DIOVAN Reviews (VALSARTAN)

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DIOVAN  (VALSARTAN):  Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.   FDA Approval Date: 1996-12-23 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  mild high blood presure Side effects were awful and until I found this forum I thought my recent surgery had been a waste. My sinuses were swollen, back pain, ringing in the ears, tingling in legs, feet and face. Blurred vision and scratchy eyes as well. As another stated I felt as if I had been hit by a Mack truck. I was put on this med by a doc awhile back. Had no clue that it was the cause of the sinus/ear pressure I was suffering with among the many other side effects I was experiencing. Recently had endoscopic sinus surgery that I am sure now that I really didn't need had I of just gone off of this horrible medicine. I am angry because I was feeling so bad and so looked forward to having the sinus surgery and feeling better. When the symptoms didn't resolve after surgery I was sure that my medical problems were much deeper only to find later that Diovan HCTZ was the culprit. I was robbed of my recovery period of feeling better immediately after surgery. The days of me just taking whatever the doc prescribes are gone. Will check ask a patient first before taking any new scripts. Will definately work ahead on a homeopathic measure to rectify my BP problems. F 59 90 days
9/17/2007
 3  Borderline hypertension Lethargy, dry mouth, dry eyes, restlessness, increasing sense of anxiety, gout, increased joint pain Started taking 80mg 21 months ago. Switched briefly to Avalide because Diovan wasn't in my PPO formulary but had to switch back because of severe constipation caused by Avalide. Even at 5'9" and 245 lbs, I've always been active and eager to take on more projects. Since being on Diovan, I hardly get through the day unless I am kept very busy. I crash in the evening and don't feel like doing anything. When the weekend comes, all I want to do is rest. At the same time, I can't sleep more than a couple of hours at a time and frequently move from one bed to another or the sofa to get back to sleep. Even with only a sheet to cover me, temperature of 70 degrees and a bedside fan blowing on me, I wake up hot and uncomfortable. I finally quit taking the stuff yesterday and am monitoring my BP to see what happens. In the six months prior to my HBP, my weight had climbed to 270 lbs. Once diagnosed, I dropped back down to 245 and started restricting my intake of carbs and especially sug M 60 21 months
9/13/2007
 2  HBP After about 10 months of taking Diovan once daily, I began to have severe intestinal bloating, gas and diarrhea. I have also experienced lightheadedness and extreme fatigue. I noticed that my legs are very heavy and have cramping especially in the calf muscles. I now have joint pain in my wrists and ankles as well. Initially I thought I may have picked up some sort of bug, but apparenty it's the medication as it's the only medication I am taking. I will be seeing my doctor to get to the bottom of this as this has been going on for the past 2 months. Initially, Diovan did lower my blood pressure to a normal level, 120/70, after I was diagnosed and hospitalized for HBP which was 230/110. I am athletic and have a very good diet. At 46 years of age and 6 feet tall, my weight has been a constant 190lbs. I did inherit HBP from my Father's side who had developed this condition around 45 years of age. My younger sister also developed this condition. I've come to realize that exercise and a good diet is not enough, and I do need some sort of medication to control this condition. M 46 1 years
9/10/2007
 1  I blame the Hmo system ! The finger points at the Hmo system and stupid Doctors that dont care beans about us normal folks! who come for help or care. they are total pill pushers 100%! Try this take that! they never check the SIDE EFFECTS! must be MONEY $$$$$ as we pay more and get less! Im wondering If anyone who reads this,can let me know where I can get the 2 medicaitons toprol xl and Diovan taken apart and find out whats in them both, and what real side effects they really have! as it seems, the makers dont tell us all the side effects ,or do the Doctors tell us ? I think each chemical in each drug might tell us what were really taking. and what it does to us. Yes folks im very Disatisfied with Toprol xl and also Diovan long term useage does more bad than good - its seems!! M 54 4 years
9/7/2007
 3  High Blood Pressure I am taking Diovan with Norvasc and initially experienced no side effects for the first 8 months. After that, I started experiencing severe abdominal pains and severe bloating due to intestinal gas, about 20 minutes after a meal. I also have heaviness in my calf muscles with a tired achy feeling. I've also noticed pain in both ankles and both wrists. I am a physically active person, but for the past few months, I've been pushing myself just to get through the day. I'm going to my doctor to see if he can lower or change the dose. It seems by reading other patient's comments, that my side effects are similiar to those taking Diovan, and probably not the Norvasc. M 46 11 months
9/6/2007
