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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Bob C | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/8/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Have taken many prescriptions for BP with poor results but finally hit on a combo that seems to work. Have taken Tekturna 150 along with Bystolic 10 and HCl 25 for about 4 mos. this is the first combination that has successfully reduced my BP to below 140/ 90, so I feel I am stuck with it. However, was on Bystolic alone at first, so, other than fatigue, all symptoms seem to be from Tekturna, ie: dry caugh, occasional acid reflux, continuous runny nose. Noticing some hair loss. Has anyone experienced sore teeth and sores inside the mouth from biting the inside of your cheek while sleeping? Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/3/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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A new product from Germany I am taking every morning: Tekturna/(aliskiren)150mg, with 8 other prescriptions. Start with it 4 months ago with other one for cholesterol: Crestor 10mg. Most of the presriptions I take, and the ones I stop taking, suppose to produce simmilar side effects. I have experience some, however never extreme to the point of discomfort... Lucky me!!!???
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/26/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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my hair is falling out, and my back aches.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/26/2008
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Terri | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
11/13/2008
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bet | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/14/2008
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i have used this drug three times and i an not able to function when i use it even though i am useing half dose 150 mg
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/12/2008
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it works for me i have less side effects with this medication than others i have tried
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/18/2008
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/18/2008
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truthful | 55-64 | Female | Patient
9/18/2008
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Dizziness especially on standing and blurry vision
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/15/2008
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immediatly gave me a rash within 2 days and fluid around the eye
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AZRETBOSS | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/10/2008
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I'm on my 15th day of 150mg and so far average blood pressure in the 150's and sometimes spikes to the 180's. Not taking a diurectic so my ankles swell up. Notice that mmany other patients here are not having much luck with this drug either. Seems I have to try another drug. Not all drugs work in the same way for everyone.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/18/2008
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my blood pressure was higher than off this pill, left me with high level of creatine inmy blood
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/17/2008
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i am on 300mg of tekturna. my bp before i started this drug was 185/120 on averge. now i average 135/80. however, on the days that i work out it is 120/73. i only do about 10 minutes of cardio 4 days a week...its amazing how much it helps.
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Anita | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/14/2008
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Feet and legs still swelling,shortness of breath. Sick at my stomach a lot.
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/4/2008
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SINCE TAKING THIS DRUG I HAVE CONTRACTED PERRIFIAL NAROPOTY (SP) AND SOME RESEARCH TELLS ME THIS IS A POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECT FROM TEKTURNA. YOUR THOUGHTS AND THANKS.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/25/2008
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I experienced extreme pain in my limbs, and specifically knees and ankles. So much that it took over a week to recover after stopping the meds.
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
7/10/2008
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Meds brought BP down, however my hair is falling out in clumps, over a 3 month period.
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healthaware | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/6/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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This drug was just prescribed and has not yet taken it. I always research new drugs before taking it. However from the problems that most of you exhibit I will not take it. Since 1996 I have been disabled with weak muscle syndrome and has been barely ambulatory in rehab for 1yr and 7 mths. I am currently on leave from work because of said problem which developed from long term use of HCTZ. Chronic lower back pain and hair loss is also present.
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jt | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/30/2008
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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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