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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DIOVAN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | High Blood Pressure | Tired, weak, WEIGHT GAIN, can't sleep, etc,...you name it! | I am not able to do much with my family (wife, toddler, new baby). Always tired, don't want to go outside, leave the house, go to the store, etc. I have gained weight and can't seem to get it off. We are eating RIGHT (fruits, vegetables, fish and low salt)...doesn't work. Also exercising, to no avail. Need I say more? There's a lot more I can say...my family has suffered greatly! | M | 37 | 2 years | 5/30/2008 | 1 | HBP | Reduction in blood pressure was the good side effect. Other effects include vertigo, light-headedness, feeling out of body, weight gain around stomach, lower limb soreness, loss of sex drive, feeling lazy and unable to get going in the morning, weird reactions to unforeseen noise and movement. | Until I found this site, I thought I was just losing my mind with the weird spaced-out feeling that I get, usually when walking around. I thought there was something wrong with my brain and I never linked it to the drug. Diovan is the only drug that I take at 160 mg. I feel like I have to walk very gingerly and watch my steps. I feel groggy, like I am floating and less mentally aware, almost a sloth-like feeling. I miss not having energy, and I hate this loss of control over my body. My blood pressure has gone down, but I cannot stand these symptoms. I feel like I am losing days, months, years of my life not being able to participate more fully. And I am constantly afraid that I may faint or fall and cause grief to others so my irritability is no fun either. I cannot recommend this drug and I am seeing my Dr immediately for a change. Wish I knew of an herbal remedy. | F | 51 | 2 years | 1/31/2008 | 1 | hbp | Pink, irritable scalp, increasing hair loss to the point of bald patches, ringing ears (had ENT check - nothing wrong), insomnia, blurred vision, worsened my hot flashes. | I was determined to find out why I had so much scalp/hair problems and was so happy when I found this site because I never suspected it could be the Diovan. Weaned myself off it about 3 weeks ago and I hope to **** my hair and scalp return to normal. Already experiencing less insomnia but the ringing ears continues, unfortuntely. | F | 58 | 2 years | 11/7/2008 | 1 | Blood Pressure | Ringing in ears, headache, dry mouth, hoarseness | Was on 40 mg for about two years and seemed to be OK / Dosage was increased to 80 mg and almost immediately I started getting many of the symptoms I have seen listed. I quit taking it after three weeks and it has been three days now and symptoms still present. Can anyone give me an idea what their experience was when they quite taking Diovan. How long before the symtoms dissappeared? Would really appreciate feedback to email address. Thank You. [email protected] | M | 69 | 2 years | 3/14/2007 | 1 | b.p was high | Vision problems -blurred vision-cant stand bright light or white colors flash!- eyes lids swell (left worst) lid is lazy wont open sometimes- eyes feel dry. excessive waight bulid up in belly, cant loose it! no matter what I do! hair loss and thinning hair bad bad bad! bloating belly and Gas beyound control at times (most times) ringing of ears on and off! throat closeing up.. when eatting foods, nose runs! they eye problem started after long term use! 2years Im on 40mg now cutt down to 20mg and going lower soon, as left eye has gotten somewhat better with lower dose but still has problem. | This drug is not good! its another newer b/s drug pushed on the market! It was recalled a few years ago, then rushed back out as a new drug with it slightly changed (but in the worst ways!) With all the side effects and problems I have had with this drug. its not worth taking it! just so some A.Hole Doctor can make money on pushing this drug on people with h.b.p problems.. its not right ! | M | 48 | 2 years | 7/29/2007 | 1 | high blood pressure | My mom is getting out of the hospital on Saturday from EXTREME side effects of Diovan. She was on Diovan(only med she was taking) for 2 years, and in June '07 the side effects began. First she had a stiff neck. Her dr. ordered an MRI. Nothing showed. So he ordered physical therapy. Within a week, her arms were hurting so bad she couldn't use them. My dad bought a