HYZAAR Reviews (HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; LOSARTAN POTASSIUM)Average Rating: 2.4 (177 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare HYZAAR with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR HYZAAR | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | hypertension | none | M | 58 | | 12/11/2001 | 1 | bp med sular wasn't keeping bp down | severe nausea, diarrhea, vomitting | I was taken off all other meds and only taking this one. I would wake up feeling fine, eat breakfast, and then take hyzaar. Almost immediately, I would get severely nauseated, and be in bed most of the day nauseated and having diarrhea. They would then give me a shot to help the nausea, which by about 8pm I would start feeling good again, only to go through tthe same process each morning for over a week, until I was released from the hospital. Because of the nausea, and not being able to eat, I became dehydrated to the point that IV was needed to rehydrate. I do have a sulfa allergy, and this drug has some components of sulfa, and as soon as I stopped taking this med, I was better, with no symptoms returning. | F | 65 | 7 days | 1/28/2003 | 4 | essential hypertension | some mild dizziness | well tolerated. Blood pressure now at acceptable level. | F | 48 | 1 years | 7/11/2003 | 3 | | 12/6/2003 | 4 | hypertension | None | M | 50 | 1.5 years | 2/7/2004 | 1 | high blood pressure | Taking Metoprolol, but BP was still elevated. Dr prescribed Hyzaar. Broke out in an itchy rash, but did not associate rash with Hyzaar. Rash spread all over face, neck, arms, hands and backs of calves. | Stopped taking all OTC's; maybe some type of interaction. Just taking BP meds. Dermatologist prescribed ointments to relieve itchy hives. Hives better, but not going away. PCP says to stay on Hyzaar. Not sure how long he will keep saying that! | F | 79 | 2 months | 7/20/2004 | 3 | Hypertension | None | I had no side effects taking this drug, as apposed to Atenolol and Procardia. But it's effectiveness after a while should be examined as it eventually was not enough to control my hypertension and my doctor added a calcium channel blocker (verapamil) to my daily regimen. | F | 38 | 3 years | 10/11/2004 | 3 | HIGHBP | BP CAME DOWN BUT WAS LEFT WITH JITTERS...ONE ABOUT AS BAD AS THE OTHER | F | 53 | 9 days | 10/30/2004 | 4 | hypertension | well tolerated and effective | F | 58 | 5 days | 11/14/2004 | 3 | HBP | M | 30 | 2 years | 12/21/2004 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | I have had no side effects. | F | 42 | 30 days | 1/10/2005 | 5 | Hypertension | Slight tiredness | Controlled my blood pressure perfectly | M | 56 | 2 months | 1/24/2005 | 3 | High blood pressure / hypertension | I did not have any side effects. | My blood pressure was typically around 150/105 before taking Hyzaar. After 3 months, my pressure was down to about 135/93, so it has helped but I'm still not into a normal range. My doctor plans to add Toprol to the Hyzaar to see if that will help. | M | 42 | 3 months | 3/22/2005 | 1 | Hypertension | sometimes dizziness,nauseau,developed weight gain,occasional rash that was itchy, stopped taking for 4 days now depression, tiredness, cry at the drop of a hat | felt somewhat disoriented,not as alert as normal,did control BP, but dont feel the side effects are worth it. | F | 43 | 3 years | 4/23/2005 | 4 | hypertension | tiredness,sleepiness and slight depression | M | 47 | 5 weeks | 5/16/2005 | 4 | Hypertension | Tiredness,sleepiness and slight depression | My tension dropped to normal levels after three weeks. I sleep too deep now. That was not my style. | M | 47 | 5 weeks | 5/16/2005 | 5 | BP around 140/90 | No side effects that I've noticed, other than a dry cough. I also take potassium tablets. | F | 59 | 4 years | 5/17/2005 | 5 | Hypertension/High BP | A little insomnia, sweating, mild depression. | I walk 1/2 mile up hill and back down during the work week with this med and watch what I eat some what and do I ever sweat! I have lost 15 lbs since taking (240 to 225 so far) and feel good. I recommend it for people who can tolerate it. A little exercise enhances it. Also take Toporal. | F | 49 | 2 months | 7/12/2005 | 5 | Hypertension | None | It has worked well for me. I take it as well as Atenolol and my blood pressure is now in the normal range. Very effective. | F | 41 | 3 years | 7/13/2005 | 4 | hypertension 170/100 | diarreah, some backache, some stomach cramping in the first few days. After a week, returned to normal. | So far it is controlling my pressure quite well. BP is well within acceptable ranges. I could not control it with HCTZ alone. The combination therapy seems to be working. Systolic is usually under 125 and diastolic is unually under 85. It has worked well. | F | 31 | 4 weeks | 8/28/2005 |
HYZAAR (HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; LOSARTAN POTASSIUM): This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. It is also used to lower the risk of strokes in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged heart. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: losartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Losartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. FDA Approval Date: 1998-11-10 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)