DIOVAN Reviews (VALSARTAN)Average Rating: 2.0 (776 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DIOVAN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DIOVAN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | Borderline hbp | at first I was very tired by about 2pm in the afternoon everyday,but after 4 or 5 months that subsided.I never experienced weight gain but a slight loss then bounced back to my normal weight. | So far I cannot complain about the drug. | M | 44 | 2 years | 5/11/2007 | 4 | HBP | NONE. Switched over from ACE both Zestril & Vasotec gave me the cough which stopped after taking Diovan. Took 80mg once/day. | Took for about 2.5-3 years and it stopped working for some reason so increased dose to taking twice/day and didn't really lower BP and got slight leg cramps so stopped. Now trying Avapro. | M | 50 | 3 years | 4/10/2007 | 4 | hypertension | M | 50 | 2 years | 7/2/2006 | 4 | high blood pressure | WEIGHT gain, eating habits the same, 8 lbs in a month some body call Goodyear!!!!! | Good medication compared to some others | M | 51 | 1 weeks | 8/23/2006 | 4 | hypertension | I had "hot flashes" for a couple of months that diminished, still experiencing dizziness. But the last few weeks I broke two molars while eating, no significant tooth trouble before this, I'm suspecting the medication. But no one here has mentioned this (related to hair loss? I haven't had that). | It definitely lowered the bp where ACE inibitor didn't, but the side effects are worse. | M | 56 | 6 months | 2/22/2006 | 4 | high blood pressure | none that i am aware of | M | 54 | 3 years | 8/11/2005 | 4 | high blood pressure | anxiety, dizzy with grey outs, light headed, slight nausea | took 160/12.5 Diovan HCT worked way to well, lowered dose to 80/12.5 last 30 months, blood pressure has lowered effectively but the side affects are taking their toll. Taken in combination with Atenolol 50mg daily. Started taking the Diovan at night with hopes to sleep through side affects. | M | 48 | 1 years | 8/23/2005 | 4 | hypertension | M | 60 | 6 months | 11/9/2006 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | Mid-section weight gain. Went from 200 to 240 lbs in about 3 months. Eating habits haven't changed. | It works great. Guess I'll have to eat less and work out more! | M | 47 | 3 months | 1/1/2007 | 4 | HP | Dry mouth, eyes hurt alot and I get a sharp pain from my left ear to my head then my hands get tense, I am taking Diovan 320mg for about now 1yr now and I have gain weight, bloating, back pains and very tense. My BP is being kept about as normal as I can but my weight gain is a problem. I know I have gained about 30+ pounds in a year. I am going to the Doctor on April 20th to see if there is something else, I want to check about some red spots. | Diovan is good I think 320mg is too much and is causing me problems sexualy and emotional. My last doctor told me that and erection will not stay long because the drug cause's your blood not to flow, and when u have an erection ur BP goes up. So that is why, I am not satisfied with this at all. Especially being only 32 and I have always enjoyed my sexual life. Any sugestions. | M | 32 | 1 years | 4/6/2006 | 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 | 4 | mild hypertension | I've noticed occasional lack of energy / stamina and occasional back pain / tiredness in my back. Normally I don't dream much, but since taking Diovan I've had vivid dreams almost every night. | Fortunately I have not noticed any changes in sexual performance or libido. | M | 46 | 32 days | 5/6/2006 | 4 | BP | None to date,WILL watch for the S.E.'s others noted | Gained 30+ lbs. in the last few years and started having high BP. G.P. put me on Atenolol.slight improvement.Sugar pill effect?!? Had an ECK done and something showed up.Sent to Heart Spec. and he suggested DIO. and mild chest pains went away(so Far)will watch for side effects and try garlic pills(can't hurt). | M | 53 | 1 days | 1/5/2006 | 4 | HBP | Palpitations from time to time - otherwise feel great. | M | 46 | 3 months | 9/26/2006 | 4 | high B.P. | some blurriness once in a while,some hair loss. | I had been taking an ace inhibitor and was always coughing. My cardioligist prescribed 16o .mg of Diovan. It kept my blood pressure down to 120/74 all that time. Once in a while I was a little lightheaded. Now my BP has spiked up to 150/84. He wants me to double up on the Diovan and cut out the potassium pills I had been taking because of Lasix for water retention. I am a little fearful of this but will try anyway. The hair loss didn't bother me, because most of it is gone anyway. I have a scheduled blood test in two weeks to see if it has affected my kidneys and liver. I hope for the best. | M | 78 | 6 years 160 1X day | 1/31/2011 | 4 | hbp | M | 49 | 6 months 500 1X day | 6/25/2011 | 4 | hbp | teeth nerves die | M | 60 | 3 years 160mg 1X day | 6/30/2011 | 4 | HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE | NIL | NIL | M | 75 | 2 years 160 1X day | 6/2/2013 | 3 | High blood pressure | Insomnia, dry cough, shortness of breath. Some memory loss, fatigue. | M | 58 | 2 years 160 mg | 7/26/2012 | 3 | high blood pressure | Diovan brought my blood pressure into a normal range very quickly. However, after the 5th week I experienced weight gain and swollen ankles. Once I realized the potential side effects from the Diovan web site, I stopped immediately. It took one week for my ankles to go back to a normal state. | M | 44 | 6 weeks 160 1X day | 3/4/2012 |