There are 325 ratings for the drug: DIOVAN HCT in the Askapatient database.

Key to ratings for diovan hct: 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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5	Hypertension	Just a little fatigue shortly after taking it that goes away shortly.	This has been a fantastic drug for me. I was on it for 8 years (for the last several I had only been on the 80 mg without the diuretic) since I was 24 and it kept my bp down to around an average of 120/70, and then was switched to Labetalol around a month and a half ago because that is safer for pregnancy--but my bp crept up to 178/120 within a week and a half. I went back on Diovan HCT 160/25 and within days was back to 118/80. I'm hoping to be able to wean back off of the diuretic part of the drug over time because, as someone else had mentioned, messing with my electrolytes makes me feel a little drained at times.	M	32	8 years 160/25 1X D		3/27/2010
5	avapro300 no effect on blood pressu			M	73	14 days 320/25 hct 1X W		2/22/2010
5	HBP	Slight weight gain	Has worked great for my BP and has eliminated my migraines. I have taken many meds for migraines over the last 25 years. It's wonderful to be without them. I'll fight the weight gain for the benefits from this drug.	F	47	6 months		9/26/2009
5	Hypertension	In the beginning severe dizziness upon standing and now I am experiencing insomnia. I take the 320/25. Absolutely love it so far.	I love the medicine. It takes about 30 days for your body to adjust to this medicine. My bloodpressure is wonderful and I feel great now that the dizziness has subsided. Yes I have insomnia, but it's not a major issue for me.	F	41	35 days		7/29/2009 Email
5	hbp	At first, this stuff definately made me a bit sleepy and there was some reduction to sexual appetite but after a few weeks it all subsided.	Taking 320/25 Diaovan HCT and my blood pressure stays at about 120/70 without any side effects!	M	27	1 years		3/3/2009
5	160/12.5	mild fatigue first couple weeks then subsided. now no noticeable side effects.	work great for me. along with toparol er 50mg bp stays in the 112/60 area down from 150/100. i also have t2 diabetes. have taken since 02/07	M	39	790 days		2/23/2009
5	Hypertension	None	Worked very well for me. Dropped BP from 145/93 to 124/70 within days and it stayed at those numbers.	M	57	4 weeks		12/2/2008
5	High Blood pressure	None that I know of	It greatly reduced my blood preassure, I was having 3-5 headaches a week. After starting on Diovan I have only had 3 headaches in the past year! Yay, Diovan.	M	42	1 years		11/4/2008
5	HBP	Only experienced some lightheadedness and feeling dizzy. Not really bothersome enough to worry about it.	The Diovan HCT has taken my BP back down to 179/86. So far I am happy with this treatment and I'm thankful for it.	F	26	16 days		8/31/2008 Email
5	High blood pressure	No side effects	Was taking Norvasc and had many scary high readings. Since I've been on Diovan HCT 160/25 My BP has been consistently in a normal low range.	F	51	4 years		7/12/2008
5	Hypertension	Lowered my Blood Pressure, have not noticed any side affects at all.	I was taking another combination before and it was causing me dry mouth, ED and my doctor changed to Diovan HCT 320-12.5. I have not noticed any of the symptoms or problems described by many on this site.	M	48	1.5 years		6/20/2008 Email
5	High Blood Pressure	At first a little lightheaded, but once I got used to my bloodpressure being normal I was OK. I have noticed a lack of tolerance to the summer heat, changing vision, gained a couple pounds, but come on people, we aren't spring chickens. Could SOME of the side effects we think are from this drug just be natural aging?	This drug is a lifesaver. I was a timebomb with BP 190/97.	F	46	7 months		1/9/2008 Email
5	High Blood Pressure	Tried Avalide & it did nothing for me. Am taking 160/25 mg Diovan hct; it took a couple weeks to start working, but haven't had any significant side effects. It alsolowered heart rate and mellowed me out; not as stressed. I am very satisified with the results.		F	53	1 years		11/28/2007
5	hypertension	small amount of dehydration in extremely hot weather		F	63	5 years		8/22/2007
5	high blood pressure			F		2 days		8/21/2007
5	high blood pressure	none, has been workking better than any other medication I have ever been on	was on three different meds to control my blood pressure now I only take one pill a day	F	55	2 years		6/7/2007 Email
5	High Blood Pressure	None other than some joint and muscle pain.	Had BP of 155/105 and was down to average 120/82 with Diovan HTC. Insurance wants to change to Avalide. For the first week my average was back up to 155/105 or more on Avalide. I hope it comes back down to managable levels.	M	61	13 months		4/1/2007 Email
