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Micardis HCT Drug and Medication User Reviews on RxList

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USER REVIEWS

Comment from: Tunnsie 55-64 Transgender less than 1 month Caregiver Published: February 09

Crippling side effects while on this drug. Malaise to the point of dysfunction. Side effects started after only a couple hours taking the first dose. Chalked it up to "acclimatizing" but after the 8th day I could not function at work due to the extreme fatigue this drug causes. Doctor pulled me off it due to the side effects. After 36 hours without it, I'm starting to get some energy back and can function again.

Comment from: Tunnsie 55-64 Transgender less than 1 month Caregiver Published: February 09

Crippling side effects while on this drug. Malaise to the point of dysfunction. Side effects started after only a couple hours taking the first dose. Chalked it up to "acclimatizing" but after the 8th day I could not function at work due to the extreme fatigue this drug causes. Doctor pulled me off it due to the side effects. After 36 hours without it, I'm starting to get some energy back and can function again.

Comment from: Joanne bvdm2v 55-64 Female Patient Published: November 09

I take 20mg with Almodiphine no side effects after ten days tried many others that side effects were awful micardis is excellent!!

Related Reading: micardis

SLIDESHOW

How to Lower Blood Pressure: Exercise Tips See Slideshow
Comment from: Tunnsie 55-64 Transgender less than 1 month Caregiver Published: February 09

Crippling side effects while on this drug. Malaise to the point of dysfunction. Side effects started after only a couple hours taking the first dose. Chalked it up to "acclimatizing" but after the 8th day I could not function at work due to the extreme fatigue this drug causes. Doctor pulled me off it due to the side effects. After 36 hours without it, I'm starting to get some energy back and can function again.

Comment from: Joanne bvdm2v 55-64 Female Patient Published: November 09

I take 20mg with Almodiphine no side effects after ten days tried many others that side effects were awful micardis is excellent!!

Related Reading: micardis

Comment from: ED 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: May 12

I have been taking 80/12.5 for several years now,and my BP is perfect.

Comment from: Tunnsie 55-64 Transgender less than 1 month Caregiver Published: February 09

Crippling side effects while on this drug. Malaise to the point of dysfunction. Side effects started after only a couple hours taking the first dose. Chalked it up to "acclimatizing" but after the 8th day I could not function at work due to the extreme fatigue this drug causes. Doctor pulled me off it due to the side effects. After 36 hours without it, I'm starting to get some energy back and can function again.

Comment from: Joanne bvdm2v 55-64 Female Patient Published: November 09

I take 20mg with Almodiphine no side effects after ten days tried many others that side effects were awful micardis is excellent!!

Related Reading: micardis

Comment from: ED 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: May 12

I have been taking 80/12.5 for several years now,and my BP is perfect.

Comment from: Terry 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: June 20

My blood pressure stills varies on occasion. Sometimes it is 120/sixty's than it will be 150's/80's.

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Comment from: Tunnsie 55-64 Transgender less than 1 month Caregiver Published: February 09

Crippling side effects while on this drug. Malaise to the point of dysfunction. Side effects started after only a couple hours taking the first dose. Chalked it up to "acclimatizing" but after the 8th day I could not function at work due to the extreme fatigue this drug causes. Doctor pulled me off it due to the side effects. After 36 hours without it, I'm starting to get some energy back and can function again.

Comment from: Joanne bvdm2v 55-64 Female Patient Published: November 09

I take 20mg with Almodiphine no side effects after ten days tried many others that side effects were awful micardis is excellent!!

Related Reading: micardis

Comment from: ED 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: May 12

I have been taking 80/12.5 for several years now,and my BP is perfect.

Comment from: Terry 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: June 20

My blood pressure stills varies on occasion. Sometimes it is 120/sixty's than it will be 150's/80's.

