Start using this med valsartan 160 mg/Hctz 12.5 for about a mo. now.The side effects are unbearable. chest pain,dizziness,shortness of breath , legs/arms pain,blurry vision (intermittent) cough, sore throat(severe/constant),bloody nose,weakness and flu symptoms. But I'm trying to stick to it in hope that my body will adjust.why? works so well, bring BP down to 123/63 from 170/95 .If it doesn't w...
I have H.B. preshure but not as high until I started using this new med Valsartan. yes I had a spike of 160/94 - 47 after missing a dose (one a day of 160 mg).
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[email protected] | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/29/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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Diovan has been prescribed for me in increasing doses. My b/p has not decreased and I have been experiencing increased joint pain in my knees and elbows.I take it before I go to bed. I am a 5'7" 74 year old no weight problems (124lbs.) very active.
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marty | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
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