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Reviewer: ShonnaNa, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)
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Dr had me on multiple meds from Ace Inhibirors to Calcium Channel etc. Nothing worked. Finally, put on Maxide and BP returned to normal within 3 weeks. Has been controlled with no perceptible side-effects for 8 years. I recommend this drug over any other. Also controls swelling. PS: It is generic, so some Dr's try to get you to take specific other ones, if you know what I mean.
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Reviewer: Karen, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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My doctor prescribed this for me even though I had had an allergic reaction previously to sulfa drugs (one of the warnings). When I pointed this out to him he said reactions to this drug were rare. Now after almost 2 years I am suddenly getting a red rash with burning and itching on my neck, arms, and legs (a known side effect) so I am not going to take it any more. My doctor already had prescr
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Reviewer: liz43213, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)
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only problem i hate is having to go to the bathroom at least 8 to 10 times a day
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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i HAD TO STOP TAKING. ABOUT 3 HOURS AFTER FIRST DOSE, BEGAN HAVING CHILLS AND SPASMS IN MY LOWER BACK AND CRAMPS IN MY LEGS. tHIS CONTINUED FOR ABOUT 3-4HOURS. wENT TO THE ER FOR BENEDRIL INJECTION TO STOP REACTION. I ALSO NEVER URINATED FOR ABOUT 6 HOURS. HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD CHILLS AND CRAMPS? AND DO THEY GO AWAY WITH CONTINUED USE?
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Reviewer: allenronda, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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