There are 160 ratings for the drug: AVAPRO in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for avapro: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine.

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1	HTN,Kidney failure	Leg muscle weakness,bloating,fatigue and general weakness,Stange sensation of rectal pressure when walking(need to get to a bathroom)	Horrible medication for me.Does nothing for my BP.Am on norvasc and metoprolol.Went on and off of this med for acouple of years.Nephrologist is determined to keep me on this drug.My job requires strenuous activity.Felt better off of the med.Told the doc that I would try to get back on the med.It took one week to start feeling fatigued again.Feel ok at rest.	F	55	7 days 150 1X D		7/19/2010
3	HBP & Diabetis Neuropathy	Severe debilitating interaction with Nortryptaline: migraine-intensity headaches, vomiting (even plain water!) Took a week without any drugs to be able to again take Avapro due to residual drugs in my system. Avapro now causing minor problems it didn't before, and isn't as effective. Blood pressure is down some, but only to levels I could achieve on a good day free from stress.	I have taken no less than 22 drugs for my HBP just since the beginning of the year, and suffered serious side-effects from everything except Avapro. My options are thus limited.	M	56	30 days 150 mg 1X D		7/2/2010
2	high blood pressure	It took about a week and a half to reach full effect and after that about 2 weeks fine. Then I started to develop muscle aches,fatigue, lightheaded , joint pain and lack of sexual interest.	I'm definitely going to the doctor to change medication!!!	M	47	90 days 150 mg 1X D		6/30/2010
4	high blood pressure	The medicine worked very well for lowering my blood pressure. I have arthritis so joint pain has increased, not sure if related to taking Avapro or side effects cause it to be worse. My blood pressure after taking this for 5 years is now too low and my pulse is low as well. My cardiologist told me to stop taking it last month. My blood pressure is now normal, however for about a year now, I have increased burning in my mouth. After researching these symptoms and complaints to my doctor, I now realize if have "Burning Mouth Syndrome". I'm praying that this goes away soon. It's affecting my quality of life, and from what I read, there is no cure, but treatment for discomfort. It definitely does decrease interest in sex drive. Hope this information helps.		F	60	5 years 150 1X D		6/28/2010
1	protein in urine and blood pressure	The blisters started about two weeks in. I thought maybe they were mosquito bites so I loaded up on bug spray, dryer sheets and the bug thing you wear on your belt. Then when I watched one form while sitting at the computer, I knew then this was not caused by insect bites. I started noticing a tightness in my chest and a stiff neck. When my tongue started to swell I stopped taking Avapro. The swelling went away but the edema (welts) have not. I also have some weight gain and destended stomach.	Even though I stopped taking this drug the welts have continued popping up. I am praying that they will go away. They feel like a fire under your skin, until you touch them and then they itch like you have never experienced. One of them has persisted for weeks. I must confess that I did not take the pill everyday because I have not had a good experience with BP meds. I only took it every other day. Can't imagine what would have happened if I had taken it as prescribed. Do doctors ever take their own medicine? I think I would rather die by natural causes.	F	64	1 months 75 mg 1X D		6/27/2010 Email
4	Protein in urine	No side effects.		F	57	2 years 75mg 1X D		6/11/2010
1	high blood pressure	few years after taking avapro i feel exhausted, loss of interest, attention problems, difficult for me to get up from a chair, muscle weakness and similar symptoms of extrapyramidal syndrome		M	65	9 years 150 1X D		6/11/2010
2	high blood pressure	dry itchy throat interrupted sleep, had to keep cough drop in mouth all night, coughed off and on all day, fourth night dizzy, loss of balance when bending over, pain in tricept (hurts to have clothing touch as well as when I pinch the muscle) that was not there before, not much change in bp but only took 4 days. Thanks to this website I got off right away........was on liciniprill for 27 days. Woke up with the whole inside of my thigh bruised from groin almost to my ankle...…		F	57	4 days 150 1X D		6/8/2010
1	High Blood Pressure	I just started taking this medication 10 days ago. Within 48 hours of starting this medication I developed incredible neck pain. Over the counter pain relievers (Tylenol/Motrin) have not relieved this pain, which is fairly chronic. This pain is absolutely not due to a sleeping position or an injury, and I have never experienced anything like this. Also, my blood pressure has dropped some but my school nurse still considers it high. I called my doctor's office today and they suggested discontinuing this medication and scheduling and office visit.		F	50	10 days 150 MG 1X D		5/19/2010
1	high blood pressure	Rapid weight gain, abdominal distention, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, fatigue, depression, emotional outbursts, tingling/numbness in fingers.		F	55	5 weeks 75mg 1X D		5/3/2010
1	Hypertension		Forgot to mention the ICE COLD HANDS for the last two months-rubbing only helps temporarily.	F	60	150 mg 1X D		4/22/2010 Email History