Comment from: Patti 65-74 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: January 10

Does anyone have peeling lips and dry mouth-I feel I have cotton in my mouth every mornning and my lips keep peeling and very dry-I have been takin ghtis medication for a few months and these are the things I have noticed, was dizzy for a couple weeks but that went away..also, can I just stop taking this or do you have to wean yourself off? i don't want to take it anymore if I can help it-

Related Reading: dry mouth

Comment from: Tunnsie 55-64 Transgender less than 1 month Caregiver Published: February 09

Crippling side effects while on this drug. Malaise to the point of dysfunction. Side effects started after only a couple hours taking the first dose. Chalked it up to "acclimatizing" but after the 8th day I could not function at work due to the extreme fatigue this drug causes. Doctor pulled me off it due to the side effects. After 36 hours without it, I'm starting to get some energy back and can function again.

Comment from: Joanne bvdm2v 55-64 Female Patient Published: November 09

I take 20mg with Almodiphine no side effects after ten days tried many others that side effects were awful micardis is excellent!!

Related Reading: micardis

Comment from: ED 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: May 12

I have been taking 80/12.5 for several years now,and my BP is perfect.

Comment from: Terry 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: June 20

My blood pressure stills varies on occasion. Sometimes it is 120/sixty's than it will be 150's/80's.

Comment from: Patti 65-74 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: January 10

Does anyone have peeling lips and dry mouth-I feel I have cotton in my mouth every mornning and my lips keep peeling and very dry-I have been takin ghtis medication for a few months and these are the things I have noticed, was dizzy for a couple weeks but that went away..also, can I just stop taking this or do you have to wean yourself off? i don't want to take it anymore if I can help it-

Related Reading: dry mouth

Comment from: Cinder 55-64 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: January 12

When I first took this drug Micardis HCT I cut it in half, which worked well for me. It was too strong at 12.5. My doctor agreed because my blood pressure went down. I have been on it for 4 months and now am experiencing joint pain in my hips which radiates to my knee, calf muscle stiffness,a rash on the outside of my armpits and itchy skin on my thighs. I have been on many BP meds. My Dr. said I have to over look the side effects. My Bp is 122/64 most of the time. It is driving me crazy! Everyone has different reactions to this drug, but I am seeing a pattern through the reviews on Web MD. I am glad I am not the only one with these problems.

Related Reading: micardis hct

Comment from: Tunnsie 55-64 Transgender less than 1 month Caregiver Published: February 09

Crippling side effects while on this drug. Malaise to the point of dysfunction. Side effects started after only a couple hours taking the first dose. Chalked it up to "acclimatizing" but after the 8th day I could not function at work due to the extreme fatigue this drug causes. Doctor pulled me off it due to the side effects. After 36 hours without it, I'm starting to get some energy back and can function again.

Comment from: Joanne bvdm2v 55-64 Female Patient Published: November 09

I take 20mg with Almodiphine no side effects after ten days tried many others that side effects were awful micardis is excellent!!

Related Reading: micardis

Comment from: ED 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: May 12

I have been taking 80/12.5 for several years now,and my BP is perfect.

Comment from: Terry 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: June 20

My blood pressure stills varies on occasion. Sometimes it is 120/sixty's than it will be 150's/80's.

Comment from: Patti 65-74 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: January 10

Does anyone have peeling lips and dry mouth-I feel I have cotton in my mouth every mornning and my lips keep peeling and very dry-I have been takin ghtis medication for a few months and these are the things I have noticed, was dizzy for a couple weeks but that went away..also, can I just stop taking this or do you have to wean yourself off? i don't want to take it anymore if I can help it-

Related Reading: dry mouth

Comment from: Cinder 55-64 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: January 12

When I first took this drug Micardis HCT I cut it in half, which worked well for me. It was too strong at 12.5. My doctor agreed because my blood pressure went down. I have been on it for 4 months and now am experiencing joint pain in my hips which radiates to my knee, calf muscle stiffness,a rash on the outside of my armpits and itchy skin on my thighs. I have been on many BP meds. My Dr. said I have to over look the side effects. My Bp is 122/64 most of the time. It is driving me crazy! Everyone has different reactions to this drug, but I am seeing a pattern through the reviews on Web MD. I am glad I am not the only one with these problems.