lift recliner so she could get out of a chair. The dr. sent her to an orthopedic surgeron who took more MRI's. Nothing. Now nausea and urination problems began. The orthopedic sent her to a neurologist, but before the neurology appointment, dizziness began that was so severe she was 100% bedridden. We drove her to the ER where she was admitted. More dr.s (8 total, including a psychiatrist), and NOT ONE DR. looked at her one med, Diovan. The Diovan wasn't bringing down her blood pressure so then they doubled the dose. Now she had confusion, became incontinent, and was totally unable to eat. IV's kept her alive. One night | But do you think one single dr. will admit guilt? Of course not! They are giving every reason (except withdrawing from Diovan) for why she is perfectly well now. Mom is back to normal, calling every day and we are all so relieved. The side effect I believe she would have had next is heart failure. I believe 100% that Mom would have died and we would never have known why. Moral of this? Take your health care into your own hands! Don't rely on doctors to save you. | F | 80 | 2 years | 9/27/2007 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Dizzy, tired all the time, light headed - felt miserable - not sure what was worse - taking that drug or having high blood pressure - too worried about having a stroke/heart attack if I stopped taking it. | My doctor wants to switch me to bystolic - I"m going to try it. I have also been taking taurine and folic acid to try to lower my b/p naturally. | F | 55 | 2 years 80 mg 1X day | 8/17/2011 | 1 | hbp | swollen legs, sweating ,pain in left shoulder ,anxiety ,coughing,blurriness,weakness ,back pain ,and terrible weight gain. | its a terrible pill no one has to suffer like this to lower they bp. | F | 2 years 1X day | 7/21/2012 | 1 | HBP | loss of libido, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight gain,shoulder and back aches | I stopped taking this drug due to wondering if it caused all my side effects. Its been one week, and all side effects have disappeared. I can weight train now without having to gasp for air after each set of reps and my muscles do not ache like they did on the Diovan. I am in decent shape and knew it had to be the meds. To hell with the doctors saying its all in my head. I know my body better than he does and I didnt have all those symptoms until he put me on Diovan. I am also sleeping better !!! | M | 53 | 2 years 160mg 1X day | 11/4/2010 | 1 | HBP | Severe depression, always hungry, massive headaches, feet swelling up. | I never had problems till the last 3 months of taking this med. Never thought it was the Diovan until going on this website.I stopped the med myself and slowly got my brain back. My high BP is caused by taking care of my daughter that has Lyme disease. My doctor wants to wait before putting me back on another BP med to see if my stress level goes down. | F | 56 | 2 years 80mgs 1X day | 11/12/2010 | 1 | HBP | Major weight gain, extreme bloating, I had tinnitus before taking diovan but now it is worse than ever, itching all over, droopy eyes, swollen fingers and feet, wrist and ankle pain, I feel horrible and it all started with taking this medication, cough, extremely dry throat, extreme fatigue | Digestive problems, had endoscoppy, ultrasound, CAT scan of the abdomen, just want off of this medication, doctors look at me like I am hypochondriac, I feell terrible and no one can tell me why | F | 52 | 2 years 160 2X day | 2/8/2010 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Severe pain in tendons & joints, swelling, cramps, in hands and wrists, dizziness, tiredness, back pain, gastrointestinal disorders, ringing in ears, blurred vision, dizziness. | Only take this drug with extreme caution - I believe it could be a real killer drug. The damage it could do may be far more severe than any good it may do. Watch for pains in your hands wrists, back, etc. I am looking for something with significantly fewer side effects, but I am now of the belief that possibly ALL BP Med are loaded with side effets | M | 63 | 2 years 80 mg 1X day | 6/7/2010 | 1 | B.P. | My husband was on DIOVAN for BP control,He has never been Asthmatic,but last year was told he had asthma and was on inhaler and daily meds to control attacks, he had a severe attack and almost died.he continued to have severe attacks while taken his medicine.Ended up in the hospital again,ran