1	Borderline Hypertension	Insomnia, muscle/joint pain, difficulty concentrating, depression, diarrhea/cramps, irritability	I started taking 150mg, and after a few episodes of unexpectedly high BP was prescribed 300mg daily. I have noticed a variety of side effects which may have been caused by this drug. Many people describe very similar things, I'm glad I found this site. I plan to stop taking it and closely monitor my BP which seems to be controlled well by the drug. Will try and drop a few pounds and watch my diet more closely.	M	47	3 years 300 1X D		4/22/2010 Email
1	High Blood Pressure	Cough, back pain, dizzy at times, more tired than usual, cold hands.	My doctor prescribed Lisinipril which caused me to cough constantly. After reading about it's side effects I quit taking and the cough eventually went away after about 2 weeks. My doctor prescribed Avapro as a replacement. I asked the pharmacist what side effects I could expect and told him about the cough. He said this was not a side effect of Avapro. I've been on Avapro about 2 weeks now and the dry cough is coming back and becoming more persistent. I also am experiencing some dizziness, blurred vison and severe back pain at times in my upper back which is very unusual for me. My hands are cold and I am constantly rubbing them. I thought I was imagining things until I read all the other comments. Thank you for this website. I'm going to discontinue the drug and ask for something else. Besides, it cost me $90 in co-pay!	F	54	2 weeks 75 1X D		4/15/2010
4	highblood pressure			F	57	1 days 150 1X D		4/4/2010
1	mild hypertension typically 145/95	About 4 weeks ago noticed that gym work was getting more difficult and a week or so later had my first ever indigestion pain....my stomach just didn't feel right. Started to feel more fatigued/light fever/joint pain until about a week and a half ago when I was so fatigued couldn't get out of bed and right shoulder was quite sore.....with intermittent bursts of sweating and light headedness. I live in the Tropics in SE Asia and thought I might have dengue or one of the many viral type nasties we have in these parts, although I have been exceptionally healthy. Checked the official avapro site and determined that it wasn't a side effect issue until I came upon this site last night, and noticed some identical symptoms. Stopped taking my pills from last night and can already feel some improvement in a little over 12 hours.	My initial dosage was 150mg but this didn't seem to work particularly with early morning readings of 150/100 so changed to the 300mg regime after about one month	M	61	4 months 300mg 2X D		3/8/2010 Email
4	Hypertension	Dont seem to have any side effects at this stage.	Was very worried about blood pressure being 159/96, tried losing weight and drinking less but gave up and told doc to give me a pill.Has taken awhile but BP down to 132/82. Im back on the diet and walking.	M	49	5 months 150mg 1X D		3/6/2010
3	hypertension	Heartburn, lower back-pain, lower stomach gurgling, constant desire to nap, no drive, lose interest and attention quickly, constant ringing in leaf ear, little pains everywhere at random, sudden ED. Increased water intake and decreased urine output.	Started at 450 milligrams for three months then 300 milligrams for the past year and some. Side effects appearing in just last 4 months, thought it was just age until reading here. BP at start 170/130 and now 120/60 yet heart will race suddenly for many minuets at random, all while at rest. Not over weight, quit smoking two years and two months ago, job and hobby have me at moderate body activity all day. I don't use table salt on anything ever. Buy low salt and no salt groceries.	M	57	1.5 years 300 1X D		2/28/2010 Email
1	high blood pressure	Horrible foot and ankle pain, shoulder pain (so bad I could barely put on a jacket), exhaustion, irritability, mood swings, depression, weight gain	Thank goodness I found this site. After dealing with a bad case of plantar fasciitis a year ago, I was starting to be able to walk again when I was put on avapro for high blood pressure last June. My feet started getting worse and worse, to the point I could barely get out of bed in the morning. I also was very depressed, (pain will do that). I had terrible shoulder pain - thought it was due to tension from the foot pain. Couldn't sleep at nights. Also, was breaking into rants and rages over fairly minor problems - very unlike me. I was diagnosed with tarsal tunnel syndrome and about to have foot surgery. I was sent to a neurologist for an emg to measure amount of nerve conduction in ankles - he mentioned that my medicine could cause joint and muscle pain. I came home and googled side effects of avapro, found this site, stopped the medicine immediately and felt 80% better in 48 hours. It has been two weeks and I was actually able to play 18 holes of golf (with a cart) for the first time in a year. I hope all doctors will be come more aware of the effects of this drug.	F	55	9 months 150 mg 1X D		2/24/2010
1	High Blood Pressure, Type 2 Diabete	Turned in to an invalid on Avapro. Severe stomach cramps, muscle weakness, backache, nausea.	I took Avapro without too many problems until they changed the formula aroung 2008/09. They added macrogol( a laxative). I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome and had constant stomach cramps and diarrhoea until I stopped taking it. I am now on Ramipril , one of the few bp medications that does not contain macrogol. It is also found in antibiotics.	F	65	6 days 150, 300 1X D		2/20/2010
4	high blood pressure	no side affects		M	56	3 days 150 1X D		2/16/2010