5	hbp	slight headaches, sometime cramps started eating more fruit high in potassium cramps went away	pressure has dropped tremendiously....170/150 now 108/70...no highs since I have been taking	F	29	3 months		3/1/2007
5	hbp	none now, but kind of weirdness (light headedness) the first 2 or 3 weeks - it goes away. a few more bathroom breaks at first, also went back to normal.	This stuff works great. I went from about 140/95 to 110/75 - awesome.	M	46	2 years		1/19/2007
5	HBP	Taking Diovan 80/12.5 mg for more than two years. More bathroom breaks. Works well for my HBP (initially 150/95). Now eating more potassium and magnesium rich foods. BP controlled, ranging from 115/75 to 120/80.		M	51	2.5 years		10/31/2006
5	Extreme HBP	I have absolutely no side effects. It is by far the best medication I've taken.		F	42	7 years		6/19/2006
5	High Blood Pressure	I had brief headaches in the beginning, but nothing since. I actually feel more energetic now than before taking Diovan HCT.	My pressures have been 112/72 since being on Diovan HCT for one week.	F	39	7 days		5/23/2006
5	Blood pressure @155/85	Well, after reading around, i noticed that my insomia has come from some where. Tired, fatigued. Wow, talk about increased sweating in the arm pits. I'm on over the counter max 20% alum. Have to put it in all gernal areas of the arm pit. Just drips like a mother. I go to the bathroom better than i have ever have. Easy going, once a day, timed exactly to the hour. No decreased in libido, actually noticed an increase. Dropped my bp down to 130/65	Love it. Sometime when i have a drink or two I can feel a funny feeling in my neck. Also, when i don't take it, i notice that feeling in my neck is 10x. I have tried different medicines since I guess I can be considered an anxiety risk. I have tried anti anxiety/depressants and let me tell you, no way do they work. Just make you sit in a zone and not think about anything else. This stuff worked wonders. My doctor told me to take the diovan 60, and nothing changed. THen told me to try diovan 120 and nothing changed. Then told me to try diovan 120 w/ hct to help w/ blood flow and wha la! Drop in BP! P.S. I am an avid red wine drinker. I also work for a rather large wine company. So yes, red wine is in my diet. So, drink up! help Support my salary!	M	24	2 months		5/18/2006 Email
5	high blood pressure	I've been taking it for about 2 years. I've only now connected it to the fact that my sex drive disappeared about about then too. I'm going to talk to my doctor about switching to something else.		F	57	2 years		5/10/2006
5	Blood pressure was 165/95	I don't think I've had any side effects. Before taking the medication, I was constipated a lot, but now I have no problems. So even if loose movements are a side effect, I'd rather have that problem than the constant constipation. Of course, I am also walking regularly now at the doctor's suggestion and that may have helped in this area, too.	It's interesting that many people have commented that Diovan HCT has made them feel fatigued. I've had the opposite reaction. Before taking Diovan HCT, I was so fatigued by midday that I felt like going to sleep until the bext morning. But within a few days of taking the medication, I had all my old energy back. I have been on the medication for 4 weeks now and have felt great.	F	50	30 days		4/22/2006
5	High Blood Precher	None	No Comments as of Age of 70yr,s till know this is my Mother. Do you have Free30-Day tril Certificate For Diovon 160/.25.	F	75			1/26/2006 Email
5	High Blood Pressure	In the beginning, frequent urination, insomnia, and mild diarrhea. But after a month, no more side effects. I took Lisinopril before but hair loss and dry cough made me want to try something else since it did not bring bp down considerably.	Diovan HCT brought my blood pressure down from 160/100 to about 130/90. I took the pill in the morning, but noticed my BP spiked was high at that time 'cause med was wearing off. Doctor prescribed Cardizem for at night. Now, I feel great! No side affects and blood pressure is 122/80 after 2 weeks with both drugs.	F	38	2 months		12/3/2005
5	Moderate High BP	No noticable side effects	Insurance provider dictated switch from Avalide to Diovan HCT. Effectiveness seems to be the same for both	M	76	2 years		11/28/2005
5	hypertension	this medication tends to make me drowsy and dizzy, but I take it at night before bed, so this side effect helps me sleep.	I am on 160 dosage, and it has lowered my blood pressure to normal. I have struggled with high blood pressure all my life; it is genetic. I have tried other medications, and have noticed the least amount of side effects with this medication. Someone else on this site mentioned coming off drugs and taking responsibility for your health. While I do think everyone needs to take care of themselves, my blood pressure problem is hereditary, and nothing I can control myself. I do not smoke. I do not have a stressful job or life (most days). I am at a normal body weight and work out 3+ times a week. Without a medication, my blood pressure runs 180/100. On Diovan, it is running close to 120/80.	F	42	2 years		11/21/2005