tons of tests and everything looked normal.Finally a doctor,one of 4 noticed my husband was taking this drug and said to STOP taking as it may be the cause of this severe breathing problems.He seemed to get them when exercising mostly. It's been 8 weeks off DIOVAN and no attacks yet.We are praying the doctor is correct.PLEASE..If your having breathing issues consider getting away from this drug.SHAME on you drug companies,I wonder how you sleep at night knowing what is happening to people's health.TO YOU ALL...BE WELL,BE IN CONTROL OF YOUR WELL BEING. | M | 53 | 2 years 1X day | 3/29/2010 | 1 | Borderline HBP | Fatigue, increase in abdomen size, low blood, low blood sodium, high protein in urine, fungal and bacterial infections, sinus problems. | Had annual check-up (more frequent visits should have been recommended). Have very low blood (8; Dr. said 12 is normal) and my blood sodium is very low (I eat plenty of salty foods!) Also high amounts of protein in my urine. Told to decrease meat; however, Dr. twice stating that "Diovan is supposed to protect you from that" made me suspicious. She wants me to go see a kidney specialist. Last yr she tested me for hepatitis and liver problems due to high enzyme reading - nothing found. After reading Diovan Prescribing Info Sheet, I see this is a fairly new drug, not much testing, and lot of reference to side effects I've experienced including: "greater than 20% decrease of hemoglobin (blood) observed in 0.4% of Diovan patients," elevated liver enzymes & reports of hepatitis, impaired liver function, & neutropenia (neutrophil protects us from bacterial and fungal infections!). My doctor STARTED me on 320 mg (pamphlet says to start patients on the lower doses, a | F | 44 | 2 years | 10/15/2006 | 1 | high blood presure | there are so meny side effects with this drug I cant list them all! main things are dizzyness - blurr visison- headaches- dry mouth -cough- sore in nose- running nose 24/7 - gas bloating belly -waight gain that is non stop! you loose it , it comes back. no power anymore tired feeling all the time ! nasty drug ! | so far this drug has sent me to the emergancy room twice, with pains! after testing for over 6 hours each time, they find nothing wrong! from what iv found this pill can cause angina!! something the mfg of the pill wont tell anyone ! its very upsetting to go threw ! I think this whole medical system in u.s is headfirst in the toilet! as most medications are not tested long enough,and are pushed out to doctors! we the people become the ginny pigs of the world ! this is not right !! we pay for good treatment and care! yet we get bent over, takeing such nasty and untested drugs ,such as diovan and others !! dont forget people diovan can cause hair loss and thinning of hair. on both women and men ! I figure another year on diovan I will be a american bald eagle with a fat beer belly sticking out ! due to diovan!! wonder if we can sue diovan makers for the problems we have and hair loss.. ???? it sucks dont it ! | M | 53 | 2 years | 11/19/2006 | 1 | doctor made me take it ! hate it !! | blurr vision -baldness- hair loss- cramping pains!-shoulder pains! headaches- lots of dizzyness!- nose running! eyes hard to open when wakeing up! trapped gas! excessive gas build up ! waight gain! dry mouth! legs ache ! tiredness no power! feel like a zombie ! hate this stuff !! | has anyone had excessive trapped gas ? or left shoulder cramps, that wont let go! due to this drug! this drug plays hell with my body! hardly worth taking it! with all no good side effects - yeah it lowers b.p down, the stuff works! but who in the hell wants such ugly and harsh side effects ! it isnt worth takeing whats worse my doctor knows im allergic to ace inhibbitors and sister drugs like diovan ! yet he pushes the drug on me !! no more!! I say !! | M | 53 | 2 years | 11/20/2006 | 1 | h.b.p. problems | palpatations-ringing in right ear- bloating-trapped gas-cramps and pains in back legs arms and shoulders and chest. vision is effected daily- slowed thinking- memoryloss short term only- headaches and dry eyes. | im not at all happy with this drug! the doctors love it,I dont ! I have read up on this drug, and its 100% bad! not a good one to take, this drug can send you to the E.R. with chest pains that turn out to be Trapped Gas! you might think your haveing a heart attack! when its Gas pushing inside you! I was givin some GasX at the ER