1	Hypertension	1. Cold hands and feet. 2. Stiff muscles & joints on arising after sitting for a while. 3. Chronic mild back discomfort every morning on arising. 4. More severe back pain if I did hard exercise or hard manaul work that required lots of bending or lifting. 5. Shoulder discomfort / pain (like a rotator cuff problem). 6. Dry skin on the calf and ankles. 7. Dry itchy skin in the ear canal. 8. More freqent (with a stronger urges) urination. 9. Loose (sometimes diarreah-like)bowel movements.	I had been very active in power lifting up until my I was about 48 years old. That's about the time I was prescribed Avapro. Initially it caused a slight cough so I went through a series of other BP meds which either didn't work, or in the worst case (with Norvasc) gave me a severe backache. My doctor and I settled back with Avapro which seemed to work fine with no other side effects. I have been on it for seven or eight years and attributed the "minor" maladies above to the aging process. I didn't know that Avapro was causing all these sypmtoms until I accidentally forgot to load the Avapro in my vitamin case one Sunday. About three days later I was sitting watching TV and checked the thermostat on the wall because I felt more comfortable, less cold in my house. But the temperature remained what it always had been, 68 F. I also noticed that I was not stiff after sitting in my chair for two hours in front of the TV. I could now spring up out of the chair and bolt up the stairs with no stiffness, no discomfort. I have continued working out since I gave up powerlifting, but my workouts have been very light and I have not done overhead military presses or heavy deadlifts in years because of my tender back, and I stopped doing bench presses last spring because of my tender shoulders. Well lo and behold after being off the Avapro for a month I am doing all those excercises with significant poundages. All of the symptoms have disappeared after discontinuing the Ava-pro.	M	61			2/1/2010
1	borderline hypertension	After taking for a few years dose increased from 75 mg per day to 150 mg: anaphylaxis and angiodema: now have for last 2 years acute severe generalised hypersensitivity to foods, smells, pollens, paints, adhesives, medicines and multiple anaphlaxis and ongoing angioedema and multiple life threatening events; Immunologist says such severe reaction to this drug has "shocked" my immune system; haven't worked for months and months; often confined to home as get laryngeal oedema easily; not allowed to do lots of types of travel; must be near acute hospital with 24 hour emergency; wear medi-alert bracelet and personal alrm:very scary for me and my family; has resulted in major disability and life changes.		F	53	3 days		1/20/2010
3	High Blood Pressure	Tinnitus, fatigue	Avapro did lower my blood pressure but it is causing ringing in my ears as well as day time fatigue. I will consult my doctor but unfortunately this is the 4th BP medication and the only one that has lowered my BP. I'm not sure I can take the side affects much longer, however.	M	40	6 months		12/14/2009
1	high blood presssure	severe pain in hips and back of neck,head can hardly walk when i first get up,,very tired, stopped taking 2days ago not as tired, feeling better but still lot of hip and leg pain,,will not take avapro again	the doctors do not belive , when you tell them its the avapro	F	66	5 months		11/21/2009
3	prevent hypertensive kidney disease	dry, march of the fire ants" burning and itchy skin, angio edema, increased hamstring cramping	I changed to Avapro from Diovan due to my insurance dropping Diovan from their formulary. I am not listing any adverse side effects that can't be directly attributed to Avapro. Having worked in cardiology there are many symptoms displayed in people's posting that may have a relationship to an ace inhibitor but sound a little too broad to simply attribute to a blood pressure control medication. I am in the 1% of users who experience an allergic reaction to Avapro. Symptoms include dry skin, deep skin hives, and intense itching especially on the upper arms, abdomen and back. I had an extreme reaction yesterday which resulted in going to urgent care. The physician immediately connected my angio edema and widespread hives with Avapro. He advised me to immediately discontinue using it. I stopped taking it. Last night the itching had diminished and for the first time in a year I am not itching. It was tormenting to itch all day and night. I will try another bp medicine, but people who have problems with ace inhibitors and angiotensin II 's should be aware of this potentially serious side effect.If you have this problem take it up with your doctor.	F	53	1 years		11/7/2009
4	high blood pressure	take nifidene (procardia) 60mg...in combination 150mg seems to help my lower my blood pressure with minimal side effects...	doctor recommends this as a kidney aid as well.........	M	57	6 months		11/3/2009 Email
1	HBP	Normally a very HEALTHY woman, my doctor recommended Avapro for high blood pressure. Took one pill on Fri and another on Sat. It caused EXTREME fatigue and I couldn't get out of bed. Sun. morning I awoke to pains in my chest, hard to breathe, pain radiating up the neck and into the jaw and profuse sweating. TEXT BOOK SYMPTOMS. Rushed to the hospital with symptoms of a heart attack. Had another attack in the hospital on Monday. Lots of EKGs, blood work, x-ray, nitroglycerin, echocardiagram and an Angio later... all tests said my heart was healthy. Didn't have a heart attack. In the beginning my Blood pressure dropped and so did the pulse to 38. BP finally came back but pulse stayed low until Thursday. Now doctors are all saying it was a reaction to Avapro!!! I am once again a normal healthy woman.	It only took TWO PILLS to put me in the hospital.!!!	F	65	2 days		11/3/2009
1	pressure/cholesterol control	Nausea,restlessness, muscle pain, cramps,disorientation, extreme fatigue		F	59	2 days		10/25/2009