5	high Blood pressure	I had muscle cramps until pharmacist told me to get more calcium and potassium i suffered for years.I work out with very heavy weights. when i would do bench presses i would get a sharp pain in the side of my chest,and i would cramp up in the legs all the time.I could not get a pump in my legs.I change diet and no more cramps. I still have trouble maintaining and erection.I hurt my leg in the gym had an mri i have a hole in my hip i think the diovan hct cause me to pass all the calcium and potassium. its called avacalur nocrosis check the spelling and i lost my hair but my pressure is normal it was very high before.		M	39	4 years		6/20/2005 Email
5	Mild HBP	No effects	Extremely effective at controlling my blood pressure.	M	42	2 years		6/1/2005
5	B/P	NONE	MY HAIR DID NOT FALL OUT. I AM 40LBS OVER WEIGHT BECAUSE I QUIT SMOKING 4 YEARS AGO. I TAKE DIOVAN 320/25. MY B/P WAS 180/100. NOW MY B/P IS 120/68. *** I FEEL GREAT ***	M	69	6 years		3/13/2005
5	hypertension	Frequent urination		F	45	1.5 years		3/8/2005
5	HBP	Early morning erection no longer present. I feel more energic after work (no response from dr)	taking 80/12.5. BP has dropped from 140/104 to 118/78. No more chips. Very little salt. Weekend runner.	M	58	60 days		1/6/2005
5	hypertension	None at all. It is by far the best of all that I have tried, including beta blockers, Alltace, etc. Really reduced BP. Beta blockers made me a slug, Alltace a cough and both did not have enough lowering effect.	taking 160/12.5. Would definitely recommend a try. I have no fatigue like some who are on this bulletin board. Run 3 miles per day with no fatigue at all.	M	47	1.5 years		11/14/2004
5	hypertension	none that i know of		F	49	5 years		3/17/2004
5	high BP	she forgot to tell me it was a diuretic..since then I take it in the morn and no problems	I like it ..I had a signifcant drop in my bp and no real side effects	F	54	2 years		7/25/2003
5	High blood pressure	The diuretic component tends to send me to the bathroom a bit more than I'd like... but the extra OOMPH from the diuretic makes my doctor VERY HAPPY with my blood pressure!	My doctor had me taking Diovan and hydrochlorothiazide separately until they came out with the 160/25 dosage form. Now, only one pill (ironically, smaller than Diovan 160!).	M	47	4 years		11/7/2002
5	hypertension			M	66	7 months		3/21/2002
4	Hypertension	Intensely vivid dreams all night long! Lot of nights they start before I'm even fully asleep, and I wake up with the last one strong in my memory. Very colorful and sensory, but nothing profound in the way of content- sort of like a dull cable channel left on all night. Sleep seems to be restful despite the dreams.	After six years on Benicar, my insurance insisted on switching me to Diovan. Works great- my pressure is actually lower on the Diovan, and I am not as anxious about day-to-day events as I was when taking Benicar.	M	48	21 days 320mg 1X D		4/22/2010
4	High Blood Pressure	Fatigued, achy all over, depressed (usually always happy) Can't sleep at night - toss and turn as legs kill and feel hot. Thirsty sometimes and dry itchy skin and have to use lotion now. After taking in morning for the first couple of hrs feel dizzy and heart palpitates than feel ok. Every one of my bones and joints hurt especially at the end of the day. I was told it was all in my mind. Hmmmm Was fine before taking. It did bring blood pressure to normal tho but with pain elsewhere. Wondering if its worth it. And no libido which stinks unless you are to old to care. I am a young 50.	It may work for some people but be careful. No one believes me that since I have started taking it I feel awful. But I had no choice was allergic to the first one I took. Nervous to try anything else. But this is getting ridiculous.	F	50	1 years 25 1X D		4/8/2010
4	HBP	Sensitivity to sunlight; severe, itchy rash on areas exposed to the sun. Extremely dry skin/ rash on eyelids and around eyes.	Controls my BP well! Before taking Diovan HCT, I took Diovan 320 and separate HCTZ 25mg daily for about 6 years. Diovan was the only success after three meds/attempts to control my BP. After the second year on Diovan HCT, I noticed some sensitivity to sunlight. Over the past year, I have had increased skin dryness, especially around my eyes/eyelids and on legs and arms. I am now covered with a severe, itchy rash on both arms where they were exposed to the sun; this is the second time I have experienced this during the past week. Tomorrow the rash will be covered with whiteheads. Don't know for sure if this is related to the Diovan HCT...	F	43	3 years 320/25 1X D		4/6/2010 Email
