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 | | 3/21/2004 | 4 | | 1/28/2005 | 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 | 3 | I was a little off balance when I first started taking the diovan hct but it seemed to wear off in a few weeks however I had injuries to both big toes that have taken a long time to heal and now a knee injury from kneeling that I will have looked at this week. I am now concerned about the side effects of the diovan as the injuries and healing time are not normal for me. | 60 | 3 years 1X day | 4/24/2011 | 3 | high blood pressure | Diovan worked to maintain my blood pressure but I experiened horribly debilitating leg cramps and spasms that I just recently found was because of this medication. Frequently during the day and especially at night. | 8 days 160/25 mg | 9/5/2015 | 1 | hypertension and HCM | Headache, stomach upset and pain for three years, brain fog, and cough | I have had every stomach test there is, including nuclear, and nothing ever shows up except a little gastric reflux; however, my stomach swells and becomes extremely sore. I'm going off of the Diovan 80 for a while to see if it is the problem. | 63 | 10 years | 1/8/2010 | 1 | 160/25 Diovan HCT twice daily | severe numbness and severe cold feeing in my feet. My fingers are also developing numbness. Blurred vison and lower back pain. Stiffness in my joints, weight gain, swollen ankles. | The drug company need to alert the public. The side effects from this medication are severe. I was in great health prior to taking this medication. I hope I can get back to normal. After, reading the information at this web side,I discontinued the medication immediately. I will explore other treatment for my blood pressure. | 49 | 35 days | 6/30/2008 | 1 | hypertension | 3 weeks 80 | 6/6/2013 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | 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 | No side effects at all. The first week or so I urinated more frequently and lost a few pounds, but then I felt completely normal and have for the past several years. | This has been an excellent drug for me. Prior to taking it my bp was 158/116 and it's never higher than 120/78 with Diovan. I have tried to go without it to see if I've outgrown the hypertension but alas I have not, so I just went back on. I have absolutely no side effects at all and would only stop taking it far in advance of trying to have a baby. | F | 28 | 7 years 80 1X day | 5/31/2011 | 5 | hbp | No side effects that I noticed - I experience fatigue, but I was tired all the time before I got on BP meds so I do not count that as a side affect. | Recently I requested my PCP to put me on a generic BP med because of brand name cost - I simply cannot afford the Diovan anymore. My PCP put me on lotrel 10/20. After being on the lotrel for less than a week, I'm ready to go back to the Diovan - I'll figure out a way to pay for it. For me this drug works great. I have sever swelling and it works great at the 25mg for me whereas the lotrel does nothing for the swelling - both drugs lower my BP to 130/85. | F | 32 | 2 years 325/25mg 1X day | 2/22/2011 | 5 | High BP | This is the best BP med I've ever been on, and I've tried many. 8 years on this med is a guess - it may be more, or a little less. I went off it last year due to expense, had nothing but trouble with every other med, and finally went back to Diovan HCT and feel great again. No side effects that I can identify (I have my problems, but none due to this drug). NOW - need to get a generic in the US! | F | 62 | 8 years 160/25 1X day | 1/29/2012 | 5 | high blood pressure | None | Have had no problems with this medication | F | 73 | 7 years 160/12.5 1X day | 10/24/2010 | 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 | 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 |
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)