1	hypertension	Pain and general weakness in hamstring area of both legs. Sharp pain in ITB developing whilst sleeping. Vertigo/dizziness	Absolute rubbish! Doctor said that it would probably aid my running because it would make my tendons stronger and promote circulation/healing. Yeah, right!. Actually, cost me an Australian Masters Athletics championship when I had an enormous cramp, half way through a 200m. Curious why medication doesn't include usual leaflet detailing side effects. Curious indeed.	M	59	9 months		9/30/2009
3	hypertension	Was just wondering if anyone has developed nausea, no vomiting, that only seems to subside about 16 hours after taking Avapro? No meds ( tums, alka seltzer,etc...)seem to help. Avapro 150, 1 per day taken at bedtime.		M	57	1 years		8/29/2009
3	hypertension	Nausea	Was wondering if anyone else developed nausea after using avapro for awhile ? No vomiting but nausea from morning to late afternoon. Nothing seems to relieve it. 150mg 1/day.	M	57	1 years		8/29/2009
1	high blood pressure	Extreme fatigue, had to go to bed right after supper; would sleep the weekend away. Also had constant nausea. Later developed pain in upper abdomen/stomach area so intense it hurt to walk or breathe, couldn't sleep on right side, too painful. Tongue the color of cement. Very painful right shoulder. I was only on the med. for 2 1/2 months. Finally stopped two days ago, and already the nausea's gone, fatigue has lessened. Still suffering from stomach pain and shoulder pain, hope that disappears soon.	My doctor was concerned because the symptoms didn't appear early on. After reading this website, I feel like forwarding it to him. Nobody mentions the stomach pain, am I the only one? I wonder if the Avapro has led to some other ailment, such as liver problem?	F	66	75 days		8/27/2009 Email
3	Hig Blood Pressure	Ok for about 2 years, then started getting halo type migraines almost daily, and grinding sensation in neck, Starting cutting my 150mg Avapro in half and found my BP was staying down and migraines and neck pain reduced but not completely gone.		M	60	4 years		7/29/2009
1	high blood pressure	heart burn, difficulty breathing while sleeping back pains, muscle aches, fatigue, tired, sleep everywhere , weight gaining when hardly eats much, pain in the feet when walking caused i excercise ,mood swings , lack of concentration, mental issues, outbursts , irritability , lethargy , lack of conversation , emotional elimanation , changed completeltley ,weak , sexual desire weak desire none at all .............	this is a true statement quote /unquote i have been married for six years i was diagnosed with high blood pressure for several years 8 years just about , but the last 2-1/2 years i have been taken this medicine i noticied changes this is wife speaking out to any women out there that because of this medicine i know for a fact this medicine caused my marriage to collaspe he has left the house twice in a 2 year period my husband has changed and we did not notice the change on this until my speration its been 4 months and he has been off it for 6 weeeks i need all women who is going through to help each oother this is poison medicine and i hope to god i can have my husband the way he used to be, attorney on file and documented the statement and have spoken to some of the web site patients about this and some had the same situation.	M	47	2.5 years		7/24/2009 Email
2	high blood pressure	Ankle pain, numbness in feet, legs, and hands, heartburn, and my BP went up on this medication. Also had sinus pain that I did not think was a side effect but it went away when I stopped taking it.	I think there are some people who this medication works for but many who it doesn't or is not worth the side effects.	F	43	4 weeks		7/17/2009
2	Hypertension	Legs cramped all day AND night, and Avapro gave me severe daytime fatigue. I couldn't keep my eyes open or my head up. It was horrible.	Comparable effect on my b.p. as Micardis, but Micardis never gave me the severe fatigue, and the leg cramps from Micardis are very mild and only at night; whereas Avapro makes my legs cramp all day and night. The daily fatigue was the worst, though. There's nothing you can do about that except go to bed.	F	52	14 days		7/16/2009
5	hypertension	No side effects	I have changed medicine 4 times in the past 18 months. Avapro has worked the best for me.	M	57	120 days		6/13/2009
3	HPB	Achy back started a week after using, and now starting to make legs feel sore and heavy. I'm with a new Dr. and next visit intend to see if she can find something else. BP is ok, but still up and down, never a consistant reading. Don't know if it is the Avapro 150mgs. a day, but my blood sugar seem to be rising each time tested and I always had a low glucose reading. Diet is the same as is my weight, so no explanation of why sugar is going up. Starting to think this Avapro isn't for me. Been on it for over 2 years, and things seem to be getting worse, not better.	The cost is ridiculous as well as some of the side effects. I'm starting to think Avapro is causing a lot of my problems.	F	67	2 years		5/27/2009
4	hypertension	slight headache for about 30 minutes		M	67	2 years		5/11/2009 Email
1	high blood pressure	aching& pain in left arm went into shoulder really sore weeks later gone into right arm,shoulder & neck, today after seeing this great site, went to Dr. He....no not from this, I said yes it is, want to stop as of today, will see him tomorrow for blood test.		F	69	9 months		5/4/2009 Email