4	HBP	Too many trips to bathroom - hot flashes - tried - weight gain	HBP ON Thursday was 194/97 - AFTER 6 days on DIOVAN it's down to 132/73. On Friday 124/68 - I check my hbp every morning. I'm due back to my doctor on April 7TH FOR A ECHO CARDIOGRAM. But I noticed a big diffrence my heart does not feel so tensed and I was able to sleep for more then five houres. I also have asthma so my new doctor has his work cut out for him - because my asthma medication has some of the same side effects as diovan hct.	F	56	6 days 160MG/12.5 1X D		3/31/2010 Email
4	Hypertension control	This medication does lower my blood pressure with fewer side effects than the 15 others I have tried--HOWEVER, yesterday the billed price for my RX for this drug went up 200% through my Medicare Advantage Program! A 200% increase with no warning the very same day Obama signed the Health Care bill---does that seem ironic to anyone else? I for one, CANNOT AFFORD THIS 200% increase! Now what does one do?	Anyone been forced to change from DIOVAN HCT because of this 200% increase-- to another similar med that worked for them with few side effects? My Doc says I should try Hyzaar? Please let me know of any alternatives you have found that work--thanks.	F	68	5 years 320-12.5 1X D		3/24/2010 Email
4	High blood pressure	Only side effect is constipation.	This medication works for me. It brought my pressure down lower than any other I have tried and also had a calming effect on me.	F	55	3 years 160/25 1X D		3/12/2010
4	side affects of cough from lisinopr	well at least I slept all night without coughing I thought it made me fell very relaxed but I take it at night however its only day 2 i will keep you posted	I would like to take it by itself and alternate a water pill every other day I dont like messing with my electrolites	F	54	1 days		11/5/2009
4	hypertension	Taking Diovan HCT 160/12.5. First few days very nauseous. Started taking it with food which helped a lot and after the 1st week nausea went away. After 4 weeks BP still was a little on the high side, so Dr. prescribed lexapro for my anxiety. 4 weeks later BP was down significantly. Some days I am extremely tired. But no other side effects.	Seems to be working. Spent several hours in the sun this past weekend (despite the warning on the label!) and on Monday I had quite a few pimples on my face (never had pimples in my life!) But not sure if the mix of sun and medication is what caused the breakout or a reaction to a new moisturizer.	F	59	10 weeks		8/19/2009
4	HBP	I have been on Diovan HTC 160/12.5 for approx. 7 months. In beginning had heavy legs, no sense of taste, palpitations, leg cramps at night. They went away after about 6 weeks. My question is, has anyone ever been able to come off this medicine completely or go to a reduced strength? My BP averages 100/63 to 112/73. My Dr. said if I kept is averaging around 130/90 I could come off. I got my own BP machine and was surprised to see it below even that. I don't see him again until July. This forum has been a real God send to me!	Can someone (with Dr.'s permission) just discontinue this med or must be weined off?	F	53	7 months		6/16/2009
4	High Blood Pressure	I think the only real side effect I have is trouble with my vision. At times after being in the sunlight I get what seems like kaleidoscope vision. It eventually goes away.	When taken daily my blood pressure seems to stay under control.	F	46	2 years		6/2/2009
4	HBP	Light headiness, anxiety, cold sweat on first day and this was changing from 160/25 to 320/25 day 2 only light headiness so far but this is not as bad as 1st day	My PCP changed my dosage of Diovan from 160/25 to 320/25 due to work related stress and complaints of increased HBP, claminess, flushed in neck/face, the first day with changed dosage I thought I was dying, cold sweats, light headiness where even lying down made it worse, felt like my heart was in my throat for several hours, but this did subside after approx 8 hrs and i felt like my normal self before end of day, but i must say i was hesitatnt to do day 2- but I did, it is day 2 of higher dosage, I took my Divan at 6am, it is now 8:30am and I feel ok, maybe just a little light headed but nothing great. I made sure I took pill with a good 8oz of water and ate my Yogurt for breakfast, so far so good, I have to check back with my doctor as she ordered a check on my potassium levels as I have been experiencing foot cramps at night, where my toes on left foot feel like they bending up and back (Go figure!) lasts about 10 mins, painful but does subside, not much you can do while cramping. I will continue my new dosage unless symptoms exculate	F	64	4 years		5/10/2009 Email
