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 |
| 1 | Hypertension | Ended up in so much back pain I could not move without pain and needed help to get out of a chair or my bed. | F | 3 years | 10/3/2022 | 1 | Hypertension | Hypertension is controlled but i feel tingling and numbness at my extremities. And incontinence also i am noticing | F | 54 | 2 days 80mg 1X day | 11/10/2020 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | I have only taken Valsartan HCT (Diovan) for 8 days and will not take even 1 more pill. I have been very dizzy every day, so I didn't feel good and haven't left the house to even go for a walk or drive my car. Today, the 8th day, my back started hurting. I see other people have this complaint too, so I've had enough! | I was on Losartan HCTZ for a long time and didn't have any problems. After learning they believed it made Corona Virus symptoms worse, I switched to Amlodipine, but it made my feet swell. After my blood pressure suddenly spiked, I was then prescribed Valsartan (Diovan) and after only 8 days this pill changed the quality of my life and I won't ever take it again. | F | 75 | 8 days 320 mg/25 1X day | 10/14/2020 | 1 | Blood Pressure | Developed most side effects. This drug has ruined my life. I am not the same. Almost a year and face is still swollen and scarred. | F | 65 | 11 months | 11/19/2017 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | About a month after beginning this drug I began to experience severe lower back and leg pain that ranged from cramps, to tingling to numbness. Couldn't sleep. Hot, then cold, hot, then cold. Increased two clothing sizes from weight gain. NUMEROUS doctor visits and tests to try to determine the problem. Had everything from full blood panel, to EKG, to colonoscopy. When I asked the doctor if my symptoms could be a side effect of any drugs I was taking I was ASSURED it could not be. My poor husband has been living with a monster due to my constant irritability and roller coaster emotional state. After a particularly horrific night I decided to research every prescription drug I am taking and found this site. Everyone's symptoms described are almost an identical checklist of what I have experienced the last eight months. Stopped taking this poison two days ago. | F | 44 | 8 months | 1/26/2017 | 1 | High blood pressure | Intense tingling in my legs. I thought it was csused by nerve damage in my back. It was so bad O was afraid I would have to have another back surgery. It didn't take long for the tingling to get better. It's now 95% better. What a relief. | F | 60 | 1 years | 10/13/2016 | 1 | High blood pressure | Intense tingling in my legs. I thought it was csused by nerve damage in my back. It was so bad O was afraid I would have to have another back surgery. It didn't take long for the tingling to get better. It's now 95% better. What a relief. | F | 60 | 1 years | 10/13/2016 | 1 | High blood pressure | Lower back pain have trouble standing very long without having to sit down I can't walk very long either it has to be the meds was OK before taking them I'm going to stop taking them and see if my pain gets back to normal will let everyone know if my pain go away | M | 63 | 1 days 260/12.5mg | 3/7/2016 | 1 | Hbp | I saw new doctor she said she wanted me to try Diovan all I can say the side effects were horrible! Dizziness, emotional, chills,frequent urination,headache type migraine, no energy couldn't handle it anymore stopped it and went back to lisinopril which never gave me any side effects | F | 37 | 10 days 160 | 9/23/2015 | 1 | hypertension | Headaches,tired all the time, vision problems,dizziness,anxiety,blood pressure still high, frequent urination,flushing,pain in back of head,palpitations, and pounding in my chest like heart wanted to come out | After going to the ER 8 times to 4 different hospitals and no doctor could explain what was wrong with me, I decided to investigate for myself on the net about Diovan, and to my surprise I read all the side effects and these symptoms all these other people were feeling,was just exactly what i have been feeling.I have been having these episodes of panic attacks and flushing,horrible!I tell u! I am an active soccer,working,zumba mom.and did not know why all of a sudden i felt so tired and started having these episodes of anxiety and panic attacks.I have Lupus,Fybromyalgia as well and i was blaming it on that.My Lupus doctor said it wasnt my Lupus or Fybro.I had many blood test,2 ct scans,an MRI,urine tests,xrays and no one could find anything!! I have