Related Reading: micardis hct

Comment from: hi700 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: June 25

I have been taking this med for 3 years.I have 80mg tab of which i cut in half. Half works fine for me. The side affect that i had was mild pain in my right leg.The pain went away after a few days.

Comment from: Tunnsie 55-64 Transgender less than 1 month Caregiver Published: February 09

Crippling side effects while on this drug. Malaise to the point of dysfunction. Side effects started after only a couple hours taking the first dose. Chalked it up to "acclimatizing" but after the 8th day I could not function at work due to the extreme fatigue this drug causes. Doctor pulled me off it due to the side effects. After 36 hours without it, I'm starting to get some energy back and can function again.

Comment from: Joanne bvdm2v 55-64 Female Patient Published: November 09

I take 20mg with Almodiphine no side effects after ten days tried many others that side effects were awful micardis is excellent!!

Related Reading: micardis

Comment from: ED 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: May 12

I have been taking 80/12.5 for several years now,and my BP is perfect.

Comment from: Terry 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: June 20

My blood pressure stills varies on occasion. Sometimes it is 120/sixty's than it will be 150's/80's.

Comment from: Patti 65-74 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: January 10

Does anyone have peeling lips and dry mouth-I feel I have cotton in my mouth every mornning and my lips keep peeling and very dry-I have been takin ghtis medication for a few months and these are the things I have noticed, was dizzy for a couple weeks but that went away..also, can I just stop taking this or do you have to wean yourself off? i don't want to take it anymore if I can help it-

Related Reading: dry mouth

Comment from: Cinder 55-64 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: January 12

When I first took this drug Micardis HCT I cut it in half, which worked well for me. It was too strong at 12.5. My doctor agreed because my blood pressure went down. I have been on it for 4 months and now am experiencing joint pain in my hips which radiates to my knee, calf muscle stiffness,a rash on the outside of my armpits and itchy skin on my thighs. I have been on many BP meds. My Dr. said I have to over look the side effects. My Bp is 122/64 most of the time. It is driving me crazy! Everyone has different reactions to this drug, but I am seeing a pattern through the reviews on Web MD. I am glad I am not the only one with these problems.

Related Reading: micardis hct

Comment from: hi700 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: June 25

I have been taking this med for 3 years.I have 80mg tab of which i cut in half. Half works fine for me. The side affect that i had was mild pain in my right leg.The pain went away after a few days.

Comment from: bmoregram 65-74 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: April 26

Have been on this med for a number of years. It has lowered my bp from approx. 145/90 to 125/80. Not great but not bad. I take 80/12.5. But as some other reviewers have said, I've had many symptoms that I hadn't been attributing as side effects of this med, but may well be: nagging dry hacking cough (the worst symptom), sleep problems, lethargy, depression, weight gain, vision deterioration, sinus and nasal congestion, closed throat (when I get a cold, I can't breathe through my mouth when my nose is clogged up and I'm afraid I'll suffocate), hair thinning, diarrhea almost every morning. And one big thing. I had never had a problem with my kidneys in my life, and last year I developed an enormous kidney stone - the Urol. said it was the biggest he's ever seen. So beware of anything with the kidneys. You should also know that there is now a so-called "generic version" of this: telmisartan-hydrochlorothiazide, but my side effects have gotten much worse in the two weeks I've been on it. I will have to get my doctor to change my medication, because now that it is available in generic, the insurance company probably won't let me go back to the name brand. I hate the individual blister packs too. Why can't they just put them in a bottle?

