User Reviews for Micardis HCT oral

ITS NICE TO TO BE ABLE TAKE ONLY ONE PILL FOR MY CONDITION. IT HAS CONTROLLED MY BLOOD PRESSURE TREMENDOUSLY.I RECOMMEND THIS DRUG.

DOES THIS DRUG CAUSE ED

I have devoloped a dry cough.

Just started on Micardis HCT and took my first pill last night ...within about an hour i got a headache and it has lasted into the next day and shows no signs of letting up...it's just kind of a dull head pain...my BP has came down to acceptable levels but now i'm worried i could develop more side effects.I'm a non smoker,non drinker,almost 41 years of age,i'm overweight by about 50 to 75 pounds but i will be working on the weight problem.I also suffer from stress and eat the wrong foods. I also have Gout. Is it safe to take an over the counter med for the headache? Can i ever get off the BP meds? Some of the side effect are scary for me.I've never been very sick before or have to take much meds Thanks and i'll post back if i have any more side effectsRead More Read Less

Being 58 yo with some arthritis and other neurological problems trying to remove the tablets from the blister packs is enough to run my blood pressure up. I'vve been told it is not available any other way.

Worked very well for me but it is too expensive...

Micardis HCT has worked very well for me , after 3 years. I asked the Dr about a generic equivalant and he switched me to Hyzaar which with my insurance is $20 for a 90 day supply.The Micardis was costing $100 for a 90 day supply.

bone pain

Have been on this for a little over 2 years. My blood pressure was borderline high. I believe it has kept my blood pressure from consistently staying in the high range. However, after seeing family members with one symptom after another from being on various medications, and reading reviews on various websites, I really am going to put all my efforts into getting off of this and my other med, by losing weight and becoming more active. Side effects from drugs are no joke.

I have problem urinating and my sinuses are plugged and well as my right ear.

fatigue and weakness

I developed hives while on this drug.(40/12.5 mg twice a day) Also short periods of very low BP. I felt ill each morning after taking the first dose of the day. This ill feeling would last for 3 hours or so. Discontinued all BP meds and controlling BP through exercise. Current average is 126/80. My fasting sugar level increased while on this drug and it has not returned to normal after nearly four weeks without using it. I will not use this drug again.

Since I have been on Micardis, my blood pressure has dropped drastically....My numbers have gone from 150/104 to 118/77....and I have lost almost 8 lbs. in about 4 weeks....

I've had high blood pressure for about 25 yrs. in early 2007 a 6 1/2 cm tumor on left adrenal gland was found and removed. The adrenal gland has a big influence on blood pressure. Over the yrs I have found that: 1 - if on more than 2 differnet BP drugs, see a kidney specialist. They are the true BP experts. 2 - If you develope a cronic cough, it can be your BP meds, expecially Ace Inhibitors. 3- I'm on Coreg and Micardis now and they are working for me. I've tried the generic Coreg twice and BP went up, so generics don't always work. 4- Micardis, the small pills are very hard to open. I've recently been switched to the larger 80mg time release pill and they are much easier. However, not sure they are going to work as well as the 40 mg twice a day. Insurance co made my doc switch me. We may have to fight it, if my pressure continues to be higher from time to time. 5 - It's important to take your BP medicine. Don't be afraid to ask your doctor to try something else. Not all drug work for everyone. It's often trial and error at times to find the right ones for you. Also what works great for a while may stop working. Read More Read Less

Within 24hours, blood pressure BP went from 162/90 to 129/77 during a 7 day period range was 121/80-129/73. The previous medication that I used for 6 weeks did very little to lower my pressure.

Was on years ago, and switched. Now back on it, and as feared, withing 2 months have gained 20 pounds back. When I stopped taking it, I lost 35 lbs.

has lowered my bp but am now getting side affects after taking it for years.

Doc first prescribed 25 mg hydrochlorathiazide and had severe fatigue/muscle weakness. Switched to Micardis with 12.5 mg HCT and now BP is under control and energy/muscle strength is good. I'm taking an electrolyte/potassium supplement. Doc needs to submit extra approval for insurance to cover this.