I have been taking this medicine for a few years for my blood pressure and it has been working up until just here recently. My doctor has moved me up to 20 mgs now I really think it will work well for me.
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20 mg not enough to lower my blood pressure to safe levels--40 mg too much way below safe levels
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frenchie49 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/25/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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My BP has drop from 170 to 132 which is grat in the last 4 months the only side affect I get is a dry cough in the morning and early evening
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/19/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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My bp has not been lowered and I have dizzyness at night
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/4/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I was on this medication for approx. 2 years. I loved this medication up until yesterday. They changed the pill somehow on my last refill & I became allergic to it. I have a rash from my shoulders down. The dctr wrote me a new script. Hopefully it will work as well!
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dutchgirl828 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/23/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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After 4 years of trying different meds for my high blood pressure, this medication has finally controlled this condition effectively.
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mh | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Caregiver
1/20/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Her only side effect/change in physical conditon is that my nose continually drips, which she had not experienced before.
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btrain | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/16/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this med for 2 months and all I can say is (wonderful)my bp has been averaging 110/73-124/80 for all who have high bp do not only take the pill lose some weight I have lost 48lbs in 3 months and my doctor says 10 more lbs. and Ican get off.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/21/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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made me really dizzy & i blacked out after taking it only once.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/13/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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This drug caused heart palpitations and my blood pressure to go higher. Stopped taking in 3 weeks - should have stopped sooner. Some lasting effects.
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dranny3 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/23/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I developed a very bad cough within days of taking this medicine. Stopped taking after 1 month and I still have the cough almost a month later.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/27/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Had a dry hacking cough, especially at night.Did not lower bp after being on for 3 months,stopped working.
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michjrsmama@verizon,net | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/27/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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I developed a terrible dry cough that even kept me awake at night.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/14/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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das | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/30/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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I have developed a persistent cough with the use of this medication...like crazy everyday coughing...
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Anonymous |
1/21/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Drug works well for me! I recommended it! I'm a male 55 years old.
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larry_ponder2005 | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/23/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
12/23/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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My bloodpressure stays normal as long as I take my meds.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/5/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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I have developed a cough which sometimes keeps me up at night.
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lin | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/10/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I have been taking this medicine for a few years for my blood pressure and it has been working up until just here recently. My doctor has moved me up to 20 mgs now I really think it will work well for me.
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/20/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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I have to take amlodipine besylate 5 mg at bed time also. Is this ok to do.
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