Related Reading: depression | diarrhea | kidney

Comment from: Tunnsie 55-64 Transgender less than 1 month Caregiver Published: February 09

Crippling side effects while on this drug. Malaise to the point of dysfunction. Side effects started after only a couple hours taking the first dose. Chalked it up to "acclimatizing" but after the 8th day I could not function at work due to the extreme fatigue this drug causes. Doctor pulled me off it due to the side effects. After 36 hours without it, I'm starting to get some energy back and can function again.

Comment from: Joanne bvdm2v 55-64 Female Patient Published: November 09

I take 20mg with Almodiphine no side effects after ten days tried many others that side effects were awful micardis is excellent!!

Related Reading: micardis

Comment from: ED 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: May 12

I have been taking 80/12.5 for several years now,and my BP is perfect.

Comment from: Terry 65-74 Male 5 to less than 10 years Patient Published: June 20

My blood pressure stills varies on occasion. Sometimes it is 120/sixty's than it will be 150's/80's.

Comment from: Patti 65-74 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: January 10

Does anyone have peeling lips and dry mouth-I feel I have cotton in my mouth every mornning and my lips keep peeling and very dry-I have been takin ghtis medication for a few months and these are the things I have noticed, was dizzy for a couple weeks but that went away..also, can I just stop taking this or do you have to wean yourself off? i don't want to take it anymore if I can help it-

Related Reading: dry mouth

Comment from: Cinder 55-64 Female 1 to 6 months Patient Published: January 12

When I first took this drug Micardis HCT I cut it in half, which worked well for me. It was too strong at 12.5. My doctor agreed because my blood pressure went down. I have been on it for 4 months and now am experiencing joint pain in my hips which radiates to my knee, calf muscle stiffness,a rash on the outside of my armpits and itchy skin on my thighs. I have been on many BP meds. My Dr. said I have to over look the side effects. My Bp is 122/64 most of the time. It is driving me crazy! Everyone has different reactions to this drug, but I am seeing a pattern through the reviews on Web MD. I am glad I am not the only one with these problems.

Related Reading: micardis hct

Comment from: hi700 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: June 25

I have been taking this med for 3 years.I have 80mg tab of which i cut in half. Half works fine for me. The side affect that i had was mild pain in my right leg.The pain went away after a few days.

Comment from: bmoregram 65-74 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: April 26

Have been on this med for a number of years. It has lowered my bp from approx. 145/90 to 125/80. Not great but not bad. I take 80/12.5. But as some other reviewers have said, I've had many symptoms that I hadn't been attributing as side effects of this med, but may well be: nagging dry hacking cough (the worst symptom), sleep problems, lethargy, depression, weight gain, vision deterioration, sinus and nasal congestion, closed throat (when I get a cold, I can't breathe through my mouth when my nose is clogged up and I'm afraid I'll suffocate), hair thinning, diarrhea almost every morning. And one big thing. I had never had a problem with my kidneys in my life, and last year I developed an enormous kidney stone - the Urol. said it was the biggest he's ever seen. So beware of anything with the kidneys. You should also know that there is now a so-called "generic version" of this: telmisartan-hydrochlorothiazide, but my side effects have gotten much worse in the two weeks I've been on it. I will have to get my doctor to change my medication, because now that it is available in generic, the insurance company probably won't let me go back to the name brand. I hate the individual blister packs too. Why can't they just put them in a bottle?

Related Reading: depression | diarrhea | kidney

Comment from: Jo JO 65-74 Female 10 years or more Patient Published: April 07

Was on this medication over ten years. My hair start falling out in the last two yrs. I c/o to my Dr. about palpitation that I believe was related to this medication. I even went to ER. My Dr. finally d/c me from this medication. It does have a lot of sutle side effects. cramping lower ext. tingling in fingers. insomnia.Bp out of control even when your taking your meds on time.

