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Reviewer: Fordgal85, 25-34 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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I was given this medication to try after being on methyldopa to lower my blood pressure. I only took one dose and had a severe reaction. I took it at bedtime and did not sleep well. When I woke up I had a severe headache,my blood pressure went up to 155/106 and my heart rate went up to 120 just standing. In addition I had hot flashes and facial flushing. Called my doctor about this and he told me
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Reviewer: Mrs Jay, 45-54 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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My blood pressure dropped from 188/109 to 95/66 I normally take the medication before bed. I am in so much pain today, I have developed heartburn, it is horrible and wakes me up from sleep, I felt lethargic, hot, and started having random episodes of chest pains.
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Reviewer: LYNN, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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Got every side effect legs and feet swelling neck pain chest pain vision Dr still wants me to take it will not the side effects are to much
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Reviewer: 65-74 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Bad headache throwing up
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Reviewer: male 56, 55-64 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I've been on BP meds since 2005 none of them have brought my BP down. Was out of town my BP was a steady 170/100. Went to a dr. out of town and he prescribe me nifedipine. WOW 30 mg a day 135/80 if I take 60 mg a day I get 117/71 reading. Little bit of a headache but I'll deal with it. Finally my BP is controllable. Perhaps I'll find a cure for the headaches.
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