User Reviews for Diovan oral

I was on Valsartan (Diovan) 80 mg twice a day for about 3 months. I developed joint pain after taking for 2 months. Lost motivation, tired all the time no interest. If I sat too long or laid down, would experience pain in my lower back and joints. I am no longer on this pill, experienced severe allergy - swelling of my throat and nose area. In the hospital for 2 days. Don't know what caused it, but was taken off the Diovan and put on Norvasc. Other than that my blood pressure was low. Unfortunately all BP pills have side affects, although I am hearing that Diovan (Valsartan) has many more. Read More Read Less

i was taking diovan 80 for many years but 1 year before my blood pressure increased little bit and i started taking diovan 160, now my blood oressure is well under control, now can i shift agian to diovan 80. pls advice

took this because of allergis reactions to the last 2 BP meds took for 1 week severe rash and itching blurred vission slight dizziness at times Bp would good from 119/ 79 for a few hours to all over from 159/ 89 to 179/ 119 could not be a worse drug for me.

Have only used for about 2 weeks but so far it works well. Was changed from 100MG Losartan to 320 MG Valsartan. Also take Diltiazem. No side effects that I notice and is working far better so far than Losartan. Did have a few mild side effect with Losartan such as stomach pain but not with this.

Been using this medication for years. Love it. Lost weight, no dizziness. no swelling. No problems. I feel like my life is back on track.

I had wondered why my hair was falling out, chronic back pain and general lethargy. Just had blood work done yesterday for my yearly physical and I am in stage 4 kidney failure and my liver is in horrible shape. I would NEVER have taken this drug had I known what was going to happen. My doctor immediately took me off of this medicine. Who knows what the future of my kidneys and liver are now???

I take 160 mg twice a day. It took a few months to get the dosage right, but it works well, at this dosage. I also take HYDROCHLOROT 12.5mg once a day. since I matabalize medication quicker than the 12 hour time release is suppose to last, I need the Hydrochlorot mid day to avoid any high spikes from occurring before time for my next dosage. The medication seams to take a while to get blood pressure levels stabilized in my system and I have to make sure I do not miss a dosage. Before my Doctor found the right dosage and combination, my pressure would suddenly spike into the 200 and 300 range! Read More Read Less

61 yo. male. BP was between 135-150/85+ Doc ordered Diovan 80mg. I cut em in half. BP now stays under 120/70 constantly. ALL of my headaches disappeared. I study Martial Arts. NO side effects as i can see. I feel great. It just costs so much. 9 months now.

Took this for years, worked great. Now can't afford it, the generic is over $100 so can't take that. No luck so far finding a replacement. HP is back.

Have taken this for years with no problems. It was recommended to me by a pharmacist friend after encountering issues with other blood pressure medications. Was recently switched to Valsartan (generic)and began to experience random dizzy spells. Am concerned that the timed release isn't working and noticed after research the generic manufacturer has had problems in their plant located in India. Am going back to Diovan, it is a bit pricier but can't have random dizzy spells.

I have had very good results from Diovan. Now my drug company has switched me to a generic and my blood is rising again. Have to go through all the work of finding another one that works. W hat can we do about the insurance companies? Not a thing!

I have been on Diovan 80 mg for 15 years. It has controlled my BP and I will continue to use it. My biggest problem is the cost. Is valsartin a generic equivalent? I dont know of side effects. I am 69 year old male and have attributed weight gain and joint pain to age related problems.

I have been taking several different BP medicines and none seem to keep the BP down. They work for a few days and then it goes up again. I started Diovan about 9 months ago and it seem to work. This is the only medication that keeps my BP under control with no side effects.

panic attacks cloudy thinking tingling in arms and insomnia and poor breathing

I had tried several different types of BP medication (time to time with my Doctor's recommendation to save money) with no long lasting results. Some even made my BP higher! Diovan is the only medication that keeps my BP under control with no side effects.

The only problem is that I have severe joint pain. I wonder if it is as a result of me taking this drug.

blood pressure control has been good. price is high (400.00 for 90 pills, 320 mg) now order genetic from Canada pharmacy for $90.00 for 100 pills.

The treatment for blood pressure was effective, but I contracted lung cancer after years of taking Diovan. Please warn patients of high risk of lung cancer

Wonderful drug for my HBP. ALSO CALMS TREMORS IN MY HANDS,JAW,FACE!!!I notice a big difference when I run out of the medication. BUT .....VERY EXPENSIVE!! In "donut hole" $400./90 days! S