Related Reading: insomnia

Comment from: 35-44 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 26

taking this drug in conjunction with generic Toprol (metoprolol succinate) to control blood pressure to lower heart rate. it seems to have been effective at first to control resting blood pressure but now there seems the drug combination is not controlling as well as it once was. pcp considering changing drug or prescription strength for this condition

SLIDESHOW

How to Lower Blood Pressure: Exercise Tips See Slideshow
Comment from: 35-44 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 26

taking this drug in conjunction with generic Toprol (metoprolol succinate) to control blood pressure to lower heart rate. it seems to have been effective at first to control resting blood pressure but now there seems the drug combination is not controlling as well as it once was. pcp considering changing drug or prescription strength for this condition

Comment from: Goldieboy 55-64 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: April 05

I persisted with this drug for 3 years,through bouts of flue like symptoms and diarreah and it made not the slightest difference to my blood pressure which has always been 140/90.As soon as I stopped taking it the symptoms stopped.I take nothing now and blood pressure is still 140/90,the only ones unhappy are the CEOs of the drug companys.

Comment from: 35-44 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 26

taking this drug in conjunction with generic Toprol (metoprolol succinate) to control blood pressure to lower heart rate. it seems to have been effective at first to control resting blood pressure but now there seems the drug combination is not controlling as well as it once was. pcp considering changing drug or prescription strength for this condition

Comment from: Goldieboy 55-64 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: April 05

I persisted with this drug for 3 years,through bouts of flue like symptoms and diarreah and it made not the slightest difference to my blood pressure which has always been 140/90.As soon as I stopped taking it the symptoms stopped.I take nothing now and blood pressure is still 140/90,the only ones unhappy are the CEOs of the drug companys.

Comment from: doodeeann 55-64 Female 10 years or more Patient Published: January 23

HBP was the first of my "old age" conditions diagnosed. I have been taking it about 10 years. It seems to maintain a steady BP for me. If I have any side effects it would be occasional dizziness, and occasional diarrhea. These are tolerable compared to others. The concern I have with this brand is that there is no generic equivalent so it is the most expensive of my drugs; even with company paid insurance, my cost just went up another $25 per 90-day supply and I am considering changing drugs because of the cost.

Related Reading: dizziness | diarrhea

Comment from: 35-44 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 26

taking this drug in conjunction with generic Toprol (metoprolol succinate) to control blood pressure to lower heart rate. it seems to have been effective at first to control resting blood pressure but now there seems the drug combination is not controlling as well as it once was. pcp considering changing drug or prescription strength for this condition

Comment from: Goldieboy 55-64 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: April 05

I persisted with this drug for 3 years,through bouts of flue like symptoms and diarreah and it made not the slightest difference to my blood pressure which has always been 140/90.As soon as I stopped taking it the symptoms stopped.I take nothing now and blood pressure is still 140/90,the only ones unhappy are the CEOs of the drug companys.

Comment from: doodeeann 55-64 Female 10 years or more Patient Published: January 23

HBP was the first of my "old age" conditions diagnosed. I have been taking it about 10 years. It seems to maintain a steady BP for me. If I have any side effects it would be occasional dizziness, and occasional diarrhea. These are tolerable compared to others. The concern I have with this brand is that there is no generic equivalent so it is the most expensive of my drugs; even with company paid insurance, my cost just went up another $25 per 90-day supply and I am considering changing drugs because of the cost.

Related Reading: dizziness | diarrhea

Comment from: dog 75 or over Female less than 1 month Patient Published: December 06

just started

Comment from: 35-44 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 26

taking this drug in conjunction with generic Toprol (metoprolol succinate) to control blood pressure to lower heart rate. it seems to have been effective at first to control resting blood pressure but now there seems the drug combination is not controlling as well as it once was. pcp considering changing drug or prescription strength for this condition

Comment from: Goldieboy 55-64 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: April 05

I persisted with this drug for 3 years,through bouts of flue like symptoms and diarreah and it made not the slightest difference to my blood pressure which has always been 140/90.As soon as I stopped taking it the symptoms stopped.I take nothing now and blood pressure is still 140/90,the only ones unhappy are the CEOs of the drug companys.

