Started on an ACE about 3-1/2 years ago. Started having a cough, and my BP was not controlled. Was switched to Benicar, and the cough was gone in a little over a week. I read the posts on this drug, and had to respond. This drug did what it was suppose to do, lower my blood pressure. I have not had any side effects and I have been on it for over three years, no kidney issues, fatigue, etc. I...
Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/30/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Constant nasal congestion, especially at night
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Dabs | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/26/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Three weeks ago my Doctor replaced my Norvasc medication with Benicar HCT. My blood pressure went up from 120/83 to 162/115. The medication never worked. My Doctor has asked me to double the dose, which l just started this night. Let's watch and see if Benicar HCT will bring my blood pressure to normal.
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SALLYR | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/9/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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49 year old with initial blood pressures of 180/116 weight-178 Lost 28 pounds, changing lifestyle ! I take 1/2 of the 20mg - NO SIDE EFFECTS
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makem | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/8/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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This medication made me dizzy and caused me to loss conciousness and i collapsed becaused it droped my blood pressure drastically. I only used this pill for 4 days and have had to stop taking it because it put me in the hospital.Use with extreme caution!!!
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ray8888 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years |
11/6/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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My blood pressure is is still high. I have a mild rash.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/4/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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had some nausea, have ringing of the ears
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many problems | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/26/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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caused increased creatinine and potassium levels. quit taking after 5 months.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/22/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Blurred vision
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/8/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/7/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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