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Reviewer: LB, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Within one month of starting irbesartan, my hair started falling out and continued to do so until I stopped taking it and went back to my brand name drug. Upon stopping irbesartan, my hair grew back in.
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Reviewer: susangg, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was taking 150 mg and it was increased by 75 mg to 225 and I think my hair is falling out! Anyone else have such a problem!!!
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Reviewer: HMH, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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Quickly brought BP down, have cut pill into three and BP is 125/80,I am 71. HOWEVER,I am having severe discomfort with burning sensations in arms and chest,weird feelings,like skin on fire,have lost lots of energy. Am meeting with the Specialist to discuss,maybe I can go off meds totally?? Three Months on.
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Reviewer: kiki, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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have insomnia, body aches, fatigue, nightmares
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Reviewer: TROUBLE, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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THIS MAKES MY THROAT FELL LOCKED UP AT WHEN I TRY SWALLOW BEEN ON IT TWO WEEKS SO FAR
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