 1  B.P WAS HIGH I CANT COUNT THE SIDE EFFECTS BLURR VISION EYE LIDS SWELL UP HARD TO OPEN WHEN WAKING UP. THROAT CLOSES WHEN EATTING MASSTIVE BIG HEADACHES CHEST PAINS BACK PAINS LEGS ACHE ARMS ACHE NOSE RUNS NUMBNESS IN HANDS AND FEET AT TIMES MEMORY LOSS EARS RING WANT MORE IM OUT OF INK DONT TAKE THIS CRAP DRUG ! STAY AWAY FROM DIOVAN ITS BAD BAD BAD NASTY BAD DRUG! IF YOUR DOCTOR WANTS YOU TO TAKE IT- DONT ! REFUSE HIM OR HER ! AND ALWAYS CHECK OTHER BRANDS OR PILLS THEY HAND OUT TO YOU GENERIC TYPES SAME CRAP SOMETIMES WITH DIFFRENT NAMES .. DONT TAKE DIOVAN ! DOES MORE HARM THAN GOOD ! M 92 3 years
8/31/2007
 3  high BP I can not sleep!! if I fall asleep then wake up I have strong palpitations; Wide swings in BP values F 62 3 days
8/30/2007
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 4  Diovan I was very dizzy and felt "weird" the first few days I was on it. Then, I began to feel great. I am on 80 divan with a diuretic n the morning and 50mg toprol at night. I do get more tired at night then I used to be. I have not experienced weight gain but actual weight loss. The only thing that I am concerned about is...My dr. and cardiolopgist told me I could get pregnant on these medications as long as we change them as soon as I know I am pregnant (to safer class a meds). But then I went to my gyno and she disagreed....said I should change the meds before I conceive. The problem is...I think I am already pregnant but am not testing positive on pregnancy tests yet. Has anyone conceived on these meds and had a healthy baby? F 32 7 months
8/27/2007
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 1  High blood pressure Fatigue, difficulty breathing, blurred vision, cough, dry mouth, and no ambition to do anything since starting these meds. The Diovan has me very worried since my breathing is similiar to the congestive heart failure sysmtems I experienced. Cardiologist took me off lisinopril because of dry cough and leg cramps. PCP gave me too much atenolol last year and I ended up with CHF. I was fine until two years ago when I went in for an annual checkup and my PCP decided that 140/90 bp was too high. Since taking all these meds. Atenolol, Lisinopril (replaced by Diovan), Zoloft, Xanax, Lovastatin I feel like crap. My bp averages 110/200 since starting these meds. My dogs and horses are real healthy so I may start going to my Vet. M 66 2 months
8/27/2007
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 1  bp HIGH .175/100 ..Repost.Update..after 75 days... bp down to 145-80 ....Blurred vision at the wrong times(like operating a Auto.Duh!?).GAS and bloating very bad @ SOcial settings..will not abate.The wgt. gain and distented stomach is amazing.Now the hand -feet tingling and buzzing have started,,,SO tired. WHAT to do.? / get the heck off. ASAP. Get in shape .The little pill that will kill your will . M 57 75 days
8/23/2007
 1  I have a Idiot Doctor in a HMO THIS STUFF IS JUNK! IT BELONGS IN THE TRASH CAN ! SIMPLE AS THAT! IF YOUR DOCTOR GIVES YOU THIS CRAP.. THROW IT AWAY AND DEMAND SOMETHING DIFFRENT - IT HAS MORE SIDE EFFECTS THAN MOST B.P DRUGS ON THE MARKET TODAY! YES ITS BEEN RECALLED BEFORE AND THEN RE-RELEASED AGAIN IN A PILL FORM SAME JUNK JUST IN PILL FORM WANT YOUR EYES MESSED UP HEADACHES BODY ACHES STOMACH PAINS AND CRAMPING WAIGHT GAIN.. THINNING HAIR AND TWITCHING EYEBALLS YOU NAME IT , IT HAPPENS BAD STUFF ! DIOVAN IS BAD NEWS ALL AROUND! IF YOU WANT BLURR VISISON AND WINKING EYEBALLS ALL THE TIME, AND STOMACH CRAMPS AND PAINS THAT ARE NON STOP! HEADACHES THAT COME AND GO! IT REALLY SHOULD BE TAKEN OFF THE MARKET BY THE FDA.. BUT HEY IM JUST A OLD FART! SOON I WILL BE GONE FROM THIS WORLD! BUT ONE THING I WANT TO SAY! SCREW THE HMO SYSTEMS! THEY DONT WORK! AND MOST DOCTORS IN THEM ARE NON CAREING IDIOTS, PAID TO PUSH DRUGS ON US GINNY PIG PEOPLE WHO PAY FOR THIS SERVICE! AND GET SCREWED IN THE END! BEST TO GET OFF THE DRUGS! IF YOU CAN AND GO NATURAL OR ? I THINK DOG POOP WOULD BE BEST TO TAKE ,THAN DIOVAN! AT LEAST YOU WOULDNT HAVE SIDE EFFECTS ! ONLY BAD BREATH ! WHAT DO I KNOW ? M 94 5 years
8/22/2007
 2  Difficult High BP My biggest problem right now seems to be palpitations and I am ready to quit taking Diovan. I take 160 mg with 12.5 of HCTZ but I have already discontinued that. My doctor already told me 7 weeks ago that my Potassium was low and wanted me to start a K-Chlor prescription. All these meds are messing with my mind. First I worry about getting Hyperkalemic but then I get Hypokalemic. Sometimes I wished I 'd never let anyone put me on any medicine. I also take 100mg of Toprol a day and some Hydralazine. If I am hearing people right about the Potassium and ending up in the ER which I have before I think I need to quit eventhough My BP will likely rise. There has got to be something out there that will lower it without the side effects. M 44 8 days
8/21/2007
