started on 50 mg toprol xl then went to 100 mg bp was down to 140/90 ^ started 150 mg tekturna for 2 weeks and bp was down to 125-130/80-85 range. really have not noticed any side affects
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I started today taking Tekturna 150mg. I do not have enough time to make an accessment. Hope that this one will work.
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grammargoddess | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/14/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Have been on 300 mg Tekturna HCT for 11 months. Genetically predisposed. Noticed rash after 4 months. Attributed it to dry skin and chlorine. Hives and itching increased. Became almost unbearable. Loss of sleep. Went into anaphylactic shock 9/12/2011 and was taken to emergency room. Doc suspects allergic reaction to the drug.
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sherloc | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/18/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I started this drug approximtely three years ago with great results.. lately, ( last year or so) I noticed my ankles swelling, puffy ankles-no problem.. Now the swelling is extending up my legs and my hands- to the point of skin color change due to consistant swelling... I also have developed kidney cysts and I think I am having tenden or ligament damage as I am having very painful mussel cramps or tightening in my calf... I am also seeing flashes of light from my pherifial vision...I'm done..at $50.00 monthly co-pay and the medical issues I described...it's time to get serious about eliminating all components that can cause High blood pressure... Read More Read Less
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georgie | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/5/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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tekturna HCT 150/25 afect sugar diabiets my sugar has been high since I started this meds
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indydave | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/20/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Due to certain allergies requiring epi-pens, I'm limited to which blood pressure medication I can take. I've been on calcium-channel blockers for about 18 mo and began having sollen feet, ankles and legs. My MD switched me to Tekturna and the systems stopped immediately and my blood pressure is now lower than with prior medications.
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katiekooch | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/16/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/4/2011
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Overall, I am satisfied.
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katiekooch | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/28/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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this medication has worked for me. no dry mouth as other drugs like lisinopril had caused me.*****
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Jack | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/7/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Havig taken Benicar, Hytrin and lisinopril the combination of Tekturna and Diovan control my BP with very few side effects.Overall I am very saisfied with it after taking for approx. 2 yrs. I have noticed some minor sexual problems and my insurance company is complaining about the cost. Is there a Generic ?
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/3/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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colroc | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/26/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Fudette | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/19/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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The worst side effects of all the BP meds, Crippling joint and muscle pain. Sore throat, stomach pains. This drug should be taken off the market.
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garnet | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/13/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I've been taking this medication for over 2yrs. It controls my bp but has caused hair loss and sleepless nights, blurred vision and the latest moderate upper back pain.
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peter | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/6/2011
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/20/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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it did not seem to help my blood pressure...I take 320 mg diovanHCT and even though i have been taking for 3 years my blood pressure still varies... the cpap machine helped more..
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bryanburke | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/13/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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grandmacella | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/13/2011
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Grammieann | 75 or over | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/6/2011
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I just started the meds and they are doing great. My legs were swollen and now they are going down.
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Bonnie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/4/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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This medication has not lowered my bp at all. In fact, my bp has incresed alarmingly and I am returning to my doctor in a few days. I have previously been on many other medications for bp: norvasc, lotrel along with hcz at 25mg. Lotre caused a chronic unproductive cough as did other ace inhibitors. Additionally, I have a constant headache with Tekturna.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/22/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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drug does not seem to lower pressure at all. per doctors orders I went of it cold turkey after 3-4 mo on it at 300mg daily and just did not work.
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