HTC. This drug did not help at all. It's like something you'd shove down a cow's throat, it's twice as big. Also three of the major insurance companies don't even have it listed in their formularies.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/19/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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i have been taking the generic of diovan for at least 2 mos now and i feel that it is not as effective because with the diovan i would go to the bathroom more and with this one i dont. Why is the pill much bigger then the diovan if it is exactly the same why difference in size.
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RAD | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/26/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Pill is twice the size of comparable dosage of diovan. Whats with all the filler? This is what is causing side effects
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/30/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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had persistant high BP, nothing worked. This helped within a few days.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/27/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/31/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Ken | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/25/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I have a lot of mucus and I have a hard time swallowing anything and when I eat I get food trapped in mucus in throat. It works great for my blood pressure.
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donna | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/11/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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It is way too expensive. I have been praying for a generic because the drug does work well. I hate the new package, it is such a waste of plastic.
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Idaspida | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/18/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I do not have a problem using this drug but am gaining weight and am wondering if there is any connection
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
12/6/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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shaking, falling and over all not feeling well
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contessa | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/17/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I been taking this med since being diagnosed with high bp and have experiencing dizziness from the onset.It does however lower my bp,but maybe too low?
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Rena | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
6/1/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been taking this drug for years.Did ok for my BP. After all those years I started getting a bed swelling and gradually wounds of my lips.Eight doctors including a lip biopsy coud not find the reason for it.On my own, I stopped the Valsartan and the condition cleared after long months of suffering. I started to take it again and now two years later I received the bad symptoms again. I will stop it now, and see that my doctor will give me another BP medicine.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/26/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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caused severe cough and sore throat
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