What's the point of treating high blood pressure when the mediation increases hunger and leaves one so exhausted that exercise is impossible? Isn't that counter productive? It also takes away any motivation to do the things that I enjoy. This should be used in place of Thorazine! I would rather have a beautiful, happy life and risk the effects of hypertention than spend the rest of my days on the ...
arlene | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/2/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/11/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking of this medicine for a while and then my bloodpressure was unstable and other medication would not control it so my doctor put be back on atenolol but reduce the the dose to 1/2 three times a week and my pressue is fine if I take a whole tablet everyday my pressure drops to low and if I stop taking all together my pressure goes up to high and other medication does not control it, so i'm still taking it for now. thank you
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/28/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Really haven't had any bad side sffects and it brought my blood pressure under control. Dr. wants to switch me to lisinopril now because I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, but I am scared to switch after reading the reviews on here!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/18/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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The side effect has been "dizziness". Positive impact on reducing blood pressure.
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TW | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/4/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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It worked great for my blood pressure, but the three main side effects were lightheaded/dizziness, tingling in my legs (like they were asleep) mostly in the upper region, and erectile dysfunction. The ED was severe at first, then seemed to ease up. I got off this medicine, and three weeks later the change was dramatic...as far as the ED goes.
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kpri75 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/30/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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this drug has caused unexplained weight gain and difficulty breathing. i am interested in others who have experienced these difficulties. Please reply if you fit this profile.
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
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