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 |
| 5 | High blood pressure | Although Hyzaar has done very well at controlling my bp, I am having hair thinning/hair loss, dry mouth, leg cramps and more recently (in past year or so) have had a nagging right-sided neck pain that radiaties into right shoulder - it feels like a bad cramp in neck/shoulder muscles. I did not associate this with taking Hyzaar until a week or so ago when I accidentally ran out of it and was not able to get it refilled for about a 5 days. While I was off of the Hyzaar for those five days I had NO more neck/shoulder pain!! When I started taking it again yesterday, the neck/shoulder pain are back! I really doubt that this is coincidence - I believe there is a direct correlation between the drug and these symptoms/side effects and will be speaking with my doctor to see if we can come up with an alternative. | F | 61 | 3 years 100/25 1X day | 2/19/2014 | 5 | Hypertension | I think my hair is starting to thin out and I have not changed my way of life. This is the only Meds I take | F | 47 | 1 days 50 mg | 1/17/2014 | 5 | HBP | I had to cut my dose in half & add pottasium gluconate to my pill regimen, because I was feeling very weak with no energy. Now I have developed a slight shake in my hands, which makes it difficult to do some things. | Hyzaar is the only thing that has controlled my BP without major side effects. Instead of being 190/90, I am running right around 120/70. If I do not cut the pill in half, however, my BP plumments to extremely low numbers. | F | 58 | 6 months 50-12.5 1X day | 3/30/2013 | 5 | High Blood Pressure | Sweat stinks. 5 showers a day would almost not be enough - effect goes away when I do not take hyzaar - but it works so well - I take it anyway. | Hyzaar is a miracle drug for me - it works perfectly with only one bad side effect - your sweat stinks. Called the hyzaar stink. Captopril only gave me headaches and did not work. Beware - $20 at Costco - $250 for same thing at Walmart. | M | 62 | 20 years 100/12.5 1X day | 2/2/2012 | 5 | Hypertension | No side effects. | M | 42 | 8 years 100mh | 12/7/2011 | 5 | High blood pressure | No side effects. | I was on Cozaar for several years, then added HCTZ. I decided a single pill combining the two was better, so now on generic Hyzaar (Losartan HCTZ) which keeps my blood pressure under control at 120/70 with no problems. | M | 66 | 3 years 50/12.5 1X day | 7/9/2011 | 5 | high blood pressure | no side effects | i love hyzaar. it keeps my bp under control with no side effects. had tried several other meds that not only didn't do a good job, they had side effects. thank goodness i have a doctor who kept trying till we found the right medicine. | F | 63 | 1 years 100-12.5 1X day | 12/12/2010 | 5 | Hypertension | Mild leg cramps once in a while | Works very well, i use this in conjunction with metoprolol and my BP stays about 110/60. Have switched to the generic and it works just as well for me. | M | 53 | 2 years 100/25 1X day | 12/7/2010 | 5 | hbp | no side effects | Effective with no side effects for me. My doctors have told me that the combination has been shown not only to reduce blood pressure but reduce the potential for a heart attack. | M | 57 | 5 years 100/25 1X day | 5/24/2010 | 5 | High Blood Pressure | Slight dizziness after exercise. | I take Hyzaar in conjunction with a cholesterol lowering medication - Simvastatin 20mg. I now sleep through the night (8 hours) something I haven't done in years !! So far, this medication has worked for me. BP was 180/110 now 120/80. | F | 44 | 6 months 50/12.5 1X day | 2/15/2010 | 5 | 100/12.5 | no noticeable side effects | seems to work as well as diovan had for the previous 2 yrs. switched because it cost less than diovan. | M | 39 | 60 days | 2/23/2009 | 5 | hypertension | none | With moderate exercise increase and hyzaar, bp went from 150/100 to 115/75 | M | 47 | 6 months | 9/5/2008 | 5 | high b.p. after heart attack | sometimes a faint headache, dry mouth, constipation, better erections. Light headed when standing up too quick. | It brought my b.p. down from 140-100 to 135-85 with no side effects worth mentioning. I feel much more energetic and less depressed then when I was on selokene, so it works for me. | M | 54 | 3 weeks | 5/9/2008 | 5 | Hypertension | sweating | Take with Atenolol. The combination is very effective for me. | F | 48 | 5 years | 5/6/2007 | 5 | hypertension | none | M | 50 | 2 years | 2/1/2006 | 5 | hypertension; angina | sweat profusely | I recently found that I needed to take Atenolol also, in order to get the BP down to a good level. | F | 46 | 2 years | 10/18/2005 | 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 | 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 | 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 | Slight tiredness | Controlled my blood pressure perfectly | M | 56 | 2 months | 1/24/2005 |
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)