called my doctors and i stopped this medicine today, I hope this solves my problems,because i felt like i was going to die! | F | 39 | 5 months 320 MG | 4/11/2015 | 1 | High blood pressure | Excessive weight gain - over 55 pounds, especially belly fat; extremely exhausted no matter how much sleep I get; hot flashes or flushing; difficulty concentrating & making decisions; feel overwhelmed; leg and foot cramps; extreme leg muscle weakness; joint pain-hips & knees; chronic sinus problems; thick mucus in back of throat especially in a.m.; hoarseness; little blister like pimples on cheeks; shortness of breath with very little exertion; constant feeling of being unhealthy and now with last blood work, my blood sugar is elevated; and this med does not actually control my blood pressure. | I have complained to my Dr. for a long time about this drug. Instead of changing it, she suggests adding something else, which will undoubtedly have more side effects - no way. As time goes on, side effects seem to become more extreme and more of them. Guess I should have changed my Dr. long before now. Would like someone to heal me instead of causing new problems with bad drugs. Her response is that most people tolerate it well. One of the known side effects is elevated blood sugar but she denies that - says it is because of my weight gain. Unable to work out or snow ski or enjoy life like I used to because I am so heavy and feel so bad. | F | 62 | 9 years 160/25mg 1X day | 3/25/2015 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Edema, Severe Sweating, Endocrine Imbalance, Ligament & Muscle pain & tears shoulder, knee and hip; Severe Neuromuscular Pain | F | 66 | 7 years 40 mg 2X day | 11/23/2014 | 1 | High blod pressure | Back pain, joint pain, bone pain, back spasms, leg weakness | Do not take this drug. It will deplete your system of potassium. You would have to eat a perfect diet everyday to overcome these side effects. This drug will have you thinking you have arthritis in every joint, and / or something else seriously wrong. I had 2 MRI's and a bone scan, all turned out negative. Did not pin side effects on drug until I found this site. Also, look up hydrochorothiazide ( HCT) on bad drug.com. It has been recalled !!! | F | 49 | 2.5 months 160/12.5 1X day | 10/9/2014 | 1 | High blood pressure | Swelling in legs, puffy all over, bloated, muscle/ joint pain, tingling in hands. I HATE IT | F | 44 | 5 months 30 mg | 7/23/2014 | 1 | My blood pressure spiked | Weight gain, 83lbs. Mood swings. Pain in joints. Cough. Pain in my Heah, Vision problems. Floaters in my eyes. Just a feeling of blah as each month went by, My Doctor will not take me off this drug! I am now going to try to take myself off and find a new cardiologist | Feeling much better now I know this is not in my head. btw, I was first put on 160 25 but it was to strong for me, I also never bloated before starting this medicine. I also notice a difference since Sept of 2013 with this medication. | F | 53 | 3 years 80 12.5 1X day | 2/11/2014 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Weight gain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, bad breath, back pain, bad dreams, terrible itchy skin all over my body, little blisters on my face, skin rashes, a HUGE, open, inflamed sore on my chin that would appear every few months, loss of libido, tired ALL of the time, horrible joint pain-especially feet, hands and ankles, unbelievable leg cramps, hand cramps, cramps in chest muscle, mood swings, agitation, hair loss, depressed somber mood, cry easily for no reason, a feeling of thick mucus in the back of my throat every morning - disgusting!, increased floaters in my eyes and I'm sure I'm forgetting some. | F | 59 | 160/25 1X day | 11/23/2013 Patient History | 1 | high blood pressure | anxiety, insomnia, pains in stomach, fatigue big time, | I WILL NEVER TAKE IT AGAIN | M | 65 | 40 days 320-12.5 1X day | 11/16/2013 | 1 | Hypertension | Pain all over my body, specially my legs. Back hurts as well. Hi creatinine and bilirubin levels. | M | 50 | 2 years 320mg | 10/5/2013 | 1 | hypertension | PAIN,PAIN,PAIN!!! I'm 54 feel like 94. My legs ( especially right) aches all the time. Doesn't matter what i am doing...sleeping (trying to) , yard work, etc.. Can not believe the similarities I am reading about..... there should be some kind of patient "union" to address issues with drugs such as DIOVAN... BAD DRUG!! | M | 54 | 2 days 320mg 1X day | 6/25/2013 | 1 | hypertension | 3 weeks 80 | 6/6/2013 |
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)