1	HBP	Avapro seems to have almost turned me into an invalid. I begin to have SEVERE leg and arm pain. My vision was getting blurry. My blood pressure was not staying down, even after being put on 300mg. When I would sit down, it was difficult to stand;then it was painful to walk. The doctor's helper put me on celebrex and it has helped, but why take another drug, if one you're taking is causing the problem, and I was pretty sure the Avapro had caused my problem. I have been off of it for a few days, and I also feel like I'm getting my life back. Thank you so much for this website. So many symtoms were just like mine. I will not go back on this medication. Don't let a doctor tell you there's no side effects. It's your pain and your life. This was a really bad experience. This med should be off the market!!What will happen to folks who don't figure this out?		F	59	9 months		4/27/2009
4	HTN	Possible mild back pain.	I have been taking this medication for about 2 months, and it has lowered my B/P by about 10 mm/Hg systolic and diastolic. I do want to comment that most of you out there that are complaining of dizziness/ tiredness need to know that this is a common side effect of taking any blood pressure medication. For those of you saying you become dizzy/ light headed when you stand up, this is a phenomenon call orthostatic hypotension (sudden decrease in blood pressure as a result of you standing quickly), which is also a common side effect of any blood pressure medication. To those of you like me experiencing muscle pain/ weakness, you should consider changing medications if these side effects don't go away within a few weeks of taking this medication. Just as a reference I am taking 150mg.	M	21	50 days		4/23/2009
5	High BP	None apparently - but I get pretty tired during the day. Actually from quite early in the mid morning.	Does anyone know if its culmulative. If I take it in the morning has it worn off by the next morning? I'm wondering if I can cut back the dose (150mg) as in the morning before taking the pill BP has been 130/75 or so. Down from about 160/92.	M	59	6 months		4/22/2009 Email
1	HYPERTENSION	Unexplained mood changes that eventually led to sexual and emotional elimination completely!	My husband began taking this medication within months of our marriage and as a result, his sexual and emotional desires began to change and he did not know why. He reported this to the doctor and was then placed on Levitra which did not help. So the doctor simply chalked it up to stress. In the meantime, he was becoming more and more distant emotionally to the point that now there is absolutely NO intimacy whatsoever even in the conversations. We were together nearly 2 years prior to this and never had these issues! The initiation of Avapro is the only thing that coincides with his emotional changes and we looked up the side effects about a week or so ago, SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION is at the top of the list of side effects not requiring medical attention. We have contacted an attorney because of this effect on our marriage (not quite 4 years yet). So if anyone is going through similar changes, please, please contact us!!!!! He was taking this for 3 1/2 of our 4 years as a married couple and we've been together for nearly 2 years beautifully before the initiation of this forsaken drug!	M	43	3 years		4/18/2009 Email
3	high blood pressure	palpitations,tingling in arms and legs,shortness of breath, pressure on chest and I feel heart pounding harder	My systolic is decreasing, but the dialostic remain a little bit high.	M	43	10 days		4/4/2009 Email
1	high blood pressure/diabetic	I had a cerebrovascular accident which Avapro may have played a part in.	I did not know I had a dural arteriovenous fistula which has a certain percent chance per year of hemorrhage, but I was on Avapro for the 5 months before my hemorrhage. While I don't think that Avapro was the total cause, I think it may have increased the risk of bleed before the DAVF was discovered. I would never take it again.	M	45	5 months		4/3/2009
2	kidney protection	left leg cramping, tingling in fingers, numbness in my arms, and shortness of breath during sleep.		F	20	2 years		3/22/2009
3	high blood pressure	Muscle injuries, muscle aches, stiffness	I started experiencing muscle injuries a few years go. It would be chronic in one leg, but not in the other. Then it went to the other leg and the bad leg became the good leg. Can't hardly do stairs, up or down. Swelling in me legs when on my feet. I have been taking this drug longer than 10 years now. It did lower and stabilize my bp.	F	50	10 days		3/20/2009
4	high pb	none.	I've tried many, and Avapro is the best. My insurance company stopped paying for it, so my doctor put me on Diavan. I hate it.	M	47	5 years		3/19/2009
2	mild hypertension , diabetes type2	muscle cramps and spasms in feet and calves;muscle pain in legs that I would describe as almost "bone pain" similar to "shin splints";runny nose ;cough; sneezing;loose bowels.	I'm going back to lisinopril and endure the ever present dry hack;at least lisinopril didn't create the leg problems.	M	60	1 years		3/14/2009
5	Hypertension	None	A perfect drug for me. Tried diuretics and calcium blockers with no sucess. Avapro kept my BP to 120/67 for years. Too bad there's no generic version.	M	50	4 years		2/21/2009
5	High blood pressure	None	Has worked very well. Blood pressure was 150/110 5 years ago, after taking Avapro 150 for a few months it fell to 130/80 and stayed there. I'm not aware of any side effects.	M	68	5 years		2/19/2009
3	Hypertension	Extreme fatigue-joint aches-headache-mood change-Wondering if it is the medication been on it for approximatley one month	Does anyone have any thoughts on this	M	35			2/6/2009 Email
1	High Blood Preasure	Fatigue, Difficulty breathing, flu like cough and sinus congestion, trouble concentrating and irritably, possibly caused by the aforementioned side effects that I was not sure where they were coming from until I just found this web site. Now I 99.9% sure that Avapro is the reason I feel like I was run down by a Truck even when I just woke up in the morning. Thanks you to everyone for posting. I dont think i will be taking any more from today on.		M	44	3 months		1/28/2009 Email
