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Reviewer: Travelasia Ladybug, 55-64 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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Just a few side effects like dryness of throat, mucus formation in the morning when I wake up resulting in my difficulty to swallow. Yet, manageable and my blood pressure has been normal the past 4 years I've been taking 2mg. Before that I was taking only 1mg.
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Reviewer: grandpa, 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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After 2 days of use I suffered for a severe anaphylactic shock and prominent swelling of toungue and Throat. Sorry to bring up such bad news about this medication but a danger for me.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Have been using 2mg for at least 2 years, worked fine, new dr. wanted my blood pressure lower, switched me to 4 mg. Side effects, include dizziness, nausea, tiredness . This is right after i take it, i still feel that my legs are heavy weighted sometimes...and there is itchiness sometimes....
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Reviewer: Peter, 35-44 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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I've had high blood pressure since 15 years old, I'm now 42. During that time I struggled with side effects. Seems like every new drug I would take had horrendous side effects. I was exasperated, and my doctors hated me always asking to try new drugs. One day a pharmacist I know suggested I try Mavik. This drug is great! I have no side effects, I feel great and I no longer dread taking my
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Reviewer: thebalans, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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severe side effects for 1 year of using medication: cough (dry, persistent) difficulty swallowing or breathing; unusual hoarseness After I stopped taking Mavik, everything was OK.
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