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Reviewer: Sugarjetwzzwqq, 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I have been on Telmisartan for several months. It has not lowered by blood pressure. In fact, my diastolic reading has increased. My pressure reduces to normal or below 120/80 when I exercise and my heart rate is higher. Otherwise, its high when my heart rate is normal. The only response I got from the Cardiologist is "You are not normal." Thanks.
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Reviewer: birdlady, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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I have been on this med for 5 weeks along with my other Bd Pr med. and I take my old med in the morning it works, I take the new med at night and it does not keep my Bd Pr down. Also experiencing muscle aches and pain and developed a heel spur. It messes with my mind and causes depression.
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Reviewer: Donna, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Blood pressure is still high
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Reviewer: 75 or over on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I take it, in addition to my Diltiazem, which is also for BP. In combination, it has lowered my BP.v
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Reviewer: Bunny, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Switched from Lisinopril due to horrible dry cough. Both meds control pressure well, but side effects are terrible. Extreme fatigue, body aches and pains, sleepiness, foggy thinking, blurred vision, headaches, backaches, sinusitis, congestion, dizziness, feeling unwell. And dry cough returning!
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