4	High Blood Pressure	None after 30 days	I am a 39, caucasian, female. I am not overweight, I watch my diet carefully, and I exercise 5-6 days/week. I don't fit the typical profile of someone with high blood pressure, but there you go (bad genes, I guess). Bad lifestyle choices make my blood pressure worse, but good life choices do not cure it. I have been on two different dosages of Diovan HCT, and it took me 3 to 4 weeks to adjust to each medication (or maybe to adjust to having a normal blood pressure). My symptoms during the initial 3 to 4 weeks of each medication included fatigue, sleeplessness, anxiety, slight depression, and loss of appetite. After this initial period, however, I felt like my normal self again. I would encourage people to eat well, exercise, get enough sleep, and give yourself a month to adjust to the new medication. If you don't feel normal after then, talk to your doctor and try something else. If you can make even small lifestyle changes that could improve your health, do it. It can only help.	F	39	30 days		4/21/2009
4	high blood pressure	Reduced blood pressure	Notice no obvious side effects	M	59	3 years		3/15/2009
4	elevated bp	dizziness	controlled my blood pressure	F	59	4 years		3/5/2009
4	hbp	swollen lacrimal gland, red puffy eyes, dizziness, stuffed up, and muscle aches	Just did not put it together until I found this sight, we are now switching to zestril, will see what happens	F	59	7 years		2/11/2009 Email
4	High Blood Pressure	Mark Satisfied but only because site requires it.	I am starting today with HCT 80/12.5 B/P averages 140/97 I will check in weekly to let you know how it goes. Great web site and will now lookout for the various side effects if any for me. jc	M	54	0 days		11/9/2008
4	slightly high blood pressure	It took about 3 days to get used to taking the meds then it's as if I am not even on it. No side affects, just good stable blood pressure. I take the one with the diuretic and have diabetes. Works well with my other medication.		F	47	120 days		8/1/2008
4	high blood pressure	Occasional palpitations, intolerance to sun exposure	For the first week I had recurring bouts of dizziness that lasted no more than a minute or 2. Pressure normalized and urination has been "normal". I was retaining too much fluid and that caused the HBP, the HCT removed much of the extra fluid and I have felt so much better and slimmer since. Occasional palpitations occur after increased salt intake (i.e. consuming large amounts of Chinese takeout in a fit of depression). My skin has become hypersensitve to sunlight causing faster burning and an increase in freckling.	F	32	5 years		7/4/2008
4	HTN	Don't believe that I can say that I have had any side effects from this medication. Read all the side effects that people have posted here and find it hard to believe some of these "side effects" that people claim.	BP has been great for the past 6 weeks since I started taking this med.	M	44	6 weeks		3/17/2008
4	High Blood Pressure	Slight anxiety when first started with a few heart palpatitons, but after a couple months, this subsided.	I am on 160/25 and it works really well for me. My blood pressure is around 129/72 and with Avalide it would stay around 150/85. It lowers my pulse also which is an added benefit. You just have to remember to drink to keep hydrated. It does sometime bother me to be in the hot sunshine as you seem to dehydrate easier. I am very satisifed with Diovan HCT.		53	1 years		12/16/2007
4	Polysystic Kidneys	Nothing negative. Blood pressure is down and I have 100% of my kidney function.		F	62	2 years		12/7/2007
4	High Blood Pressure	Side effects are somewhat bothersome but none are permanent or continuous. Sunlight enhances the side effects. Dizziness especially on getting up or down, headache, teeth clenching, chest area red rashes and marks, red dots on lower legs(thought they were flea bites but didnt itch!)blurred vision on occasion, loose bowel movements, mild anxiety.	Forced to take this medicine when insurance stopped covering avelide. Did lower my bp from 150-90 to around 125/77. Taking medium dose with a small diuretic.(up from a small dose of avelide) Will continue this pill unless side effects get worse. Almost all pills are side effects. After seeing two of my friends die from high bp and one in the hospital, I will try and tolerate the side effects.	M	58	3 months		7/17/2007
4	high bp	blood sugar went up		M	53	9 months		4/30/2007
4	High Blood Pressure	Frequent need to urinate.	Blood pressure has gone from 190/110 to 120/70. No more headaches. I feel GREAT.	F	46	3 weeks		4/15/2007
