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 | High Blood Pressure | I went from Diovan 160/25 which I took for 5 years to 320/25. The 160/25 had no side effects, but the 320/25 which I started about a month ago has given me almost immediate constipation and chest pains, within 1 or 2 days. The 160/25 I took along with Atenol 50mg. | F | 58 | 30 days | 1/24/2007 | 3 | b.p. | I have had Dizzy Anxiety Attacks, , Hair Loss and thinner hair lots of gaz .blotting ,stomach distress ,occasionel palpitations and fatigue but my b.p. was ok. | M | 44 | 18 days | 1/22/2007 | 3 | b.p. | I have had Dizzy Anxiety Attacks, , Hair Loss and thinner hair lots of gaz .blotting ,stomach distress ,occasionel palpitations and fatigue but my b.p. was ok. | M | 44 | 18 days | 1/22/2007 | 5 | hbp | none now, but kind of weirdness (light headedness) the first 2 or 3 weeks - it goes away. a few more bathroom breaks at first, also went back to normal. | This stuff works great. I went from about 140/95 to 110/75 - awesome. | M | 46 | 2 years | 1/19/2007 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | I have to urinate far too frequently upto 2 hours after taking and it makes me feel light headed. | IT WORKS!! I cannot say I am cured, but my blood pressure is now normal. | M | 41 | 2 years | 1/8/2007 | 1 | high blood pressure | thinning hair, dry eyes, sinus troubles and feeling like i have a cold and bad sore throat!! I feel angry about my hair that i was not told about the side effects! My doctor thinks no way diovan is the problem! | I will not take diovan for another minute!! I will take myself off of it!! I will try healthy diet and exercise and roex products since rod from roex says do not take drugs they are killing us with side effects! | M | 49 | 6 years | 12/30/2006 | 3 | HBP | Though Diovan 80/12.5 did reduce my BP, the side effects finally took their toll after 1.5 years. From tingling fingertips to fatigue to hair loss to ED, I decided to try something new. It's interesting to note that doctors tend to not believe their patients when legimate complaints are expressed--just look at all of the entries regarding this one med. Drug company trials are for a fixed period of time and surely can't cover every possible long-term side effect so if you are a reasonable human being with a real concern perhaps they should take notice. To them, if a side effect is not in the PDR it doesn't exist. And drug company reps have their influence as well. At the end of the day, it's your body. Stand your ground if you want to try something else. | I do believe in ARB's. I'm now on Atacand. I researched it thoroughly by comparing prescribing physician information on every ARB available and then pled my case to the doctor. I must say I love it so far. Give it a whirl yourself. | M | 50 | 1.5 years | 12/17/2006 | 4 | HBP | Total loss of libido within 7 days of starting medication. Disturbing nightmares - very vivid. Prone to coughing (dry). | BP has come down. I guess the long term benefits will outweigh the side effects. At least I hope so. | M | 47 | 60 days | 12/13/2006 | 4 | HBP | Great on the HBP, seems ling term it may be causing hair loss and loss of sex drive. I am taking 160/24 MG. My HBP seems to be fixed. My concerns are now the side effects. | M | 44 | 3 years | 12/5/2006 | 2 | Hypertension | Actually reduced my quality of life! Chronic fatigue. Couldn't even exercise. Had to reduce treadmill speed from 3.5 down to 2.8. Even then trying to exercise was difficult. Couldn't walk up stairs without becoming short of breath, and feeling like I could not take another step. After about three weeks on medication symptoms got worse. I began to have muscle fatigue, forgetfullness and a "foggy" mind. Then I had bouts of depression and anxiety. After four weeks I told my doctor I would rather die than to continue feeling the way I was feeling. He felt it was not the medication, however he changed me to Avalide. I was feeling better within 48 hours. All of the above symptoms were gone. Apparently there are some people who can't take this drugs. Doctors need to know this. | For some reason did not lower my blood pressure very well. | F | 53 | 1 months | 11/18/2006 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | Feet swelling,hair thinning, numbness at night in arms and decreased libido | I had been on Diovan HCT for 5 years and wanted to get off BP meds for good. I stopped for 6 months, and just started back on it.For the last 6 months I felt wonderful except my BP creeped up to 175/110. I did not realize that I had all the side effects until just going back on the meds. Maybe I will search for alternative drug. I like the med free feeling! | F | 46 | 5 years | 11/15/2006 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | BP 148/95 before 118/70 now...I seemed Hyperactive after taking medicine for the first two weeks then it settled down.Had trouble sleeping so I took it when I got up.