Comment from: doodeeann 55-64 Female 10 years or more Patient Published: January 23

HBP was the first of my "old age" conditions diagnosed. I have been taking it about 10 years. It seems to maintain a steady BP for me. If I have any side effects it would be occasional dizziness, and occasional diarrhea. These are tolerable compared to others. The concern I have with this brand is that there is no generic equivalent so it is the most expensive of my drugs; even with company paid insurance, my cost just went up another $25 per 90-day supply and I am considering changing drugs because of the cost.

Related Reading: dizziness | diarrhea

Comment from: dog 75 or over Female less than 1 month Patient Published: December 06

just started

Comment from: 65-74 Male 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: October 17

concerned about ed

Comment from: 35-44 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 26

taking this drug in conjunction with generic Toprol (metoprolol succinate) to control blood pressure to lower heart rate. it seems to have been effective at first to control resting blood pressure but now there seems the drug combination is not controlling as well as it once was. pcp considering changing drug or prescription strength for this condition

Comment from: Goldieboy 55-64 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: April 05

I persisted with this drug for 3 years,through bouts of flue like symptoms and diarreah and it made not the slightest difference to my blood pressure which has always been 140/90.As soon as I stopped taking it the symptoms stopped.I take nothing now and blood pressure is still 140/90,the only ones unhappy are the CEOs of the drug companys.

Comment from: doodeeann 55-64 Female 10 years or more Patient Published: January 23

HBP was the first of my "old age" conditions diagnosed. I have been taking it about 10 years. It seems to maintain a steady BP for me. If I have any side effects it would be occasional dizziness, and occasional diarrhea. These are tolerable compared to others. The concern I have with this brand is that there is no generic equivalent so it is the most expensive of my drugs; even with company paid insurance, my cost just went up another $25 per 90-day supply and I am considering changing drugs because of the cost.

Related Reading: dizziness | diarrhea

Comment from: dog 75 or over Female less than 1 month Patient Published: December 06

just started

Comment from: 65-74 Male 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: October 17

concerned about ed

Comment from: concern 45-54 Male less than 1 month Caregiver Published: September 17

BEWARE OF THIS DRUG!!! My mother switch to Micardis last month by her doctor after she developed an allergy with Norvasc after 4 years.On September 02,2012 she had a major stroke due to a rupture vein in her brain.As of today September 17,2012,she still in ICU fighting for her life.

Related Reading: micardis | allergy | norvasc

Comment from: 35-44 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 26

taking this drug in conjunction with generic Toprol (metoprolol succinate) to control blood pressure to lower heart rate. it seems to have been effective at first to control resting blood pressure but now there seems the drug combination is not controlling as well as it once was. pcp considering changing drug or prescription strength for this condition

Comment from: Goldieboy 55-64 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: April 05

I persisted with this drug for 3 years,through bouts of flue like symptoms and diarreah and it made not the slightest difference to my blood pressure which has always been 140/90.As soon as I stopped taking it the symptoms stopped.I take nothing now and blood pressure is still 140/90,the only ones unhappy are the CEOs of the drug companys.

Comment from: doodeeann 55-64 Female 10 years or more Patient Published: January 23

HBP was the first of my "old age" conditions diagnosed. I have been taking it about 10 years. It seems to maintain a steady BP for me. If I have any side effects it would be occasional dizziness, and occasional diarrhea. These are tolerable compared to others. The concern I have with this brand is that there is no generic equivalent so it is the most expensive of my drugs; even with company paid insurance, my cost just went up another $25 per 90-day supply and I am considering changing drugs because of the cost.

Related Reading: dizziness | diarrhea

Comment from: dog 75 or over Female less than 1 month Patient Published: December 06

just started

Comment from: 65-74 Male 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: October 17

concerned about ed

Comment from: concern 45-54 Male less than 1 month Caregiver Published: September 17

BEWARE OF THIS DRUG!!! My mother switch to Micardis last month by her doctor after she developed an allergy with Norvasc after 4 years.On September 02,2012 she had a major stroke due to a rupture vein in her brain.As of today September 17,2012,she still in ICU fighting for her life.

