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Diovan for blood pressure
Posted on 8/11/15 at 10:45 am
Posted on 8/11/15 at 10:45 am
Does anyone here take this for BP? Doc prescribed this and wondering how well it works?
im 42 years old 6' 4" 220 lbs
im 42 years old 6' 4" 220 lbs
This post was edited on 8/11/15 at 11:04 am
Posted on 8/11/15 at 10:48 am to Tic44
All meds have side effects bro. Even Tylenol
Posted on 8/11/15 at 10:56 am to Tic44
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Common side effects of Diovan may include headache, dizziness, tiredness, flu symptoms, upper respiratory infection, cough, diarrhea, runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, sinusitis, nausea, stomach pain, sore throat, swelling, blurred vision, itching or skin rash, back pain, and joint pain. Serious side effects include chest pain, syncope, palpitations, short of breath, anorexia, vomiting, and angioedema.
Diovan
Posted on 8/11/15 at 10:57 am to Tic44
I took it years ago. Never had a problem with it other than it being new at the time and expensive. Now, I eat right and exercise and have no need for BP meds.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 10:59 am to tigerdup07
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what are you experiencing?
nothing. I just got prescribed today.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 11:00 am to Tic44
Diovan HCT...Valsartan.....lowest dosage though
Just stopped taking mine after dropping 25 lbs and pressure hit 70/113.
Made me piss like a race horse. Have to watch dehydration.
Just stopped taking mine after dropping 25 lbs and pressure hit 70/113.
Made me piss like a race horse. Have to watch dehydration.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 11:03 am to CharlesLSU
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Made me piss like a race horse
ive heard this from two other co workers on this.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 11:07 am to CharlesLSU
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Made me piss like a race horse. Have to watch dehydration.
That's the HTC part...
Mine (Ziac and Hyzaar) do the same thing. The more salty food I eat, the more I have to go. I do love my salted dry roast peanuts, though. And popcorn.

Posted on 8/11/15 at 11:12 am to SSpaniel
Yes, the hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that is intended to make you piss to reduce fluid volume. The diovan is an ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker). Typically the side-effects from ARBs are very mild (headache, tiredness) and dissipate with continued use.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 11:50 am to Tic44
I am on Diovan, 6-6" , 280 lbs. Key for me is consistency, if I take like I am supposed to I do really well on it. If I forget to take it for a couple days then when I start back I have tiredness until I get regulated again. My 2-cents worth.
Posted on 8/11/15 at 11:51 am to Tic44
naw
but the stuff the VA gave me, gave me a headache....
so I started looking into alternative remedies.
no now, no more headache
good luck on your quest
but the stuff the VA gave me, gave me a headache....
so I started looking into alternative remedies.
no now, no more headache
good luck on your quest
Posted on 8/11/15 at 11:53 am to Tic44
It lowers my blood pressure BAW!
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