4	High Blood Pressure	I went from Diovan 160/25 which I took for 5 years to 320/25. The 160/25 had no side effects, but the 320/25 which I started about a month ago has given me almost immediate constipation and chest pains, within 1 or 2 days. The 160/25 I took along with Atenol 50mg.		F	58	30 days		1/24/2007 Email
4	High Blood Pressure	I have to urinate far too frequently upto 2 hours after taking and it makes me feel light headed.	IT WORKS!! I cannot say I am cured, but my blood pressure is now normal.	M	41	2 years		1/8/2007
4	HBP	Total loss of libido within 7 days of starting medication. Disturbing nightmares - very vivid. Prone to coughing (dry).	BP has come down. I guess the long term benefits will outweigh the side effects. At least I hope so.	M	47	60 days		12/13/2006
4	HBP	Great on the HBP, seems ling term it may be causing hair loss and loss of sex drive. I am taking 160/24 MG. My HBP seems to be fixed. My concerns are now the side effects.		M	44	3 years		12/5/2006
4	High Blood Pressure	Feet swelling,hair thinning, numbness at night in arms and decreased libido	I had been on Diovan HCT for 5 years and wanted to get off BP meds for good. I stopped for 6 months, and just started back on it.For the last 6 months I felt wonderful except my BP creeped up to 175/110. I did not realize that I had all the side effects until just going back on the meds. Maybe I will search for alternative drug. I like the med free feeling!	F	46	5 years		11/15/2006 Email
4	High Blood Pressure	BP 148/95 before 118/70 now...I seemed Hyperactive after taking medicine for the first two weeks then it settled down.Had trouble sleeping so I took it when I got up.(I work nights and sleep days)Some dry cough ocassionally and more frequent bathroom stops.20-30% diminished sex drive after 1 year on medication.	I would reccomend it I was not highly funtional due to High BP and arthritis. I take (1) alieve(min.), and 1 diovan HCT per day seems to be what works for me.Sometimes I may take 2 Alieve depending upon the weather.I seemed to be more weather sensitive with diovan HCT than before taking it.Perhaps mild arthritis is a side effect.	M	47	1 years		11/13/2006
4	High Blood Pressure	Have been taking Diovan HCT for past six weeks for job related stress. Haven't previously had high blood pressure. Jumped to 200+ over 107. Diovan HCT reduced it to daily BP of 130's over high 60's to low 70's. Have experienced serious rash on legs and now moving onto body trunk and arms. Have been having unexplained ear aches and considerable unexplained shoulder and neck aches. Have not had any of these problems in the past. Taking Diovan HCT is the only change in my daily routine or intake. Reading this survey I see that others have been experiencing similar or same likely side effects. Will go back to my doctor for discussion. Thanks for making this information available.	Have frequent urination and bowel movements.	M	63	45 days		9/29/2006
4	high bp	BP 148/98. Took DiovanHCT 160/25mg for three weeks with most every side effect in the book including hairloss. Reduced to 80/12.5 and experienced mild ED, hairloss, and joint pain only. Cut the pill in half to 40/6.25 and supplemented additional 12.5 HCT. Now no hair loss and BP approximately 128/84 most of the time.	Sometimes adjusting the dosage beyond what is manufactured makes sense. DiovanHCT is a great drug for those who need the angiotensin adjustment and discharge of salts. Need to continue the diet and exercise program though--I swim every day--for continued results.	M	50	1 years		9/4/2006
4	High BP	Very tired, fatigued all the time	High BP is genetic. BP was around 140/100 but has been down to around 120/80 or lower since taking Diovan HCT (160/12.5 mg.)7 years ago. Satisfied with the effect on BP but wish I had more energy - fatigue seems to be getting worse with time - it wasn't as apparent the first 4 years but the last 3 years it has been much more noticeable and bothersome. Still better than the side effects from previous BP meds I was taking which caused caughing and headaches and didn't seem to lower my bp that much.	F	41	7 years		8/9/2006
4	high blood pressure	dizzy sometimes. Did control the blood pressure somewhat. Added toprol xl and stopped most of the salt in diet and bp is now below 115/70 sometimes as low as 95/60. Feel sluggish since adding the toprol XL but doctor said it was really good medicine for those of us who have had a previous heart attack.		F	64	2 years		7/14/2006 Email
4	High BP	Slight Dizzines in the beginning. Had a Hematuria (blood in urine) event. Had palpitations on Diovan alone. BP was still high (150/98. Switched to Diovan HCT. Palpitations gone. BP now 130/85. I have been urinating ALOT more frquently with the addition of the HCT component. I have occasional muscle cramps, and a slight loss of erection capability :( . Otherwise all is well. This is a great site!		M	46	2 months		5/7/2006