Related Reading: micardis | allergy | norvasc

Comment from: [email protected] 35-44 Male 1 to less than 2 years Patient Published: August 27

Suicidal thoughts, blistering of the hands, extreme sudden onset rage, dehydration, depression, rash from head to toe (including scalp, armpits, anal region, groin area, hands, back, legs AND feet) as well as sleeplessness (insomnia)

Related Reading: depression | insomnia

Comment from: 35-44 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 26

taking this drug in conjunction with generic Toprol (metoprolol succinate) to control blood pressure to lower heart rate. it seems to have been effective at first to control resting blood pressure but now there seems the drug combination is not controlling as well as it once was. pcp considering changing drug or prescription strength for this condition

Comment from: Goldieboy 55-64 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: April 05

I persisted with this drug for 3 years,through bouts of flue like symptoms and diarreah and it made not the slightest difference to my blood pressure which has always been 140/90.As soon as I stopped taking it the symptoms stopped.I take nothing now and blood pressure is still 140/90,the only ones unhappy are the CEOs of the drug companys.

Comment from: doodeeann 55-64 Female 10 years or more Patient Published: January 23

HBP was the first of my "old age" conditions diagnosed. I have been taking it about 10 years. It seems to maintain a steady BP for me. If I have any side effects it would be occasional dizziness, and occasional diarrhea. These are tolerable compared to others. The concern I have with this brand is that there is no generic equivalent so it is the most expensive of my drugs; even with company paid insurance, my cost just went up another $25 per 90-day supply and I am considering changing drugs because of the cost.

Related Reading: dizziness | diarrhea

Comment from: dog 75 or over Female less than 1 month Patient Published: December 06

just started

Comment from: 65-74 Male 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: October 17

concerned about ed

Comment from: concern 45-54 Male less than 1 month Caregiver Published: September 17

BEWARE OF THIS DRUG!!! My mother switch to Micardis last month by her doctor after she developed an allergy with Norvasc after 4 years.On September 02,2012 she had a major stroke due to a rupture vein in her brain.As of today September 17,2012,she still in ICU fighting for her life.

Related Reading: micardis | allergy | norvasc

Comment from: [email protected] 35-44 Male 1 to less than 2 years Patient Published: August 27

Suicidal thoughts, blistering of the hands, extreme sudden onset rage, dehydration, depression, rash from head to toe (including scalp, armpits, anal region, groin area, hands, back, legs AND feet) as well as sleeplessness (insomnia)

Related Reading: depression | insomnia

Comment from: 55-64 Female 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: June 14

This drug is too expensive!

Comment from: 35-44 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 26

taking this drug in conjunction with generic Toprol (metoprolol succinate) to control blood pressure to lower heart rate. it seems to have been effective at first to control resting blood pressure but now there seems the drug combination is not controlling as well as it once was. pcp considering changing drug or prescription strength for this condition

Comment from: Goldieboy 55-64 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: April 05

I persisted with this drug for 3 years,through bouts of flue like symptoms and diarreah and it made not the slightest difference to my blood pressure which has always been 140/90.As soon as I stopped taking it the symptoms stopped.I take nothing now and blood pressure is still 140/90,the only ones unhappy are the CEOs of the drug companys.

Comment from: doodeeann 55-64 Female 10 years or more Patient Published: January 23

HBP was the first of my "old age" conditions diagnosed. I have been taking it about 10 years. It seems to maintain a steady BP for me. If I have any side effects it would be occasional dizziness, and occasional diarrhea. These are tolerable compared to others. The concern I have with this brand is that there is no generic equivalent so it is the most expensive of my drugs; even with company paid insurance, my cost just went up another $25 per 90-day supply and I am considering changing drugs because of the cost.

