Started taking drug 4months ago after a prolonged use of Hyzaar and found this to be working quite well. Previously was subject to spiking of B/P to stroke levels, but despite extreme stress situations, moving, husband repeatedly hospitalized, I have not had any problems and have been maintaining a BP of 120/80 for past 3 months.
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I have taken Micardis Plus for 3 weeks then Micardis for several days. I have stopped taking Micardis because of the following strong side effects: 1 Strong constant dizziness which also effects the eyes 2 Tinitus (ringing in the ears) 3 Uncomfortable feeling in centre of the chest 4 Twitching in left eye lid 5 Small fingers on left hand cramping 6 A lot of flatulence (wind) I ...
Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/11/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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HBP under control with this med. 80 mg. Only problem is ocassional incontinence whenc sleeping. Has anyone else had this problem???
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upset | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/26/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I was taking Atenolol for several years but it has not stop working for my B/P. So I was put on 80 mg Micardis 13 days ago, and my pulse is faster than it ever has been, I hear it in my ears. I'm not pleased with this med.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/21/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/10/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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Controls my bp as intended. Only drawback is the high cost, but I'll pay it rather than the constant vomiting the lisinopril cough brought about.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/5/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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i am coming out with skin rash
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
8/3/2009
Condition: Prevention of Recurrent Atrial Fibrillation
Overall rating 3.3
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Like some of the other folks, I have bad pains in my ribs. Doctor says it may be from bands used to close up after by pass surgery. Other than that, seems ok. I take 80mg 1 time a day
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shay | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/13/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I cant sleep at nite
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Sasha | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/10/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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I sleep 7 to 9 hours a night and wake up tired. Blood tests all normal. I have muscle aches, backache, vertigo and tinnitus. I will get off of it shortly when I return to doctor.
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momz | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/6/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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I started taking Micardis 20mg for my htn but after taking it for 1 week I noticed my ability to handle stress was down and I felt emotionally unstable. My moods got out of control and felt like I had no reason for living. I stopped taking the drug after 3 weeks and have been back to normal emotionally and have been able to handle stress like I use to do.I would never take the drug again. Also due to the inability to handle sress my b/p went up instead of down.Better now on no drugs!
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buffalo987 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/22/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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i do not have high blood pressure yet my dr.has prescribed this what am i supposed to do?
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
6/15/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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I like the medication but the price is too high and it keeps on going up and my insurance will not cover it.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | Caregiver
5/31/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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phoenix | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/30/2009
Condition: Kidney Disease from Diabetes
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pending next appointment w/ Doctor
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/26/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/26/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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dxgen | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
5/13/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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i have high blood pressure,this medication really works for me i wouldnt change it for nothing,its a water pill and blood pressure pill all in one. I love it,it really works well for me.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/13/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/29/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Have been on this for about 8 months and have not seen any reduction of bp. I take my own bp almost every day and have only seen an increase, blah. Cost is what is taking me off this!
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[email protected] | 75 or over | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/17/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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hair loss after taking 80n mg
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Patricia | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/7/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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I had been taking this medication for only 4 days and both of my eyes became swollen almost shut as well as a rash on my neck. The swelling is a side effect but the rash was not listed. I have since stopped taking it and am going back to see the doctor.
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