Reviewer: steven p, 55-64 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Part of the original study group been taking it since before it was available to public 1990's. Doctor offset most of the side effects with a beta blocker. Only lasts 24hr in system - I get only 22hr effect. Short term side effects can be severe - pushed thu to the long tern ones - much better - after almost 30 yrs I now need a diuretic to stop fluid build up as my body ages - 63 trying to m ... Show Full Comment

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Part of the original study group been taking it since before it was available to public 1990's. Doctor offset most of the side effects with a beta blocker. Only lasts 24hr in system - I get only 22hr effect. Short term side effects can be severe - pushed thu to the long tern ones - much better - after almost 30 yrs I now need a diuretic to stop fluid build up as my body ages - 63 trying to make it to 80 - so far so good - BP has not slowed me down. Why do I feel good when it's high and bad when it's good?
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Reviewer: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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It has helped reduce my BP from 150/100 to 130/95 but the cough that I developed has been brutal. It keeps me up most nights and I cough at times until I throw-up. Which I worry about when then my BP will spike from the cough and throwing up. Waiting for results of blood to determine if I should switch. Have also seem to develop some low sodium level symptoms but that could be non-related. Outside ... Show Full Comment

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It has helped reduce my BP from 150/100 to 130/95 but the cough that I developed has been brutal. It keeps me up most nights and I cough at times until I throw-up. Which I worry about when then my BP will spike from the cough and throwing up. Waiting for results of blood to determine if I should switch. Have also seem to develop some low sodium level symptoms but that could be non-related. Outside the cough I would say I do like the benefits.
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Reviewer: Upsetting , 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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After 2 weeks of 20mg dr added another due to side effects jittery and anxiety. Now, i have lower abdominal pains and constipation.

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After 2 weeks of 20mg dr added another due to side effects jittery and anxiety. Now, i have lower abdominal pains and constipation.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Lowered my blood pressure, but I developed a severe cough. Cough stopped when I discontinued the meds.

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Lowered my blood pressure, but I developed a severe cough. Cough stopped when I discontinued the meds.
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Reviewer: Ronb0116, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have been taking this for about one month. My blood pressure has dropped from 139/88 to115/70. No side effects on 5mg so far

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I have been taking this for about one month. My blood pressure has dropped from 139/88 to115/70. No side effects on 5mg so far
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