 1  blood pressure to high at times ? visison problems gas build up including trapped gas! bloating belly and rapid waight gain 4 to 6pounds like overnight! -nose runs,headaches very bad ones! cramping everywhere! this crap really packs a punch! it lowers b.p ok, but why so meny side effects and problems ! The Vision problems are the worst, iv been on this stuff for over 4 years now (long term useage) on 40mg (they say thats low dose ?) I started getting blurred vision and slight headaches when on this and vision got worse and worse as I took it daily. well now its 4 years down the road - I confirmed my fears by going to a normal eye doctor for testing vision. well folks! Im boarderline Gloucoma in one eye, the eye doctor confirmed its due to the Diovan! side effects like all doctors he wont call or send a letter to my hmo primary doctor who has me on this crap! typical!! but he did confirm it to me and said better get off the medication soon. he also noted the blurr visison and headaches were part of diovan's side effects and problems and that indeed is was recalled a few years ago. then pushed back on the market he said, we dont like this drug for b.p problems as it causes so meny vision problems in people! and the doctors who give it, all act stupid ! like its wonderfull to t M 54 4 years
8/20/2007
 2  high bp After eight months on 320 mg., can no longer walk a block, climb stairs, must drive everywhere. 7-8 lbs weight gain which I cannot lose, all around the middle. Puffy face and bloated. I was a runner before I began this drug, now I can barely walk. How long after stopping it does it take to lose the weight? I am a renal patient. I took Cozaar, but insurance will not pay for it. Nothing else works to bring the bp down. Miserable. F 54 365 days
8/19/2007
 1  I wish I knew ? Anyone with half a brain wouldnt take this drug,if they knew the side effects or problem it causes! we trust the Doctors we have that is why! well after years of being treated like nothing but a ginny pig, I dont trust anyone Doctor or not!! This drug causes,waight gain rapid waight gain in most people! did you know waight gain causes (heart-attacks!)yahoo says it does! so why would a Doctor give this drug out if does that? and it also can cause Angina! chest pains!! and body aches and cramping everywhere on the body! massive headaches, Blurr vision and people lost vision on this drug (temporary) its posted here on this site! Did you know this drug was Recalled and it was changed by the makers to another pill form and quickly released again! pushed on the market!! same junk in a diffrent pill ! I stuck taking this crap pill for now, as it counter acts some unwanted side effects from Toprol xl another pain in the ass drug im working to get off these drugs slow! but its a hard job and takes time do it safe! I really think were all better off to take the older proven drugs from years and years ago! than these new b/s drugs with ten thousand side effects and more ! it isnt worth it ! thanks for reading ! a suffering p M 54 4 years
8/14/2007
 5  HBP I wake up about 3 am and it's hard to go back to sleep. Don't know if it's the Diovan. I do have some fatigue in the daytime because of the sleep problem. I also get tightening of the calf muscles during the night and can flex my feet to avoid a cramp. It's much better than the Lisinopril which caused severe leg cramps at night to the point it was getting hard to even stand in the daytime! Diovan has lowered my HBP and I am satisfied with it. F 37 6 months
8/8/2007
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 1  HBP headaches, bodyaches, bloating, gas, shoulder, neck and arm pain, vision seemed different-fuzzy especially in left eye, hot flashes, sweats and pure misery. Feels like the flu but worse. My blood pressure was 140/90 for some time and the Diovan has been working on getting it lowered but not worth it by the way I feel. My husband has been on Diovan 160 mg for over a year with no side effects. I am a 49 year old caucasian woman starting to experience menopause, so maybe that is why I have had such a bad reaction. I have only been on Diovan for less than a month. I am super sensitive to drugs and have hypothyroidism and take 88 mgs. of Synthroid. Maybe the combo doesn't work together. I have taken myself off of it and am waiting to hear from my doctor. I feel I will do things naturally, like exercise and meditate. F 49 26 days
8/7/2007
 1  borderline hypertension Side effects i've had include, numbness and tingling in my hands,swelling of my hands and feet, dizziness, abdominal bloating, and I recently passed out after a bout of extremely painful gas My doctor took me off of maxide and put be on lotensin first, but I couldn't tolerate the bad cough. She then changed me to diovan, i still cough but that is insignificant to the other side effects that I had. F 34 2 months
8/7/2007
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 1  High Blood Pressure joint pain, fatigue, weight gain, lack of energy, lack of interest in daily activities, depression I have been on Diovan for over 3 years. I ended in the ER with low potassium levels. I came off Diovan for 3 weeks and felt like a NEW PERSON. My blood pressure began to rise and I was put back on Diovan. Within 3 days I began to feel terrible, joints began to hurt again, I felt swollen all over. I will not take it again. Will speak to my Dr. F 48 3 days
8/6/2007
 5  Hypertension I have experienced no problems with Diovan at all. It has controlled my blood pressure nicely. F 46 4 years
8/2/2007

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