Reviewer: Dana, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month

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Do not take this drug! I switched from 25mg of HCTZ because I got a positive ANA test and was having joint pain and swelling but this drug has side effects that are way worse and I only took it for 5 days. I almost went to the ER...dehydration, muscle aches and pains, dizziness that I almost fell over, no muscle strength, heart palpitations and BP readings of 150/110 down to 120/83 (makes no sense ... Show Full Comment

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Do not take this drug! I switched from 25mg of HCTZ because I got a positive ANA test and was having joint pain and swelling but this drug has side effects that are way worse and I only took it for 5 days. I almost went to the ER...dehydration, muscle aches and pains, dizziness that I almost fell over, no muscle strength, heart palpitations and BP readings of 150/110 down to 120/83 (makes no sense at all). I chugged half a gallon of OJ, drank Pickle juice, ate 3 bananas and drank 2 Gatorades. I still don't feel right! Thankfully I am going to my Dr tomorrow which is what kept me out of the ER. Don't try this drug! Try to lower your BP yourself. Once you start, it's almost impossible to get off them. Look into a Whole Foods Plant Based Diet! Stop eating all animal meat and dairy. You will save yourself from this hell of constant meds and their side effects.
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am a 43 year old, overweight woman. I have been on Losartan 100mg for 4 years, with dietary adjustments, but my BP still averages 130/90. My NP and I discussed complimenting Losartan with a daily 25mg dose of Chlorthalidone. I was prepared with potassium water, supplements, and Propel. This would be added to my already daily gallon of water intake. I took six doses of this medication. F ... Show Full Comment

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I am a 43 year old, overweight woman. I have been on Losartan 100mg for 4 years, with dietary adjustments, but my BP still averages 130/90. My NP and I discussed complimenting Losartan with a daily 25mg dose of Chlorthalidone. I was prepared with potassium water, supplements, and Propel. This would be added to my already daily gallon of water intake. I took six doses of this medication. Four days in I began getting what I initially thought was a sinus headache, i.e. pressure on my face. Over the next two days, this progressed to: -Intense pressure pushing into and around my eyes. -Trouble focusing my left eye -Loss of appetite. -Mild vertigo. -Anxiety and flushes of dread. -Numbness and tingling sensation over my face. -Fatigue -Muscle pain and cramping along the back of my neck. I contacted my NP, and was told to stop the medication. After being off the medication for 3 days I was still dealing with the headache and episodes of mild vertigo mixed with anxiety. After 5 days off the medication I was having mild headaches and mild face pressure. I have read the full expulsion of the drug can take up to 120 hours. This is grueling. I found out that over a week off the medication my potassium was at a 2.8 (low end of range is 3.5). It took me over 10 calendar days to get my body back in line after taking this medication. Everyone experiences medication side effects differently. Please be cautious with this medication, and be prepared to get off it - with your doctor's guidance - at the first sign of issues.
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Reviewer: Justemme1 , 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was taking Amlodipine for several years . And finally thank god I questioned my doctor about swelling in my feet and ankles. She suggested I try this I have been taking the 50mg for about a month. I Read all the reviews and almost didnâ??t take it . But I had also had abdominal surgery and was retaining fluid so my surgeon also thought it might help with that issue. I Started by settin ... Show Full Comment

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I was taking Amlodipine for several years . And finally thank god I questioned my doctor about swelling in my feet and ankles. She suggested I try this I have been taking the 50mg for about a month. I Read all the reviews and almost didnâ??t take it . But I had also had abdominal surgery and was retaining fluid so my surgeon also thought it might help with that issue. I Started by setting my alarm for an hour before I normally get up and kept it by my bed so I could take it and lay there for another hour just Incase . I have not any issue with dizziness or being lightheaded. After the second day I started seeing my legs , ankles and feet shrink and even my hands . As an added benefit I have had less fluid building up at my surgery site also. I did add a potassium supplement to my daily vitamins . And while I donâ??t drink a lot of extra fluid I make sure to get my 64 ounces a day in. I also did not have any issues with having to go to the bathroom a lot . My blood pressure has been in 118/74 to 126/78 range roughly which is good. So if your having fluid issues with your blood pressure medicine but nervous to try this one . I would give it a shot .
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Reviewer: MyaMia, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I haven't been on this medication long and at my 2 month checkup saw my BP decrease from 160/81 to 122/71. Both myself and my physician are pleased with these results. With God's help and additional weight loss, I pray to end this medication before year's end. Side effects experienced are dizziness, dry mouth and excessive sweating. I drank alot of water before taking this medication a ... Show Full Comment

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I haven't been on this medication long and at my 2 month checkup saw my BP decrease from 160/81 to 122/71. Both myself and my physician are pleased with these results. With God's help and additional weight loss, I pray to end this medication before year's end. Side effects experienced are dizziness, dry mouth and excessive sweating. I drank alot of water before taking this medication and have increased my water intake since. Although I take it after breakfast, I wake 2-3 times per night to urinate.
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Reviewer: Donna P, 75 or over on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I started taking Chlorthalidone about 10 years ago. I had bad reactions to many high blood pressure meds. After PCP's trying one drug to counteract another one and they were ready to give me a third med to counteract one that made me swell, I went to a cardiologist and asked for help with treating my meds even though I had no heart problems. I decided that if I didn't want racing heart bea ... Show Full Comment

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I started taking Chlorthalidone about 10 years ago. I had bad reactions to many high blood pressure meds. After PCP's trying one drug to counteract another one and they were ready to give me a third med to counteract one that made me swell, I went to a cardiologist and asked for help with treating my meds even though I had no heart problems. I decided that if I didn't want racing heart beats, low beats or swelling from taking meds, that a cardiologist would be the only one with the best knowledge on what to prescribe. That was the turning point in getting a one pill treatment that works. I take a 25mg. tablet once a day. This and a statin are the only meds that I need to take. I am 76 yrs. old and am thankful for this med.
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