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It definitely lowered my pressure, but the side effects was bad swelling of the ankles and hands. Also caused nightmares. I had to switch to a new drug because the swelling was just too bad.

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6 People found this comment helpful

I was prescribed this medication for high blood pressure along with HCTZ the medication was 180 mg I noticed that I was having palpitations feeling sick tired week nightmares and I developed a rash this was I have headaches I feel dizzy over a eight month span. I looked up the side effects and I had most of them I stopped taking the medication.

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Leigh | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/18/2021
Condition: Rapid Ventricular Heartbeat
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been in this med for over 12 years, it completely controls my irregular heartbeat without the need for surgery. I am so grateful for this med it was after trying several! I prefer the white/orange pill there are a few generics but this one is best for me. No side effects to speak of.

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jeh | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/22/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I am taking 120 mg daily along with Olemarsartan 40 mg. The blood pressure seems to have gone down some but I am very lethargic and don't have the enery I had before started taking this medicine. My hair also has thinned out all of a sudden. Don't know if that is causing the hair loss, but, have noticed thinning since I started taking this drug. Considering trying something else or just going with the Olemarsartan

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ravengal180 | 45-54 | Female | Patient
6/2/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Makes me a little sleepy but this has gotten better as the weeks progress. Muffled, yet high pitched tone in my ears right after I take. Goes away, though. Blood sugar levels are elevated. Blood pressure slightly lower

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steve | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/15/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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horrible drug,review before says the devils drug, i agree,,headaches,dry mouth,ringing in the ears,rage,i have a spot on my foot about in 1 1/2 in diameter and donot know what it is,it is not a bruise ,dizzines,light headed, i cannot beleive any human can take this drug sucsessfully,i have been taking for less than two weeks and i am done with it,it is sat and have dr`s appnt for thurs, till then i will deal with myself, in the two weeks it never got bp down to where it needed to be

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Cara | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/24/2017
Condition: Angina
Overall rating 5.0
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Had angina when jogging. Diagnosed with endothelial dysfunction and put on Cartia XT daily. Went jogging first day, no problem! No side effects. Very pleased.

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cartia xt 180mg | 45-54 | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year |
6/16/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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I was prescribed this medication for high blood pressure along with HCTZ the medication was 180 mg I noticed that I was having palpitations feeling sick tired week nightmares and I developed a rash this was I have headaches I feel dizzy over a eight month span. I looked up the side effects and I had most of them I stopped taking the medication.

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SassySenior | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/7/2017
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 1.3
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I have had an allergic reaction.

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sdadean | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/14/2016
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Cardio Dr. switched me to help with extreme hand pain in the winter from the cold. Takes care of my high b.p. and high heart rate. Works like a charm.

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tennis60 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/30/2016
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 4.3
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wondering if anyone else has experienced a more than usual hair loss.

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Tiger10gswn7i | 75 or over | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/9/2016
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 3.0
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I have just started this medication within the last 3 weeks and so far it seems to be doing some good. I feel extreamly tired most of the time. Will write again after I've been using it longer.

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GoldenChild | 35-44 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/13/2016
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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It definitely lowered my pressure, but the side effects was bad swelling of the ankles and hands. Also caused nightmares. I had to switch to a new drug because the swelling was just too bad.

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SueAtLasCrucesOutlook.com | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/9/2016
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Prescribed to take a little pressure off my enlarged heart. Only took one - 120/24 hr with terrible results. Felt terribly weak, depressed and almost unable to function. Never took the second one. Went back to Amlodipine.

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Katrinka69aol,com | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/14/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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My doctor prescribed this to lower my heart rate? I have been on it for 8 days with no slower heart Rate.

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Jjrftraol.com | 65-74 | Female |
9/24/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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For about a year now I have had cold chills around my torso.back very bad chills.i stopped takeing this med. and after 4 days it's almost gone.i feel great .will not take it again.the HCTZ is controlling my pressure just fine by it self

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gucci | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/23/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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It has lowered my bp to normal again,just have a weird strong heartbeat,that feels irregular at times.I also have headaches more often,and dry mouth.Is the jittery feeling a side effect? Also some chest heavinesss. I also take celexa.Wish I could switch to something else.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
7/23/2014
Condition: Ventricular Rate Control in Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 4.0
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Providence | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/14/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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After a month, there has been no change in BP. Still 140 /80 which frankly, I don't think is so bad. Same before & after this drug.

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julsofthenile | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/4/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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I was prescribed Cartia XT for PVC's induced by exercise after 30+ min of cardio. Also at my first visit to Cardiologist, my blood pressure was 170/95. highest ever! I had not been diagnosed with HBP prior. Was at other Dr's a week prior twice and each time blood pressure was good- 130/72. I was prescribed 120 mg once daily to start to address both issues. I am overweight and out of shape but hey i had committed to my exercise regimen, only to be plagued with PVC's everytime...i kept exercising though. I noticed slight headache and tiredness soon after taking Cartia then noticed after 4 hrs it seemed to wear off. As far as my bp and PVC's, it did absolutely nothing- in fact, i seemed more on edge and the PVC's came on earlier than my usual 30 minutes into exercising. I had been doing cardio 5-6 times a week,for about 2 mos starting off at 30 mins/350 cal, built up to 55 min/900 cal. I only had these PVC's when exercising for prolonged time. had holter monitor echo/stress test, which were good, but the problem doesnt happen til 30 mins of continuous exercise and will continue as long as i continue to exercise. I took Cartia for a week. it didnt seem to help and i was getting pvc's MORE often. Like i said, no change in bp or Pvc's. Seems like its not at all extended release... exercised 2 hrs after taking it and still no difference in bp or pvc's. i have a knee injury and stopped taking cartia and now no pvc's at all. I was hoping this medicine would help but not after a week. maybe i should have tried it longer?Read More Read Less

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MNV8AOL.COM | 65-74 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/9/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.3
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WORKING WELL FOR MY SVT...

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/5/2014
Condition: Angina
Overall rating 5.0
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It took two try's to take this medicine. First try I stopped because of an infection that was not related. Second try I have had total success only side affects have been gas and constipation. I have stopped Nitro completely.

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