DIOVAN HCT Reviews (HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; VALSARTAN)Average Rating: 2.4 (425 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DIOVAN HCT with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DIOVAN HCT | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 4 | FOR LOW MY BLOODPR | GO TO BATH EVERY 1-2HR | F | 64 | 6 months | 4/26/2001 | 5 | hypertension | M | 66 | 7 months | 3/21/2002 | 3 | hypertension | No response at first, with one dose daily. Taking it twice daily seems effective, but causes fatigue at present. | It is too expensive at 98.00 to 110.00 at some pharmacies. | F | 52 | 14 days | 8/16/2002 | 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 | 4 | blood pressure | M | 57 | 1 years | 11/27/2002 | 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 | 3 | High blood pressure | Muscle cramps and WEAKNESS | I get very weak after taking diovan 160/25. I was also told to make sure I drink orange juice or eat bananas when taking diovan. It sometimes gives me a dry cough | F | 52 | 3 years | 5/4/2003 | 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 | 3 | high bloodpressure | Very tired, felt sick until mid afternoon everyday. | F | 49 | 35 days | 10/20/2003 | 5 | hypertension | none that i know of | F | 49 | 5 years | 3/17/2004 | 4 | | 3/21/2004 | 2 | Hypertension | It lowered by blood pressure, but I could not do aerobic exercise with out extreme fatique. | F | 49 | 2 months | 5/6/2004 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | Muscle fatigue and a diminished sexual performance | M | 49 | 2 months | 7/15/2004 | 2 | High BP | Headaches, diminished libido, fatigue | Controlled the high BP, but the side effects are awful. I will talk to my DR about an alternative med | F | 49 | 3 months | 7/31/2004 | 3 | High Blood Pressure | Definite fatigue,dry eyes, muscle twitching,loss of libido. | I have purposely stopped taking the medicine on different occasion to test the side effects and these always stand out. | M | 55 | 5 years | 8/12/2004 | 3 | hypertension | i have been taking diovan 160/25mg for around 3 months. At first i was very nauseous but that since has subsided. I still find i get very achy and seem to suffer alot with backaches. My blood pressure has gone way down which is good as nothing else has helped as much. Cough slight, but not as bad as unertic so i will give it some more time. | F | 54 | 3 months | 9/2/2004 | 1 | high blood pressure | severe chronic cough choking gagging on food extremely sensitive esophagus coughing to the point of vomiting | My doctor insisted Diovan was not the cause of this problem after 4 years of specialist appointments and tests I went to a new doctor and started a different blood pressure medication 6 days ago, 75% of this 4 year nightmare is gone | F | 58 | 4 years | 9/18/2004 | 4 | hypertension | None Yet | F | 38 | 2 days | 10/28/2004 | 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 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | It did not work with me. I have been taking it for year 160 mg. | My doctor won't chnagr for some reason until I went to a specialist and he gave me Lotrel 5 mg. | M | 37 | 365 days | 11/21/2004 |
DIOVAN HCT (HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; VALSARTAN): This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This product contains two medications: valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide. Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB) and works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is a "water pill" (diuretic) that causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. FDA Approval Date: 2006-04-28 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)