DIOVAN Reviews (VALSARTAN)

Average Rating: 2.0 (776 Ratings)

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DIOVAN  (VALSARTAN):  Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.   FDA Approval Date: 1996-12-23 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 3  Blood Pressure Conrol Have developed intermittent and frustrating lower back pain and spasms, which seems to coincide with the start of taking Diovan. The drug worked very well for the blood pressure control. M 55 4 months
8/28/2005
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 3  High BP I looked up side effects of Diovan only because I wasn't sure if I was in the heart of menopause, pregnancy, or senioritis!! I was thrilled to see that others were having the same symptoms that I have experienced over the past five months....bloating(especially later in the day), weight gain of 12 pounds, increased appetite, hair loss, increased lack of concentration, anxiety, insomnia (or sleep with extreme dreams/nightmares!), decreased urination despite increased liquid intake! My BP went down intitally yet is now at 135/94! Thinking of going off of it and increasing my exercise routine! That would really drive the pharmaceutical world nuts if individuals would take responsibility for their own health! F 52 6 days
8/28/2005
 2  HPB I have been experiencing a cold sweat ever since I started taking this medication three weeks ago, has anyone else? Also have been experiencing dizziness and have been noticing some hair loss. F 32 3 weeks
8/31/2005
 1  HBP joint pains, dizziness, depression, bloating around the midriff, left side eye swollen, numbness throughout body, fatique, extreme fatique. I'm asthmatic and have super sensitivity to certain meds, such as Lipitor, and other HBP meds, but this one has been the scariest of all! And you guys are right, the docs do NOT do the research on these side effects and when you call in your symptoms they DENY they are associated with the med! F 58 2 months
9/5/2005
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 1  High Blood Pressure I was prescribed Diovan for high blood pressure (at home okay--at doctor it was high-- "white coat" blood pressure). I didn't experience side effects right away. Something emotional was going on in my life and I thought perhaps my symptoms were because of it. However, as the problem resolved, I still experienced DEEP fatigue--taking up to 3 naps a day and going to bed early. No ambition! Then I started with upset stomach just like morning sickness when PG. Most of the time it started as soon as I woke up. Started cutting back on the 160mg daily to 80mg and then to 40mg and then told doctor I wanted to quit! So he said OK, but to keep taking my BP at home. After discontinuing for only one day, I started feeling like my old self again! My ambition was back! I am back walking again! Taking only one short nap a day--maybe 20 mins. My "home" BP is within the normal range, so don't know what the doctor will do next. My next appt. is in about a month. It seems to me, doctors should start out at the lowest dosage possible when giving this medication to see how one reacts! F 68 5 months
9/8/2005
 4  hypertension no side effects I can relate to F 53 6 months
9/11/2005
 2  HBP Bouts of extreme anxiety; feeling 'out of sorts'; drymouth; lack of concetration; confusion. For me, these side effects are just not worth it. M 46 7 days
9/12/2005
 4  high blood pressure started with a diuretic...ineffective...160/25mg Diovan Hct for three months...blood pressure remained severe/very severe...increased dosage to 320/25mg Diovan Hct...seeing real improvement...hair loss and weight gain unexpected results.. other than hair loss and weight gain...few side effects...no sexual dysfunction M 41 4 months
9/15/2005
 3  BP Loss of Hair, difficulty breathing no stamina M 42 6 months
9/19/2005
 3   NO M 42
9/20/2005
 2  HBP Extreme Fatigue suddenly at times, weight gain, brain-fog,thinning hair on top Does lower blood pressure F 60 1 years
10/5/2005
 2  HBP Tiredness, weight gain F 60 10 months
10/5/2005
 1  High Blood Pressure I have nausea, insomnia, dizziness, no concentration, bursts of anger toward loved one, hot sweats, woke up with hallucinations and visual bursts of lights coming from my feet, hands, head and stomach. It triggered migraines and headaches every day. Made me feel as though I was taking a drug trip from illicit drugs. I've never done street drugs and drink lightly. Worst meds I've every taken. I wonder if there is an antidote? F 68 7 days
10/16/2005
 2  HBP Significant hair loss. general fatigue. mental dullness. Not really lowering blood pressure enough. Am on 80 mgs and b/p is only lowered to the 140s over 90s. F 42 5 months
10/21/2005
 1  High blood pressure Extreme anxiety, palpitations, difficulties breathing, dizziness, increased apetite. My BP was 150/100 initially, two weeks later it was "normal" at the doctor's office. This last week I have taken my BP at the drug store, they have a machine there - it has constantly been 150/95 with a high pulse too. I have taken my BP at different locations, so it isn't the machines. Or maybe it is? I have taken Diovan 80 mg for 5 weeks with no side effects - or so I thought... Last week has been the worst ever in my life. I wake up fine in the morning, take Diovan and one hour later my life is in shambles. Today is Sunday and I thought I was going to be fine since my husband is at home, but no - same bad anxiety as I've had all week. So I look up Diovan on the net and find all of you with the same problems. I will stop taking this medicine. F 52 5 weeks
10/30/2005
 2  high blood pressure Lower back pain, insomnia,fatigue, increased anxiety. Stopped taking for several months, then recently restarted. Anxiety level started to increase. M 1 years
11/4/2005
 1  hbp i have been on 80mg for 10 months. didn't know what i was experiencing was caused from the diovan 'til i found this sight. i have terrible wrist pain, much hair loss, weight gain, anxiety, sleeplessness, fatigue, ocular migranes, lower back pain for two months non-stop, foot pain and my bp wasn't normal by the new standards. i started taking a tbsp of noni juice for the last 6 wks and my bp has been below 120/80 daily. maybe it is a coincidence but i think it works and i need to know if these side effects are from diovan. i went to the dr. and told her i want to be off the meds and about the noni juice. she laughed and said she hoped i didn't get a stroke. i have been off 2 days now, i still have all the symptoms except i am not falling asleep at 7 pm. my bp these last 2 days has been 110/75. everyone reacts differently to drugs but if you feel something isn't right - investigate. try natural remedies first. i'm hoping with exercise, eating right and noni juice i will never have to been on bp lowering medicine again. F 53 10 months
11/20/2005
 1  high bp Was taking Altace(6 months). The last 3 months have had a cough, sore throat and flam in my throat. Changed to 320 mg of Diovan 5 days ago. Woke up this morning very dizzy. Can't put up with that. Is there something out there without side effects? M 70 5 days
11/28/2005
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 2  high blood pressure extremely tired, aches and pains all over, a sinking feeling, lightheadedness, dizzy, depression/anxiety, weighted down, abdominal discomfort, bad dreams, restless, extreme on again off again brain fog. Tingling in joints at times, blurry vision. I am only on diovan htz 80/12.5. I have been on it for about two years. I have also went to the doctor, who says mostly, must be stress. It is the ONLY medication I take. I cannot hardly stand the tiredness and the brain fog. .along with everything else. I was shocked when I read the other comments. Feel free to email me. F 46 2 years
12/2/2005
 3  hypertension I have been sweating profusely and feel very hot frequently since taking the drug. Anyone else with these sympoms? Thanks. M 52 4 weeks
12/7/2005

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