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Reviewer: Alex, 65-74 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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GP prescribed this in place of Losartan when that became unavailable. It has kept my bp down but makes me dizzy and tired. I have fallen twice and been unable to get up without help.
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Reviewer: Stel, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I started taking 40mg 1x per day and immediately lowered my BP 6 months ago Dr suggested I take 20 mg and I feel wonderful my BP is that of a teenager again and i my 45 =yo
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Reviewer: Anne, 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Just started, but the pills have a sweet taste. I've never tasted a bp pill that taste sweet. Anyone else had this taste with theirs?
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Reviewer: Frogz, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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My BP was running 160/98 and on 40mg once a day Talmisartan -it is now 120/70. -no side affects and I feel great. I am a 71 year old woman.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female (Patient)
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I am tired, short winded, legs, back and stomach pains.
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