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i have been hospitalized. thinking it was gerd.i have been on med. aprx.2 weeks. i just found out reading this website why i am still having these symptoms. i have chest pain tightness nausea feel like throwing up . heart pounding.. wondering what is wrong with me.. i am going to the dr. in the morning before i take this drug again. i would not recommend this to anyone. the last two weeks i have ...

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/3/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Bad drug. Had nightmares racing heartbeat. This drug should be banded. Did not lower my Bp!

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Frenchlady | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/14/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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I was on this drug for one week. It nearly killed me. If I would have stayed on it, I would have died. Increased my heart rate to 140 and skipping beats. I was scared. Do not take this drug.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/23/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.3
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After being on Sular 10mg for about a year or so my top number started getting higher and was not coming down..the Dr put me on Sular 17.5mg for 1 month and the top number still didnt budge. He then increased the dosage to 25.5mg and immediatley I started having very bad side effects (until this dosage I had not had any problems with Sular). I let the sideeffects go for awhile thinking they would taper of after getting into my system. I had the headaches, nausea, diareha, extreme heart palpitations, chills, extreme flushing of the skin (arms and legs mostly), major swelling of my hands, arms, legs, and feet, feelings of anxiety, extreme tiredness after 8-10 hrs of sleep, unable to concentrate and scariest of all slurred speech and blury vision. These side effects scared me, and as I told my dr it was like I was having a stoke. I was only on the med for 4 weeks - he immediately took me off and i will start a new medicine today. If anyone is reading this and you are having these symptoms - TELL YOUR DOCTOR - it is not your imagination - its the medicine. I will now list SULAR as a medicine I can not take. I couldnt stand the thought of taking it one more day!Read More Read Less

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patient2 | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/11/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Experience very severe side effect of skin hives and rashes after switching from 10mg to the new 8.5mg. Need antihistermine to calm itchness every other day. Also suffer from sleeping issues, feel tired even after 9-10 hours of deep sleep. Dizziness and fast heart rate are also part of the side effects.

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Val Carman | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/12/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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I have now been taking Sular for over a year. It has given me severe gout (swelling of ankles, feet, and hands), I would not recommend this medication. My Dr. has recently taken me off this medication.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/8/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Remembering to space my doses to fit the eating times--I usually find that I have forgotten to take the pill 2 hours after eating and have to wait until after the next meal has been a big problem for me.

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/26/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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i was tried on a couple other meds for bp that caused really bad headaches. this has been a real breakthrough for me.

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SLA | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/1/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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I've been taking this medication for 4 months. About 3 weeks ago my heart rate became irregular. I have had consults with 3 doctors and with little or no result. The doctors have not been able to figure out why. I am going to consult my doctor tomorrow. Thanks to all the people who have commented I may have an answer to my problem.

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jana | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/18/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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i have been hospitalized. thinking it was gerd.i have been on med. aprx.2 weeks. i just found out reading this website why i am still having these symptoms. i have chest pain tightness nausea feel like throwing up . heart pounding.. wondering what is wrong with me.. i am going to the dr. in the morning before i take this drug again. i would not recommend this to anyone. the last two weeks i have been sick. why didnt the dr. at the hospital figure is out? thanks to web md i think i have figured it out.Read More Read Less

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jojo | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/30/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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very dry mouth. hotflashes last longer and more severe.

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Rick | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/21/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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gabe | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/5/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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more testing need to be done,the jury is still out.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/27/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Took for only 3 days. Stopped due to headache that lasted ALL day each day, flushing of the face and pounding heart.

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sular | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/21/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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flush face & hands redding of skin on both face and hands from taking sular.

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Anonymous |
12/27/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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initial headaches and fatigue in first few days.went away after one week. Has controlled my blood presure well and I sleep better and feel more calm.

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Poppy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/8/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Blood pressure fluctuation and pulse rate increased then dropped. Dizziness, chills, and then burning up. I have taken it 2 months.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/3/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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This medicine has helped to keep my blood presssure under contro;lfor several years

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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/1/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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kingofgerd | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I started this medication six days ago. I did not have any problems for three days but on the fourth day I started feeling a little shaky and out of breath. On the fifth day these symptoms got worse. My heart rate was racing up to 120 bpm and then would subside for a few minutes then begin racing again. My blood pressure became a little unstable, fluctuating between 117/70 to 145/85 within the period of an hour. I couldn't sleep last night because these syptoms were so intense. My skin felt hot around my ears and neck. I don't like this one for sure and will not take any more of it.Read More Read Less

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