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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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