Related Reading: dizziness | diarrhea

Comment from: dog 75 or over Female less than 1 month Patient Published: December 06

just started

Comment from: 65-74 Male 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: October 17

concerned about ed

Comment from: concern 45-54 Male less than 1 month Caregiver Published: September 17

BEWARE OF THIS DRUG!!! My mother switch to Micardis last month by her doctor after she developed an allergy with Norvasc after 4 years.On September 02,2012 she had a major stroke due to a rupture vein in her brain.As of today September 17,2012,she still in ICU fighting for her life.

Related Reading: micardis | allergy | norvasc

Comment from: [email protected] 35-44 Male 1 to less than 2 years Patient Published: August 27

Suicidal thoughts, blistering of the hands, extreme sudden onset rage, dehydration, depression, rash from head to toe (including scalp, armpits, anal region, groin area, hands, back, legs AND feet) as well as sleeplessness (insomnia)

Related Reading: depression | insomnia

Comment from: 55-64 Female 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: June 14

This drug is too expensive!

Comment from: Suzie 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: June 12

Had a chronic cough and gained lots of weight.

Related Reading: chronic cough

Comment from: 35-44 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: January 26

taking this drug in conjunction with generic Toprol (metoprolol succinate) to control blood pressure to lower heart rate. it seems to have been effective at first to control resting blood pressure but now there seems the drug combination is not controlling as well as it once was. pcp considering changing drug or prescription strength for this condition

Comment from: Goldieboy 55-64 Male 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: April 05

I persisted with this drug for 3 years,through bouts of flue like symptoms and diarreah and it made not the slightest difference to my blood pressure which has always been 140/90.As soon as I stopped taking it the symptoms stopped.I take nothing now and blood pressure is still 140/90,the only ones unhappy are the CEOs of the drug companys.

Comment from: doodeeann 55-64 Female 10 years or more Patient Published: January 23

HBP was the first of my "old age" conditions diagnosed. I have been taking it about 10 years. It seems to maintain a steady BP for me. If I have any side effects it would be occasional dizziness, and occasional diarrhea. These are tolerable compared to others. The concern I have with this brand is that there is no generic equivalent so it is the most expensive of my drugs; even with company paid insurance, my cost just went up another $25 per 90-day supply and I am considering changing drugs because of the cost.

Related Reading: dizziness | diarrhea

Comment from: dog 75 or over Female less than 1 month Patient Published: December 06

just started

Comment from: 65-74 Male 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: October 17

concerned about ed

Comment from: concern 45-54 Male less than 1 month Caregiver Published: September 17

BEWARE OF THIS DRUG!!! My mother switch to Micardis last month by her doctor after she developed an allergy with Norvasc after 4 years.On September 02,2012 she had a major stroke due to a rupture vein in her brain.As of today September 17,2012,she still in ICU fighting for her life.

Related Reading: micardis | allergy | norvasc

Comment from: [email protected] 35-44 Male 1 to less than 2 years Patient Published: August 27

Suicidal thoughts, blistering of the hands, extreme sudden onset rage, dehydration, depression, rash from head to toe (including scalp, armpits, anal region, groin area, hands, back, legs AND feet) as well as sleeplessness (insomnia)

Related Reading: depression | insomnia

Comment from: 55-64 Female 6 months to less than 1 year Patient Published: June 14

This drug is too expensive!

Comment from: Suzie 45-54 Female 2 to less than 5 years Patient Published: June 12

Had a chronic cough and gained lots of weight.

Related Reading: chronic cough

Comment from: lsb 55-64 Female 1 to less than 2 years Patient Published: April 24

I've been on this medication for over a year. Side effects include lower back ache, hair loss, and it makes me dizzy. It does not control BP. Just took it and it is 157/98. Currently have no health insurance and it is expensive. Been on many other medications with same results.

Related Reading: hair loss

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Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP