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Reviewer: Milk Carton, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months
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I went in to the doctor for the first time in over 20 years for a physical. Instantly after checking my blood pressure they put me on an EKG. 165/95. Heart checked out. Matter of fact all of my blood tests came back higher than average. They prescribed Valsartan. Within a week of taking it it changed my life. Sleep through the night, stopped snoring and my stress levels are 50% of what they used t
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Reviewer: ShipMate, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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After taking two months of this drug, I begain having pain on the left side of my body. Before taking the next next pill, my heart gave me a hard shock and I lost my breath. Then I could not move and I was paralyzed. After ten minutes or so I was able to move. Sort help and was told to discontinue this medication.
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Reviewer: BJD, 55-64 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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doc first put me on Hawthorne and beet root powder which helped some but BP numbers were still too high most of the time. He then put me on Lisinopril which caused chronic low level coughing. He switched me to Valsartin and so far after 6 months now no problems and no coughing. IMO valsartin is a great drug. I wish the beet root and Hawthorne would have worked as i would rather not be on a drug
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Reviewer: julhers598, 65-74 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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After taking this medication for a while, I developed no control over my bladder or bowels. I had to get up at least 10 times per night. I have been off of it for a couple months now and still having the same effects although less often. I do not recommend it.
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Generally good outcomes although I am concerned about weight gain.
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