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    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    8/1/2019 1:59:09 PM

    Reviewer: 35-44 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 2

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    Taken this medication twice and I dont like it at all. It Causes light-headedness and rapid heart beat and makes you feel like I just ran up stairs even though I had not done anything. Stopping immediately.

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    6/11/2019 10:35:55 AM

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

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    Chlorthalidone sent me to the hospital after 3 days with extreme rapid heart rate upon just walking normally. It worked a bit to lower my blood pressure but anything that messes with the rhythm of my heart is a no go. If you take it, please look out for an elevated heart rate. I got blood work done and everything was in range but for some reason this medication messes with my heart rate which suck ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    4/7/2019 7:59:31 AM

    Reviewer: Kelly , 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    Ive only been on it for like a week but my BP has never been better... But the frequent urination might drive me to my breaking point! Otherwise, im fine.

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    8/15/2018 6:46:38 PM

    Reviewer: Carmela7, 35-44 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 2

    Comment:
    The medicine was great for lowering my pressure; however the chest pain I get from it sent me to the hospital several times. I had to stop using the medicine. My chest was tight and heavy. The feeling is a very uncomfortable one. I also have face numbness on my left second whenever I take this medicine. I�m sure it works for others, but for me, the side effects are enough ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: High Blood Pressure
    6/14/2018 10:29:24 PM

    Reviewer: chris, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 3

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    took for 30 days. blood pressure is perfect but side effects getting worse and had to stop taking it. i would run out of breath and have pain in whole upper chest area like asmha but the worst was the first half of the day i could not kneel down and stand up , i would almost pass out.also slight diariaha / would not rec this drug ever

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