Why EXFORGE* (Amlodipine besylate; valsartan ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of EXFORGE: satisfied (average rating score: 3.14)
(based on 14 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** EXFORGE
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypertension* | 5 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of EXFORGE **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weight increased | 4 |
| 2 | Hypersensitivity | 3 |
| 3 | Swelling | 3 |
| 4 | Oedema | 2 |
| 5 | Cough | 2 |
| 6 | Rhinorrhoea | 1 |
| 7 | Discomfort | 1 |
| 8 | Abnormal weight gain | 1 |
| 9 | Muscle spasms | 1 |
| 10 | Vision blurred | 1 |
| 11 | Sinus headache | 1 |
| 12 | Paraesthesia | 1 |
| 13 | Dry mouth | 1 |
| 14 | Pain | 1 |
| 15 | Blood pressure decreased | 1 |
| 16 | Abdominal discomfort | 1 |
| 17 | Bone loss | 1 |
| 18 | Hypoaesthesia | 1 |
| 19 | Body weight problem | 1 |
| 20 | Fatigue | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for EXFORGE
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Amlodipine besylate; valsartan (Exforge)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com