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2	High Blood Pressure	Persistent dry choking cough over several months. All tests and x-ray have found nothing. Avapro withdrawn for 4 week period to confirm this as side effect of taking this medication.		F	54	3 years		1/13/2009
1	high blood pressure	I had just about all the side effects that others listed on this site. Sometimes doctors do not believe their patients when told of these side effects. Wonder why???Are these drugs money makers??	I think people with doctors who do not believe their patients, should be given copies of this site to prove that all those taking this medicine cannot be wrong. ONLY a few have good things to say about this medicine and it's friend, Avalide. So, I got myself on another medicine and I am much better. These medicines are not good for everyone-there are MANY others to take, so don't be like me, get off this stuff quick and get something else. I finally did and I am SO glad. Anything is better.	M	60	1 years		12/21/2008
1	high blood pressure	Fatigue, sore muscles, gained 10 pounds in about 3 weeks despite no change in diet and an increase in exercise. My blood pressure actually went up about 5 points on daily average.		M	46	30 days		12/4/2008
5	High Blood Pressure	None connected to the drug. No problems that were not there prior to Avapro.	The beta blocker was not helping enough, as soon as 24 hours on Avapro, my pressure was in the normal range.	F	61	6 years		11/21/2008
1	high blood pressure	Developed severe arthritis in shoulder, back, hips and knee. Pain stopped when I stopped taking the drug.	Doctors need to be aware of the consequences of the drugs they prescribe.	F	60	3 years		11/6/2008
2	Blood Pressure	diarrhea, bloated, fatigue, joint pain in ankles	on 150mg / day	M	56	60 days		10/29/2008
1	High blood pressure	Intense burning sensation over arms/shoulder and head..joint aches, optic neuritis,	Took this med for about one year..1999-2000 was homebound due to effects..Dr. assured me it couldn't be med. After taking myself off it my symptoms begin to fade away.	M	53	1 years		9/24/2008 Email
1	High Blood Pressure	Caused rapid pulse after 1st 150mg dose. My blood pressure went to 210/102 and stayed there. I didn't realize it was the avapro causing this and kept taking it. Went to E.R. where doctor did nothing but tell me to call my doctor for an appt. after weekend. Have since seen the heart doctor...he changed my pill and has now detected a heart murmur (didn't have one before) and now I have to have a nuclear stress test. I've only been off the avapro for 5 days now (after only taking it for 10 days) and my pulse is still very fast, I'm still breathless and quite scared about what this has done to my heart. Now I shake all the time too and I never did that before either.	I wish I had read this site before taking this pill. I feel so bad that I worry if I'm going to make it. All this because I went to the doctor with stomach pain which turned out to be a cyst. That's when he said my pressure was a little high and gave me the avapro. I wish I hadn't complained about the stomach pain.	F	52	10 days		9/23/2008 Email
1	high blood pressure	joint aches extreme stiffness when rising from sitting,pain in feet when walking, fatigue tiredness.	thought i had arthritis,couldnt walk without foot pain,walked like an old woman,stopped drug and am now pretty well back to normal.cannot believe it was this drug.	F	56	7 years		9/17/2008 Email
1	high blood pressure	Severe muscle and joint pain everywhere, headaches, extreme fatigue, mild lightedness.	I feel like I have the flu everyday! Slightly reduced my blood pressure but not enough to continue taking it. I take 300 mg and cut down to 150 mg and still no relief. My doc actually agreed with me and took me off it. It's only a day without it so I hope to feel well again soon. Obviously, I would not recommend this drug.	F	54	5 weeks		9/9/2008 Email
3	hi blood pressure	light headed/dizzy - 'heavy' head feeling. fatigue,tingling in hands and feet - muscle cramps in lower legs - lack of appetite, also some tightness or swelling in the lower legs, but this seems to have gone away. Generaly not feeling like myself.	Seems fine at first - and at that time I was so paniced that I noticed nothing anyway - doctor said 140/95 was very high?! - so started me on 150 mg about 8 months ago. Still on it although my readings are now around 112/60. mentioned all the above side effects and was told - its not the medication. Well then - what the heck is it? I dont think I even need to be on this medication anymore - Ive lost some weight and changed my diet and excersice routine. Going for a 'thyroid' blood test to rule that out. Have talked dr. into letting me take a half pill instead of a full one - but its been three days and really no change in symptoms. Tired of feeling this way!	F	41	8 months		8/24/2008 Email
5	high blood pressure	none		F	60	10 years		8/19/2008
4	Moderately High BP	Dry mouth and eyes and a noticeable disturbance in concentration, especially in speaking, and more energy, which was unexpected, considering I gave up caffeine when diagnosed.	When my husband was on this drug, he was tired all of the time. In terms of lack of concentration - well, he doesn't have much to begin with, so it was hard to tell! My doctor's follow up is this week. We'll see what he says about the side effects.	F	48	1 months		8/17/2008
