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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)
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I gave my husband, who is a stroke victim, this medication for about 2 months. His face, neck, shoulders and upper chest turned red. He seemed really dizzy and he was very constipated. Laxatives did not help the constipation. I stopped this medication, no more constipation and he seems to be feeling much better but the redness has not gone away. I got a new medication for him, just started to
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Reviewer: Joan, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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This medication works but I developed muscle and joint pains in both shoulders and neck area. More sever in the left shoulder.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I thought this drug was a problem for me, now i think the problem was with another drug taken at the same time. I have stoped taking that drug and now I am doing very well.
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Reviewer: kelrey, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I use it for blood pressure.
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Reviewer: Vic F, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Used along with Benicar to control my Blood Pressure.
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