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 ...
alwilbwel | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/24/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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A week after I started taking this medication I have been having back pains increasing in intensity. No trauma and no injury. Any one feeling the same?
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Ro | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/27/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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reduced blood pressure which many others hadnt.getting strange feelings of anxiety since starting focusing on heart feeling slow and/or breathing usually at rest!no bags under eyes like ive read from others.
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jay | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/27/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Totally ineffective at reducing my blood pressure. In fact, there is some indication it is counterproductive. It has probably lowered my pulse rate. No other side effects that I've been able to discern, though I was not on it long (less than a month).
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Maerzie | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/23/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I am disgusted with this drug because there is no generic equivalent available in the U.S., and the price of this is med exorbitant. There is a generic equivalent, which I have used, available in Canada from a reputable pharmaceutical company in Japan.
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itchy | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/5/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Been taking Atacand 16mg and 25mg HCT for 1 year after a year without BP medication and have just started getting allergic reactions. Itchy hives, edema of the face and lips and trouble urinating. Had the same trouble with Atenolol after 5 years and quit after seeing an allergist. Also tried Norvasc, same problems with edema
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mxxxxx | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/24/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/6/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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After being switched to the extended-release version of Diltiazem I developed bags under my eyes not there previously, even under "regular" Diltiazem. Reduced dosage, but still have the bags.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/28/2009
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/3/2009
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take this medication 1year. after 6 month was feeling discomfort in left shoulder and arm.2 month later it become painful.3 more month can not move my left arm without pain. now need help to be dressed.also back pain.think it caused by atacand long term treatment.
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loren | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/26/2009
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/12/2009
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Have been taking this for several years. Was not aware that dizziness and bags under the eyes were associated with this. Have been having episodes of vertigo for about the same length of time. Feel tired most of the time, too. Hmmm...
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JUMP | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/12/2009
Condition: Prevention of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation
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Max J | 55-64 | Male | Patient
7/27/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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1303 days on ATACAND gave me some 20 lbs overweight that still I cannot rid of it.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/21/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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moito5 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/20/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Julie | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/16/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I dont feel quite right most of the time and have chronic back ache. But its had less side effects then other medication I have been on
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
7/5/2009
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/3/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I take a low dose of this medicine, however I constantly fight dizziness and unsteadyness. It is really starting to affect my life.
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Max J | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/16/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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1303 days on ATACAND 8 & 16 mg/d. Severe side effects ALT was 30 U/L raised to 69 U/L and rising, i.e., liver tissue injury, kidney tissue damage, plus other related side effects.
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LONDONLIN | 55-64 | Female | Patient
6/15/2009
Condition: Prevention of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation
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I have been on this drug since 10/98. After being on numerous drugs that made me sick and could not function,this has been the only one that has worked.It did make me a little nausea at first but it went away. I stayed very tired but was told all bp meds do that not just Atacand. I take 8mg in the am and 8mg in the pm. So far so good 122/80 on my last visit to dr. Having hormonal problems so that has not helped but getting that under control. I have had no bags under my eyes or itching. I also walk 1/3 miles twice a day 7 days a week and that has also been a benefit. I have no other medical except low thyroid, only weigh 125 and 5' so I am not overweight. I rate this drug a 5Read More Read Less
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