User Reviews for Diovan HCT oral

Hair thinning and loose bowels

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I have been on Diovan for 5+ years to control my BP. Previously took Lisinopril but had awful side effects with that medicine. Started out at 160/25 level but was dropped to 160/12.5 as I experienced some dizzy spells. Medicine worked well for about 4 years but then diastolic number went up to 90+. Doc added Bystolic to the mix and that has helped my BP. If I am hot, I sweat like a shower head thanks to this medicine but am happy with the medicine otherwise.

Within a few hours of taking the first pill I developed a headache that lasted for 3 days & burning & pain on the top of my foot that lasted more than a week.Insomnia(didn't sleep for 2 days)agitation,lightheaded,no appetite,shaky(I work with large animals... CAN'T be shaky). After 3 days my husband forbid me to take any more. Been off for 11 days & starting to feel like myself again.BE CAREFUL WITH THIS DRUG! To top it off I have no insurance so it cost me $150 for 3 pills that made me feel worse than I did before.It made my carpal tunnel act up,too.Read More Read Less

While using a similar drug, Valturna, I lost a great deal of my hair. I am wondering is that is also a side effect of Diovan.

dizziness sexual side effects

My water retention has greatly decreased. My ankles and legs look better than they have for a long time.

I have been on this for the past 11 years. I don't ever remember any side effects as listed in the other reviews. I've not gained weight, I have a full head of hair. It has lowered my HBP consistently to within normal ranges. I am completely satisfied!

I have been taking Diovan 320/25 mg for over 5 years. Other medications either had side effects or didn't lower my blood pressure enough. Diovan has had the fewest side effects for me (no side effects noticeable to date), but is not completely effective (140/80 is my typical reading). I take no other medications, am an active, healthy 70 year old female with normal weight, no heart attacks or diabetes or surgeries.

I have been using Diovan for 4 mons. some of the things I am feeling, the worst tiredness ever, muscle pain and weakness, bone pain, rib pain, I am sleeping all the time, can not function as I did last year. Was taking Benicar 40/12.5 for 5 yrs and it no longer kept my pressure down. Changed to Diovan in april, since life has changed. Any help??

Cost is the only problem

I have been using Diovan HCT for 2 years. I has worked well to lower my blood pressure. However I am having severe finger nail problems and I am looking for input from anyone who has also experienced this while taking Diovan Hct. I think my hair has thinned as well. I do have more back pain and see that as a side affect too. All in all less side affects than with other BP meds, I just need to determine if it is causing my nail delamination.

Blood pressure is the same as when I was taking linsopril with diuretic 140/79 range

experienced some dizziness and Dr. lower dosage, seems to be better now. Having some neck muscle pain. Anyone else experiencing this?