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Reviewer: aries50, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I was on Benicar and was happy with it. My co pay was $35 a month until the generic came out and dropped it to $10. Unfortunately I had to change medications when my insurance changed and my copay on the generic skyrocketed to $60 a month. The Valsartan works but not as well.
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Reviewer: Jeannie, 75 or over Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)
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After trying numerous BP meds I have found Valsartin HCTZ 320/12.5 to work for me without causing ankle swelling. I have been using it for at least 10 years, and I am well-satisfied.
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Reviewer: waterbug, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Have been taking blood pressure medication for many years. Valsartan is by far the most effective medication I have ever taken to date. I have no side effects other than it works and works better than any other I've been on. Consistently all day every day 120's over 60's has me very happy.
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Reviewer: 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Was on Valsartan for 6 months, for high blood pressure. This has to be one of the most dangerous drugs out there. I experienced achs and pains everywhere, especially in my back and hips. I have been a weight lifer and exercise nut my whole life, but this drug made my legs so weak that I could not get up out of a chair without help. When I walked I shuffled my feet (unable to lift my legs as I wa
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Reviewer: Rodnick, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)
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I'm 54 and my first time taking B/P med valsartan 40 mg, my B/P fluctuate, having serious head aches joint pains. my Dr. change it to Ramipril where my headaches and joint pains are diminishing slowly.I would not recommend it
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