3	high blood pressure	Avapro has slightly helped but I too have had terrible pains in my legs and also lots of tingling in both hands. Doctor says the pain in legs is probably bursitus.	Doctor has now tried me on Bystolic which is fairly new I think. Wow that stuff really effects me. Insomnia, headache, ringing or pulsating in both ears. Not sure about any bp meds.	F	57	10 years		8/7/2008
3	hypertension	after 2 years of taking avapro i developed an allergy to it. also persistent heartburn after 1 month of taking it, but i thought the heartburn was related to acid reflux.	worked good for blood pressure control until this point.	M	33	2 years		8/4/2008
1	High Blood Pressure	Light Headedness, Unable to concentrate, heart palpatations, chest pain, General lethargy, upset stomach	Couldn't figure out what was happening to me until I read this site.	M	52	3 months		7/30/2008
5	hypertension							7/15/2008
1	high BP	bloating, lack of urine with increased water, muscle pain, tingling in legs, edema and mental issues ...	Don't like tis drug at all! I was told it didn't have any side effects!	F	63	60 days		7/10/2008
5	Lower my blood pressure	The medicine worked like a pro. NO SIDE EFFECTS	My pressure was alway 110/72 until about 8 months ago, when I realized I was getting headaches. Went to the DR, my pressure was 190/150. After taking Avapro for almost 60 days it is back down to 123/83. I am so releaved!!	F	54	60 days		6/20/2008
4	HBP	Took avapro for 6 years 150 mg my skin seemed to thin, a small wound would bleed and bruise excessively.	maintained BP fairly well less than 140/90, took with HCTZ changed to $4 walmart med and skin is well		60	6 years		5/30/2008
1	high blood pressure	dry caugh, lung pan, EXTREME mucle pain, insomnia and depressed		F	42	30 days		5/23/2008 Email
1	High Blood Pressure	I was unable to function properly; I was going to sleep at 9pm instead of my usual 11pm and after 10 hours of sleep I was still tired. My whole body hurt and it made me EXTREMELY paranoid and depressed. My doctor did not know it could have this kind of reaction.	I would NEVER consider taking this medicine again, it also DID NOT lower my blood pressure.	F	51	13 days		5/5/2008
2	High blood pressure	Asthma symptoms increased dramatically. Sinuses clogged up.	I was on Avapro for 2 years 75 mg. BP 140/90 prior. On Avapro down to 124/80 ish. About 3-6 months ago started having severe congestion and breathing difficulties, needed my inhaler daily vs. a few times per year. Thought it was allergies, then decided to see if it was the Avapro. Stopped Avapro a week before my physical. Symptoms disappeared. Doc wouldn't belive me, "It's not a known side effect". Well, it actually is. Went back on for 2 days symptoms returned. Now I'm off for good. Using 2 inhalers now until my lungs recover. Will probably change docs. Why don't they believe the patient??	F	45	2 years		5/4/2008
2	Hypertension	salty taste in mouth, joint pains and recentlt started having swelling in my hands, feet, face and also feel numbness and tingling in different parts of my body.. It seems hard to use my hands for normal work.. can't do my exercise..always feel tired.. when i rest, my heart starts racing.. told my doctor but he says that these are not the side effects of this drug..	I don't think so that this medicine is for me..side effects are more than the expected good result.. BP still remains at 140/90 with 150mg per day	F	35	1 years		5/3/2008 Email
1	hypertension	First I had terrible fatique whihc didn't improove, then racing heart beat (tachycardia) very dry mouth. Then in seven days made my arthritis pain much worse and muscle pain. I had terrible foot pain. I would wake with this feeling of anxiety with my heart racing. I stopped it and am just taking a diuretic, and I will have to try other means of blood pressure control. These drugs for hypertension have been terrible . My symptoms all disappeared in about five days after stopping it.		F	46	3 weeks		5/3/2008
2	Diabetes, High Blood Pressure	Even if I take it before bedtime, I suffer from extreme,debilitating fatigue and depression. And has anyone else had a problem with extremely vivid dreams? I used to take Lisisnopril until I developed an allergy. Since then every blood pressure medication I've tried has caused me to experience extreme, sometimes almost psychedelic dreams! And no, I don't drink or use narcotics.		F	53	30 days		4/26/2008
5	hypertension and PKD	none		F	59	3 years		4/15/2008
3	high blood pressure	dry mouth,dizzy,bad headache,tired,swelling lightly in ankles.feels like a flu.	was on half a pill for 6 months felt good,last 2 times at doctor my pressure was 140/90.he had me go back on a full pill and now i feel awful.i think i am going back on a half.i hate this feeling.	F	53	4 years		4/12/2008 Email
2	hypertension	After only 6 days of taking Avapro, I have edema in my face and hands, sore achy muscles that get worse every day--feel like I have the flu, dizziness, dry-mouth, nausea, very bad headache that won't go away, muscle spasms.	BP down, but still not normal.	F	58	6 days		2/27/2008
2	Hypertension	Back pain some breathing difficulties.	Started taking in conjunction with toprol both caused breathing problems and got worse in the summer with the heat.	M	52	3 years		2/22/2008 Email
4	high blood pressure	I have pain in the back of my right leg that goes down to behind my knee. After I sit for a while it is almost impossible to get moving after a while. I also have numbness on the tip of my left thumb and left middle finger. Now in the last few days I have been getting lightheaded. Anyone else have thes kinds of symptoms. I take 150mg of avapro with water pill.		F	53	2 days		2/11/2008 Email
