Labetalol was first given to me to treat hypertension ranging from 140/90 to 161/105 and was highly effective in lowering it to normal levels under 120/80. The downside to it was extreme fatigue. I actually have to take 50 mg twice a day even though the lowest dose is 100 mg. (I have to take 2 half pills per day)The 100 mg twice per day was too much for me and caused extreme dizziness and I felt a...
Bikta 2 b4qq3 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/7/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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wan | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Caregiver
5/4/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I was given this in the hospital when blood pressure was over 210. Kept taking it twice a day with 25 mg. hctz. Eyesight only blurry occasionally and dry mouth sometimes. Nothing too serious.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/28/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Bernice | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/28/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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It has been great but now I am lossing my hair
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Postpartum31 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/26/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Worked very well but had to stop taking it, give me a rash and itchy head
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sara | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/26/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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TROUBLE BREATHING,GAINING WEIGHT,MUSCLE ACHING,SINUS CONGESTION.RETAINS FLUIDS.CRAMPS ALL OVER THE BODY.
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nana | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/8/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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Neck Shoulder pain
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gmafay | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more |
12/13/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I have severe side effects from blood pressure medicine. Labetalol is the only one that i seem to tolerate. now after 15 years i am getting frequent hot flashes when i take it.
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falcon69 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/12/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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I've taken this drug for 2 years, and have gotten steadily more and more short of breath when just doing menial yardwork, have also put on 20 lbs., severly tired, and dizzy. I Intend to wean myself off this drug. It was prescribed by a Cardiologist, so my family Doctor, won't try something else. I'm also on Lisinopril and Norvasc. I'll keep using those.
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GeenaWolf | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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I have found that this drug (300MG 2X a day) is keeping my BP down, but it really has some annoying side effects that I see others have posted. Tingly scalp, and sometimes legs; light headedness, especially in the morning; I cannot breath as well, and this is most notable when exercising; VERY sore leg muscles after running if I take the daily dose before running, I have to run just before my next dose is due; shaky upper body in certain situations like during heavy muscle use or moments of anxiety; stuffy nose; sometimes feel tired or weak . I am a person who runs 3 miles every few days, so I am not an out of shape or weak person by nature. I have to schedule my day around my dose times.Read More Read Less
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JoAnn | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
9/26/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I used to take Atenolol along with exercise and low salt diet but my BP was still 165/95 on the average. Now I take 100 mg twice daily and now average BP is 125/75. Only issue is sometimes I feel weak/tired and a little faint for about an hour in the mornings. Does not occur all the time.
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? | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/16/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I think this drug is interacting with my asthma and is causing shortness of breath.
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bettyeb | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/20/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/25/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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I have used this med since I was pregnant 6 years ago. Now it is not working as well and I stay very tired and dizzy.
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Hannah | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/16/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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extreme joint pain, muscle weakness and aching
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bessiehb | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/11/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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this drug has performed well for an extended period of time. am very happy with it.
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chaska | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/30/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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had to many severe side effects: shortness of breath, dizzyness, tired/weak, headache, blocked sinus, heavy sweating, itching scalp
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/27/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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No change seen with this med. BP remained elevated throughout treatment.
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Shelia | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/15/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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this was a terrible medication for me. the side effects were horrible. no energy, tired all the time, scalp tingleing, gained weight and could not lose it, felt like I was constantly in a fog. my dr finally took me off it 2 weeks ago and wow, I feel like a different person, full of energy losing weight, alert!!
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wbridge165 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/11/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Muscle problems and trouble breathing Nasal congestion and chest pressure
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