4	Hypertension	I have been experiencing moderate fatigue every day since taking Diovan/HCT 80/12.5 mg. Also noticed decreased libido and facial flushing. Polyuria (increased urination)improved after a few days.	Blood pressure dropped from 140/90 to 105/70 after using it for 3 weeks.	M	48	3 weeks		4/3/2006
4		Couldn't ake the HCT, killed sex drive. Dr. put me on just 80mg Diovan once a day. Quickly discovered that it really helped with my erections. Now take about 1-2 hours before sex with tremendous reults. Better and cheaper than Viagra. I don't care if it lowered my blood pressure. First BP pill (and I've taken over 25 different ones) that didn't kill me sexually.		M	61	2 years		3/14/2006 Email
4	High Blood Pressure	No side effects at all.	It lowerd my blood pressure from 215/114 to 118/68 in 2 weeks. I have been taking Diovan for 2 years now. The HCT hasn't been a problem as far as "running to the potty room" I have had high blood pressure since the age of 18. It runs in the family.	F	40	2 years		2/27/2006 Email
4	High Blood Pressure	No side effects at all.	It lowerd my blood pressure from 215/114 to 118/68 in 2 weeks. I have been taking Diovan for 2 years now. The HCT hasn't been a problem as far as "running to the potty room" I have had high blood pressure since the age of 18. It runs in the family.	F	40	2 years		2/27/2006 Email
4	BP was 158/98	Very noticible decrease in sexual libdo/performance. Am wondering if others having libido side effects notice over time that it gets better? worse? stays the same?	Has my numbers where they should be. 118/76. Occassional feet swelling. Occassional dizziness when standing up..very brief.	M	43	45 days		9/22/2005 Email
4	high b/p	a little more tired than usual		F	48	6 months		6/13/2005
4	hypertension	Tired all the time, ALL THE TIME.	Seem to lower my BP when the dosage was doubled to 160mg	M	37	30 days		6/9/2005
4	high blood pressure	Back ache, dizziness, fatigue	Been on it a week; taking Lipitor, too. BP dropped from worst of 186/130 to 152/86 in 4 days, so willing to put up with side effects for now! Glad to see I'm not the only one with these issues.	F	50	1 weeks		4/27/2005
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4	Hypertension (have Type I DM also)	Some fatigue and lack of energy. Also, strong odor in urine (though tests for protein or ketone turned out negative).	I have diabetes type 1 and hypertension. My blood pressure readings were over 160/90, and so I was put on Monopril for several months. Unfortunately, Monopril made me feel tired, sleepy or dizzy all the time, and it was making me very unproductive. Then my doctor switched me to Diovan HCT (160/12.5) twice a day. I felt weak the first week or so, but my b.p. decreased to about 120/70. Nowadays I don't feel as weak, but not completely 'energetic' either. Been on it for almost a year now. My b.p. readings are between 110/68 to 130/86.	M	35	1 years		1/24/2005
4	High Blood Pressure	Some fatigue and muscle pain...may be attributed to the medication or not.		M	34	2 years		1/14/2005
4	high blood pressure	For the first three days in taking this medication I noticed an increase in urinary frequence. But after that it is back to normal. And I still feel a little light-headed in standing up after sitting for a couple of hours. But nothing major as it quickly goes away. I also have varicose veins and shortly after starting to take Diovan HCT, a blood clot formed in a superficial leg vein. My doctor said that was not related, but I have have varicose veins for at least 5 years with no pain nor problem at all. The coincidence was too strong to me to ignore. So those with varicose veins, be careful and monitor. My doctor now has me on one 235 mg aspirin a day and the clot seems to be stabilized with no further pain.	One great thing is that my blood pressure has been reduced in three weeks from 166/91 to 138/74. So the purpose of the pill does seem to be working well.	M	61	24 days		12/24/2004 Email
4	high blood pressure	For the first three days in taking this medication I noticed an increase in urinary frequence. But after that it is back to normal. And I still feel a little light-headed in standing up after sitting for a couple of hours. But nothing major as it quickly goes away. I also have varicose veins and shortly after starting to take Diovan HCT, a blood clot formed in a superficial leg vein. My doctor said that was not related, but I have have varicose veins for at least 5 years with no pain nor problem at all. The coincidence was too strong to me to ignore. So those with varicose veins, be careful and monitor. My doctor now has me on one 235 mg aspirin a day and the clot seems to be stabilized with no further pain.	One great thing is that my blood pressure has been reduced in three weeks from 166/91 to 138/74. So the purpose of the pill does seem to be working well.	M	61	24 days		12/24/2004 Email
