Started taking drug 4months ago after a prolonged use of Hyzaar and found this to be working quite well. Previously was subject to spiking of B/P to stroke levels, but despite extreme stress situations, moving, husband repeatedly hospitalized, I have not had any problems and have been maintaining a BP of 120/80 for past 3 months.
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I have taken Micardis Plus for 3 weeks then Micardis for several days. I have stopped taking Micardis because of the following strong side effects: 1 Strong constant dizziness which also effects the eyes 2 Tinitus (ringing in the ears) 3 Uncomfortable feeling in centre of the chest 4 Twitching in left eye lid 5 Small fingers on left hand cramping 6 A lot of flatulence (wind) I ...
cla65 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
12/23/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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This medications overall, has been awsome, i cant thank you enough!
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ron | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
12/21/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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seems to do the job, but wonder if it keeps me from having an erection
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Cat | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/12/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Can Micardis cause a breaking out with a rash? by itself or mixed with vit.?
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/4/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I HAVE ITCHING UNDER ARMS AND GROIN AREA AND GET HIVES BOTH UNDER ARMS AND GROIN WONDERING IF IT S FROM THIS DRUG.
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Art | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/13/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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On Lisiniprol for 1 year, always coughing. Coughing has stopped after 3 weeks on Micardis. Probably too soon for other side effects to be noticed.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/19/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Was on lisinoprol for awhile and was switched to Mircadis. Got rid of my severe cough but now it's back and cannot sleep at night! Have a terrible time breathing and have to sit up a lot on the side of the bed through the night. Not plesed at all. Getting off this asap!
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Nancy | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/17/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Have swelling under my eyes and eye lid on right side; worse on right side. Retaining fluid in hands legs and feet.
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Angelov | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/3/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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the drug worked for 7 years but it started to provoke hyperpotassemia in my blood.
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bv | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/18/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had High blood pressure for years and micardis has helped a lot, I went from 190/100 to normal in days and have been on it now for over a year with no side affects. I had a lot of problems with other similar drugs dizziness' nausea.
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daddylonglegs | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/9/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Does what it is supposed to do. Effectiveness is diminished if taken with any juices, many side effects, such as dry skin, headaches, dizziness and muscle cramps can be eliminated by drinking LOTS of water. Have to use scisors to get into the blister pack.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/4/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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I had SERIOUSLY high b/p (normally 180/115). Took this and it is back down to normal (120/80). I had a few side effects in the beginning...first week I just felt WIERD. LIKE REALLY WIERD. Hard to explain but it was like I couldn't settle down and just felt very strange. After that - it went away. I've been on it for about 3 weeks and although my b/p is great, I am still quite tired from the medication. Staying on it and hoping that it passes.
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betty | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/26/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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developed a cough
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Ty | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/24/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I have been on this medication for only a week and my heart rate is over 105. Makes me groggy and tired.
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Redhead | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/17/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Reaction after taking for about 3 weeks included left ear pain, left side of throat feeling like a sore throat but not being an actual sore throat, left side of head sensitive to touch.
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jtabrams | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/8/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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noticed intermittent cough almost immediately which has become much more persistent and unbearable. I black out from not being able to catch my breath from the coughing spells. I used to be a singer, but due to the dry tickle that never ceases, i hardly get to sing at all anymore. I've also noticed some edema around ankles, but it is not enough to be worrisome. The cough is bad enough that I will request to be given another med asap. It is truly debilitating...
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/2/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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very expensive
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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experienced sinus headaches, muscle aches, stomach problems.tired all the time was on for 6 months now on other medication.
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alioop | 55-64 | Female | Patient
10/13/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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I have atrial fib and this drug made my heart race. It raced for two days and I stopped taking the drug. It did nothing for my BP.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/22/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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This does the job with no side effects, I can detect, and no interaction with several other meds I take.
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barlo1212 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/21/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.3
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I already had tinnitus and this medication has made it worse, I now have loud hissing in my ears. (by the way tinnitus means your are going to lose your hearing). I want to cry for now reason and I am on 100mg of Zolof which was working before this. I am dizzy if I move my eyes to fast and my head is also hissing. It has not inproved my bp.
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