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Reviewer: Hydralazine , 45-54 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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This BP medicine needs to be pulled off the market. Was prescribed this medication two weeks ago, my BP spiked on Monday to 194/117...headache, foggy brain, rapid heart rate and feeling of panic were the symptoms I received. Of course I was rushed to the ER spend two days in hospital trying to get my BP down...leaving today at 128/81 with Metoprolol and Amlodipine and Cloimodine as needed...That d
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Reviewer: Sanny, 55-64 on Treatment for less than 1 month
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My BP has been tettering around 147/80s and my dr put me on 100mg. I only took 1 pill and my heart started racing like I just ran a marathon, and I’m here with this severe Headache. Never again.
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Reviewer: Bill H., 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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As long as I take it consistently, this medication brings my blood pressure down to acceptable levels. I don't care for having to take it 3 times a day, but it's better than having high blood pressure. The side effects are minimal. Better than amlodipine which was horrible.
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Reviewer: Cindygr, 65-74 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I developed SEVERE hypertension during night while sleeping. Had bp's 180-210/90-112. During day bp was 110/60. I thought I would stroke out every night for 2 months. Different meds were tried during this 2 months. Hydralazine saved my life by reducing my dangerous bp every nite. Supposed cause was onset of sleep apnea. Took this med at night until the greatest ARB fully kicked in. On Candesar
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Reviewer: FL Heat, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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sometimes 118, 124. mostly 145ish better than 155, 165 says Dr
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