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18 People found this comment helpful

Had very high b/p and needed to take meds. Worked closely with dr. until we figured out what was effective. That's the secret! Been on 80-12.5 plus metoproplol/tart50mg. and have gotten it under control. Take control of your health people! Do some homework! If you need to, get a new dr.!

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This drug has been recalled.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/12/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Don't know why my legs twitch.

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lulularson1 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/28/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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I had to change from DiovanHCT TO GENERIC valsartan HTC as my insurance refused to pay for Diovan. GENERIC caused BP 15 points higher, water retention, migraines increased from once a month to almost everyday. Report to FDA!

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
12/9/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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barbquil | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/26/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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It has kept my blood pressure down to normal range. No problems with it at all. Am satisfied with the product.

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Zreiw | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/7/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Since the drug co. switched from Diovan to Valsartan, my BP has been about 10 points higher in general. One thing I've noticed is that my fingernails are splitting and peeling. Has anyone else had this problem?

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Rickj | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/24/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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Experienced severe irregular heartbeat, chest pain and stomach discomfort.Was taking Diovan with no problems. My drug insurance company switched my prescription from Diovan to the generic Valsartan. Stopped taking Valsartan and all symptons ceased within 3 days. Returned to taking Diovan with no problems.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/13/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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I took Diovan for years with no problem. My insurance changed me to generic. Have had daily nausea and at first couldn't figure out the cause.I stopped on my own after 3 months of taking it because I almost passed out from the dizziness and nausea.I'll look for another med that works. This has been hell.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/26/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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First day of taking I got a very bad stomach ache, second day was even worst could not get out of bed. I hated it. But my Insurance won't pay for the brand anymore. This is a shame since it doesn't even control my pressure.

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help | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/4/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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within days of taking this drug, I developed severe case of hives, popping out ever where, very tired, and upsett stomach

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/15/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Within the first month of taking this generic medication I have swollen itchy hands, sore throat and developed a cough. I would not recommend anyone switching to this generic med. I am planning to return to Diovan HCT. I do not believe this is the same med as Diovan and think a review of this drug should be done.

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Lis | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/14/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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My doctor switched me to this Generic of Diovan and within 2 days I had numbness and tingling fingers and swollen fingers and ankles. It doesn't work either for high blood pressure. Mine was higher than on other meds.

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Beany | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
6/11/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I get very random bouts of an irregular heartbeat

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Joncl01 | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/3/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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My insurance no longer will fill my RX for diovan hct at the reduced cost so switched to generic. This med causes extreme fatigue, weak muscles and dizziness. It is not the same!

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/31/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Extremely tired, paintful joints muscles tendon problems, dry mouth, itching, thinning of hair, gained 15 lbs. It's become so severe I have stopped taking it.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/18/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/22/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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erection disfunction

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chattycat132 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/2/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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This medication has many more side effects than diovan hct for me. Tingling of fingers, dizziness. Has anyone had gout problems after going on this med?

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/23/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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nausea

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/26/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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My insurance insisted on generic of diovan, I have been taking it for about 2 months. I began having pain in my mouth, sores on my lips, inside of cheeks swollen, and even hurting on my tongue. Finally tried to think of what I had done different and remembered beginning generic diovan about time my problems started. Stopped taking it and have had relief within a day. I have suffered so much with this, when I talked to pharmacist she said it's the same ingredients as Diovan, can't be, it's twice the size. What else is in this medicine? Wish I had read these reviews 2 months agao, I've been treated for sinus infection, sore throats, TMJ, and been to dentist twice. No one has been able to figure out what's wrong. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/12/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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