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    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    1/21/2018 5:54:33 PM

    Reviewer: 65-74 Female (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    I have been experiencing insomnia since on Vasotec. Has anyone experienced this as a side effect.

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    9/11/2015 8:39:54 AM

    Reviewer: Cheeto, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    Just started taking it a week ago, my Dr. switched it out with innefective BP meds. Two hrs after taking it, I felt like I had the flu...teeth chattering, bones/muscle aches. Weak legs, which is already an issue because I need a hip replaced. Not too pleased and a bit scared.

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    7/4/2014 12:12:06 AM

    Reviewer: mans, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I been using is for 20 years it is the best no side affect other drugs failed.

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    10/20/2012 4:35:28 PM

    Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    within an hour of taking the genaric of this drug i have the sensation that i have walked near a public pool that uses chlorine and this chlorine lasts until it is almost time for the next dose. it is very annoying to have this constant smell but i do feel that my bp is lower have taken this drug for 3 days now (5mg once daily). i take this pill around 5pm every evening it does make me tired and i ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    5/23/2012 4:39:36 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    first week had a real "metallic" taste, then that went away, has lowered blood pressure, but I do experience lightheadedness or dizziness if I stand too quickly, especially from a squatting position.

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