(I work nights and sleep days)Some dry cough ocassionally and more frequent bathroom stops.20-30% diminished sex drive after 1 year on medication. | I would reccomend it I was not highly funtional due to High BP and arthritis. I take (1) alieve(min.), and 1 diovan HCT per day seems to be what works for me.Sometimes I may take 2 Alieve depending upon the weather.I seemed to be more weather sensitive with diovan HCT than before taking it.Perhaps mild arthritis is a side effect. | M | 47 | 1 years | 11/13/2006 | 2 | HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE | FATIGUE, DRY MOUTH AND POSSIBLY LOOSE BOWELS. | COMING OFF SURGERY FOR KIDNEY REMOVAL. AORTIC ANEURYISM IS 4.4 SO DOCTOR IS CHASING THAT SCENARIO. | M | 79 | 2 days | 11/1/2006 | 5 | HBP | Taking Diovan 80/12.5 mg for more than two years. More bathroom breaks. Works well for my HBP (initially 150/95). Now eating more potassium and magnesium rich foods. BP controlled, ranging from 115/75 to 120/80. | M | 51 | 2.5 years | 10/31/2006 | 2 | High blood presure | YOU WANT IT HERE IT IS ! BLURR VISION-HEADACHES- CRAMPING EVERYWHERE,SORE IN NOSE,RUNNING NOSE, TRAPPED GAS AND GAS THAT WONT END! IM LIKE A MOTOR BOAT,BOTH ENDS GOING WILD.. YAHOO!! SHOULDER ACHES THAT GO INTO SPAZUMS HEAVY AT TIMES! CREEPS TO CHEST AREA. THOUGHT I WAS HAVEING A HEART ATTACK! SPENT 6HOURS IN ICU AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL ONLY TO FIND OUT IT WASNT THE HEART EKG IS NORMAL AND BLOOD WORK WAS NORMAL! DOC SAID IT WAS MY MEDS SIDE EFFECTS GET OFF THEM !! AS SOON AS YOU CAN ! ANOTHER SIDE EFFECT IS HAIR LOSS ! AND THINNING OF HAIR.. ITS A NASTY DRUG ! BUT IT DOES LOWER BLOOD PRESURE GOOD! YOU JUST NEED TO HAVE A STEEL OR CEMENT BODY TO TAKE IT. | DIOVAN SHOULD BE RECALLED,AND THE FDA SHOULD BE FORCED TO RETEST IT AGAIN FOR ANOTHER 5 YEARS! ANYTHING THIS BAD ISNT WORTH TAKING AT ALL..AS WHAT GOOD IS TAKING IT, IF YOU HAVE TO SUFFER FROM NASTY HARSH SIDE EFFECTS ! LETS GO BACK TO THE OLD MEDICATIONS NATURAL THINGS.. NOT THIS CHEMICAL BLAHH BLAHH DRUGS WE HAVE NOW , WHAT WILL BE THE NEXT SIDE EFFECT ? YOU GROW A TAIL OR EXTRA HEAD ? A ARM OUT YOUR EAR ! THESE DRUG COMPANYS DONT CARE ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE TO TAKE THIS CRAP ! IM FINISHED WITH DIOVAN .. AND THATS IT !! | M | 53 | 1 years | 10/15/2006 | 4 | High Blood Pressure | Have been taking Diovan HCT for past six weeks for job related stress. Haven't previously had high blood pressure. Jumped to 200+ over 107. Diovan HCT reduced it to daily BP of 130's over high 60's to low 70's. Have experienced serious rash on legs and now moving onto body trunk and arms. Have been having unexplained ear aches and considerable unexplained shoulder and neck aches. Have not had any of these problems in the past. Taking Diovan HCT is the only change in my daily routine or intake. Reading this survey I see that others have been experiencing similar or same likely side effects. Will go back to my doctor for discussion. Thanks for making this information available. | Have frequent urination and bowel movements. | M | 63 | 45 days | 9/29/2006 | 1 | Borderline High Blood pressure | Anxiety,muscle cramps,excellerated heart rate. | This really lowered my blood pressure. I was only around 150/90-95,but it was lowered to 120/70,sometimes lower. Began with anxiety,worrying about the future,etc. also always thinking something is wrong with me. Went to the Dr,took a blood test,Dr calls the next day, I have a Sodium Imbalance,low sodium level. I do live in Tx,and I do run in the heat,but have been since High School. Started this drug in April 06. | M | 45 | 6 days | 9/12/2006 | 1 | High Blood Pressure | Fatigue and dizzyness | I started taking this medicine and after a day I started noticing that I feel very tired and at night I felt dizzy. | M | 41 | 1 days | 9/9/2006 | 4 | high bp | BP 148/98. Took DiovanHCT 160/25mg for three weeks with most every side effect in the book including hairloss. Reduced to 80/12.5 and experienced mild ED, hairloss, and joint pain only. Cut the pill in half to 40/6.25 and supplemented additional 12.5 HCT. Now no hair loss and BP approximately 128/84 most of the time. | Sometimes adjusting the dosage beyond what is manufactured makes sense. DiovanHCT is a great drug for those who need the angiotensin adjustment and discharge of salts. Need to continue the diet and exercise program though--I swim every day--for continued results. | M | 50 | 1 years | 9/4/2006 | 3 | high blood pressure | I have experienced dizziness upon standing and more fatigue than with just a beta blocker. Also having to urinate every hour is a pain. | This drug works well to lower blood pressure as mine is usually now 90/6o maybe mine is too low now but I worry about the diruetic effect because of possible potassium depletion. Most doctors don't follow up very well with blood tests for this. | F | 53 | 2 days | 8/24/2006 |