4	hypertension	None Yet		F	38	2 days		10/28/2004
4	High Blood Pressure	Muscle fatigue and a diminished sexual performance		M	49	2 months		7/15/2004 Email
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4	high blood pressure	I've had a little muscle fatique when excersicing for long periods.	I had been on hydrochlorothiazide for years....but all of a sudden my blood pressure spiked to 160/98 or so for 3 months...despite loosing 55 pounds and walking three miles day, and watching sodium intake, so the Dr. switched me to this one.	F	38	6 weeks		4/23/2003
4	blood pressure			M	57	1 years		11/27/2002
4	FOR LOW MY BLOODPR	GO TO BATH EVERY 1-2HR		F	64	6 months		4/26/2001
3	high blood pressure	In the begining headace I have lose stools 2 hrs like clock work after taking this drug which is a bummer when planning around social events I skip it for the day. I have had to wear 100 sunscrean with diovan I burn in direct sunlight if out side.	If someone told me five years ago I would end up with skin cancer due to this drug I would have laughed at them. I would sugest that every person who experiences sun sensitivity and rashes go to a dermatologist regularly. I always had checkups since the age of 25 so was well aware of my body. My skin cancer did not look like anything doctors had seen it looked non malignant. sometimes cancer can be that rash that wont go away. If your on diovan get a yearly skin check and know your skin. I had mohs surgery on my nose I got lucky it is a very small spot caught early. I may have had it all along but I'm 100% sure diovan helped speed up the cancer process. Wear sunscreen at all times when taking diovan and reapply it if your a sun person you need to change your lifestyle while taking this drug. They don't advertise that diovan can cause skin cancer due to the sun sensitivity it causes.	M	45	5 years 160 1X D		6/15/2010 Email
3	High Blood Pressure	Leg cramps and I recently developed a ringing in my ear and Cataracts and I'm only 47. I don't know if the drug is the cause but Tinnitus, is listed as a possible side effect of the drug.		M	47	320/25 1X D		5/16/2010
3		None yet, but reading this is scaring the sh** out of me!	New to med world. Been perfectly healthy most of my life. Workout, no extra lbs, too much salt. Just started taking yesterday. This drug sounds scary. Any advice for another drug for HBP? I see my Dr. on Wed. and will print out these horror stories and present to him.Thanks to all for opening my eyes...good luck to all.	M	61	2 days 160/25 1X D		3/11/2010
3	hypertension	took this medication with great success and no side effects until about 9 months ago. i now have terrible feel and leg cramps. mostly in the evening and night but occassionally all day long. stuck on this medication . Only one thats worked well. Tried about everything else. Others had either bad side effects or didn't control the hypertension. What now?		F	52	10 years 160/12.5 1X D		3/6/2010
3	Stage 2 Hypertension	Very lightheaded and dizzy. A lethargic feeling. No appetite - but no weight loss. Some mild headaches and blurred vision.	I am going to the doc in 2 days to see if this drug has lowered my BP. I can say this - I feel better than when my PB was 175/110. I just wish I had my old energy back. I notice that I have a more normal color in my face, and my eyes are less red and irritated. That made a huge difference to my appearance and how I felt about myself! I hope I can get through the 30 day adjustment period.	F	48	4 days 160 mg/25 1X D		2/11/2010 Email
3	high blood pressure	numbess in toes o both feet.brusing red open sores on rt side,WT.gain,rt.side pain.also it felt like someone was pouring hydrocloric acid on my rt.flank. in the area that brusing is in SO SEVERE that I have to tear off my shirt and drop to my kneesfrom the Burning,then only a slight area is red after for a few mins. then dissapears.	due to the extream pain.BURNIN/brusing I am going to stop the meds today,the happens twice a day now once evry 12 hours or so so I am starting to get depressed.take the drug for 6 months.It did lower my blood pressure.but the price is to high!and painful!!	F	56	6 months		1/15/2010
3	high bp	Anxiety attacks, heavy feeling in limbs, increased swooshing noise in ears and a constant off balance like I was falling did not have these problems till I started this medication.	This medicine lowered my bp but these side effects are crazy they are disrupting my normal everyday activity. I will be going to my Dr tomorrow to complain and see about getting dosage lowered or something. I have only been taking for 2 weeks so far	F	31	14 days		12/20/2009

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