5	High Blood Pressure	I started on 75 and went to 150 and it got my blood pressure fully under control with no side effects that I could see.	I used it with 100mg of Atenolol. I used to use a combo of Atenolol and Cozzar which also worked well but my insurance formulary changed so I switched back.	M	49	3 years		2/1/2008
1	BP	Slow onset chronic pain and swelling in finger/ hand joints that bagan as a strain and developed into a debilitating 3 months. I could not use my hand at all. Right handed so very inconvenient. Had blood tests for Ross River Virus and Gout, xrays, scans all showing no damage. Also heart beat problems and a racing heart and chest pains which left me bed ridden every other day. Chronic fatigue. Puffing for breath constantly even when resting and higher BP than it was originally	75mg - 150mg per day. Read this and suggested possibility with doctor who agreed I should go off the medication and see what happens. Now day 4 without it and my symptoms are IMPROVING!	F	47	7 months		2/1/2008
5	high blood pressure	This medicine is saving my life. I had two mini strokes due to high BP causing spasms of blood vessels in brain. I'm allergic to diuretics, become a zombie with beta blockers, cough with ace inhibitors. So thankful this category of meds was developed. Lowers my pressure with NO side effects. Very effective. Also take with it 5mg Norvasc. (amlodipine) No more TIAs! pressure remains 120/75.		F	38	7 years		1/26/2008
1	borderline hypertension	anaphylaxis and persistent angioedema-have been on cortisone for 8 weeks and H1 blocker: from allergic reaction to avapro have had persistent angioedema;side effects from the treament for this allergy; 4 weeks sick leave from work; need to caarry an epi-pen and can't go on overseas holidays and must holiday where there are hospitals. Lots of Drs bills incurred. Angioedema still persists!My Immunologist says it may take months and months to go! Note: this allergic reaction happened 2 and a half years after taking Avapro- all it took was 2 days of increased dose from 75 mg per day ( geri dose) to 150 mg per day(low usual adult dose). It has been a scary experience including the 2 times I ended up in emergency with (1) tongue swelling; and (2) laryngeal spasm.	Don't let your GP insist you take this is your BP is borderline-finally saw a cardiologist who said diet, low salt and exercise would be okay.	F	50			1/26/2008
2	Hypertension	Oddly after 2 days, Blood pressure increased. I experienced fatigue, muscle weakness, heartburn, back pain, bloating and a slight cough. 3rd day nausea set in and I ate very little. No food caused the bloating and water retention to decrease and my blood pressure lowered, but the other symptoms increased, especially muscle pains in the limbs and back. My urine is also darker eventhough my water intake has increased.		F	51	4 days		1/9/2008 Email
3	extreme hypertension	weight gain? dizziness	I am taking Avapro for hypertension.Former BP readings of 214/120 and higher. Now BP is 110/80. Sometimes I feel dizzy though and wonder if Avapro causes this.	F	35	2 years		12/20/2007 Email
1	High Blood Pressure	Mild headache, weakness in legs, tingling and loss of circulation in both hands and feet, light headedness, concentration issue	I started on 150mg and it was helping but I still needed to reduce my BP more so my physician increased the dosage to 300mg. Within 1 week I was admitted to the hospital for a possible heart attack based on the numbness and tingling in my left arm, weakness in the legs, light headedness and a mild pain in my chest. I passed a stress test and was released even though the doctors could not explain what was wrong. I found this website on a whim and it is all pretty clear to me.	F	56	6 weeks		12/5/2007
1	hypotension	started off ok,symptoms started about 4 months ago, these include persistent dizziness, sore spots on body, tingling in hands and feet and lower legs, headaches, ringing in both ears, ear aches, weight gain especially to tummy, bloating, muscle weakeness in legs	went to GP with symptoms, no luck, told bed rest for 1 week. Still experienced symptoms, had ct scan done, ok and blood tests, ok. Definately thinking this medication is causing these symptoms after reading these ratings, seriously considering stopping medication and seeking alternative, will print this sheet and take with me when I go and see GP	F	34	14 days		11/21/2007
5	Hypertension	No Side effects apart from sleeping better at night.	I took this medication for about 2 years then stopped as my BP was lowered using diet and exercise. My BP has just jumped up again so my GP put me back on it. It works well BP down from 150/100 to 117/70	F	45	2 years		11/15/2007
1	hypertension	extremely annoying persistent throat tickle		M	67	4 days		10/30/2007
3	High blood pressure	On first taking it , it was ok,about 2years laterI was getting leg and muscle cramps was taking 150 mg, stopped taking it leg and muscle cramps oknow, think I will try natural ways to lower blood pressure	Not a good drug costs an arm and a leg	F	69	2 years		10/25/2007
1	hypertension	I noticed pain in my feet and then the muscle pain in my legs. Then wrists started to pain. stoped it and pain was gone in three dasy. Will never take ths drug again.		F	45	60 days		10/18/2007
1	High blood pressure	Severe leg weakness to the point of not been able to walk comfortably.	After a lot of physio, MRI's etc I stopped taking Avapro because of this site and my legs are a lot better. NO Dr, seems to know or care to write up this extremely bad side effect	M	56	5 years		10/6/2007 Email
4	hbp	Hair Loss but no cough.	I am taking 75 mg daily and has virtually no side effects apart from hair loss. I have tried Mavik and Diovan before this and both caused coughing.	F	54	6 months		9/28/2007

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