Reviewer: 75 or over Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Reviewer: Jerry, 45-54 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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BP had been running 145/95. First day on Benicar it jumped to 165/105. Second day it was 178/100. Had chest fluttering, shaking and a very bad anxious feeling. Called Dr. who said, " You haven't been on it long enough. Keep taking it and if you have chest pain, go to the hospital. NOT. I stopped the pill immediately and returned to my original meds which took the BP back down. Can't s ... Show Full Comment

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BP had been running 145/95. First day on Benicar it jumped to 165/105. Second day it was 178/100. Had chest fluttering, shaking and a very bad anxious feeling. Called Dr. who said, " You haven't been on it long enough. Keep taking it and if you have chest pain, go to the hospital. NOT. I stopped the pill immediately and returned to my original meds which took the BP back down. Can't say I happy with a recommendation of waiting until chest pain occurs before doing anything.
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Reviewer: FLgolfer, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I was getting worse each week. I would have high spikes of BP twice a week. I lost strength. Instead of walking 2 miles a day, I could only go a few houses down the street. I had severe cramping in my legs, arms, and hands. After getting off the Benicar for 24-48 hours, I felt like a new person. Now I am walking 2-3 miles a day and the cramps are gone.

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I was getting worse each week. I would have high spikes of BP twice a week. I lost strength. Instead of walking 2 miles a day, I could only go a few houses down the street. I had severe cramping in my legs, arms, and hands. After getting off the Benicar for 24-48 hours, I felt like a new person. Now I am walking 2-3 miles a day and the cramps are gone.
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Reviewer: Anon, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Worst experience of my life. First, like 5 mg will work anything more and your bp will be too low. Second. The pain. First the hip pain, then I think I had an allergic reaction and the muscle pain in my left arm was so severe and painful...it wore me down. I couldn't move my arm and this is 4 days after last dose, even further, my thumb is numb today (4 days later). Went to physical therapist t ... Show Full Comment

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Worst experience of my life. First, like 5 mg will work anything more and your bp will be too low. Second. The pain. First the hip pain, then I think I had an allergic reaction and the muscle pain in my left arm was so severe and painful...it wore me down. I couldn't move my arm and this is 4 days after last dose, even further, my thumb is numb today (4 days later). Went to physical therapist today and going back tomorrow. I will never touch this class of meds again. Ever. They told me two weeks to get out of my system. Seriously one of the worst experiences of my life. Chronic pain wears you down down down. This was severe.
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Reviewer: WebMD, 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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it raise my blood presser from 125/74 to 150/90 also cause pain near my liver so I no longer use it

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it raise my blood presser from 125/74 to 150/90 also cause pain near my liver so I no longer use it
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