and within mins I started burping! belching! loud this released the pains and bloating feeling I had! I was on 20mg diovan daily and a big 200mg of toprol xl, The doctors at the Er wondered why such a large dose of toprol ? and you wonder hows my sex life.. well folks its Dead! thanks to toprol and my last Doctor! so anyone who has problems such as trapped gas or chest pains from diovan or toprol please let me know! im dumping the diovan asap /toprol comes next! im turning to the Natural world of meds.. no more chemicals!!! they wreck your body in and out ! | M | 53 | 2 years | 12/11/2006 | 1 | b.p high | blurr vision-headaches-throat closeing-dry mouth-excessive dehydration-sore in nose-back aches and pains- leg pains-numbness to top of feet sometimes-dizzyness-ears ring-slight chest pains- itching- cant remember anything short term ! aches everywhere! tired all the time!- burned out feeling 24/7 on this medication .. some pannic attacks - upset stomach all the time. Not happy about this drug! | started with 40mg diovan-doc lowered to 20mg-b.p went up again no reason? doc raised me to 80mg diovan when this happend got all sorts of side effects! never a chest pain untill the use of diovan! tests were all normal before! nuke xray and all normal.. b.p went below normal levels 117-74 on this dose , doc then lowered me to 20mg again! b.p is 128-84 range still get some very small pin pointed chest pains - but feels like nerve or musl pains. going to make a appointment with new doctor and get a cardiolgist to check me out again.. Im pretty sure its the diovan side effects! I just dont know why any Doctor would push these drugs with such harsh side effects or cause such big problems! must be the hmo im in? cheap drugs! the FDA should do a better job! and test these drugs more! as I read more and more people have problems with these new drugs! and the hmo doctors dont care! or seem not to care! I wonder if anyone has these symptoms like I have ? or has any hidden facts about diovan! | M | 53 | 2 years | 11/3/2006 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Was put on Diovan 80mg 2 years ago due to moderate hypertension, a great birthright passed down from my father's side of the family. I am otherwise healthy in diet, weight and exercise habits. At first the 80mg tablets seemed to be controlling my moderate hypertension (down to 115/75 on home monitoring and at my office visits). After about 9 months my numbers started creeping upwards to levels higher than I ever had in the many years of being diagnosed as "borderline" and off meds. Finally doctor upped dosage to 160mg daily. About three weeks after new dosing I ended up in the emergency room with severe heart palpitations and disorientation. Was sent home with Ativan prescription and told I had anxiety attack. About six weeks ago (1 year after emergency room visit) I started having constant ringing in ears and heart palpitations that are getting worse. Worst symptoms happen after getting into bed where ear ringing is deafening and palpitations feel like imminent hear | As of tomorrow I am taking 3-4 days off of the Diovan (with close BP monitoring of course... though I can't imagine it getting worse than when I am having the palpitation attacks). After six weeks of constant ear ringing and irregular heart activity I have to try something to see if in fact it is the pills that are causing my misery. I can't live like this anymore! Calling doc on Monday. I like him so I am giving him one last chance to take my side effect complaints seriously before trying someone new. I just honestly think that doctors may be unaware of these effects coming with this medication. Thanks to everyone who has posted their thoughts on this site. I honestly thought I was losing my mind!!! It's unbelievably liberating knowing that others have experienced the h*ll I have been living through. How can so many clinicians be unaware of these possibilities with the use of this med?!?! | M | 32 | 2 years | 2/10/2007 | 1 | still am taking it | Blurr vision, aches pains in lower back, shoulders, arms legs headaches,rnning nose,dry mouth,ringing of the right ear!! dizzy all the time, tired all the time! feel like crap! on this drug | Diovan stinks! it might work in lowering blood presure, but it takes a toll on your body! When will Doctors read the side effects from these fricken drugs we are told to take!! | M | 52 | 2 years | 8/11/2005 |