User Reviews for Diovan oral

I take Diovan 160/12.5 in the morning and 80 in the evening. My diastolic has lowered somewhat but the systolic remain high. I am asking for an alternative to try.

Easy to swallow; no noticeable side effects.

needed to reduce starting dosage

Update on discontinuance of Diovan 40 mg. 12.5 mg HCTZ. I first posted about fibromyalgia symptoms resolved. A new and more long term symptom is resolving also. I would describe it simply as tennis elbow in both elbows. Elbows would become sore and inflamed with use especially my right elbow (I am right handed). This was actually the first symptom to appear. I didn't make the connection until it went away after stopping the meds.

have used this for 5 years and have noticed gradual and then sudden weight gain, as well as muscle spasms in toes and aches in calves. the doctor laughed at my concerns but upon my own research, I have found these to be symptoms. I have stopped taking it and working on monitoring my own pressure daily. my BP has been great!

Thank God for these reviews. History, 5 bypasses twice in 1998 and 2000. Multiple stents since then. I have always been vert susceptible to side effects of all medications Been on lisinipril for years and had the cough everyone knows about, it kept my BP at a consistent 95/55. My pharmacy had filled my scrip with a different generic that didn't work well, I mentioned it to my Dr who recommended Diovan to alleviate the cough and add some benefits. Took it for about 6 weeks and had gradually increasing multiple symptoms I didn't even realize that were associated until reading online. Eyes twitching, pain in feet and ankles, runny nose, suddenly very cold nose/hands/feet, weakness (that gradually got worse and worse, and more. Then the worst part came. Instant severe tiredness and palpitations that made me feel like my heart was stopping. My blood pressure shot up especially the diastolic (lower number). Called the dr who wanted me to monitor my BP during episodes and keep diovan but I said screw that. I had some of the good lisinipril left, I changed immediately. The most intense side effects disappeared right away although they repeated on and off for days even prompting me to go to the ER. They had NO ANSWERS which ticks me off now since I had found all of the answers here. If you stop taking it expect the side effects to last for a lengthy period. As I write this it has been 9 days and the effects linger although diminished. Frankly I am feeling better in the last 20 minutes having read through this thread. Yes, I understand anxiety can exacerbate the issue...and it had.Read More Read Less

This med almost killed me. On the second night I took it, I woke up dizzy, room was tilting, could not walk, had to crawl to bathroom, diarrhea and vomiting, ended up in emergency room, was sent home still reeling. Had to crawl to get around for another day or so, blurred vision for days. It caused me to have a stroke is what I think. I would not take this drug, since then I have talked to several people who had a bad reaction similar to mine.

I began taking Diovan 40mg 12.5 mg. hctz about 18 months ago. It controlled my bp well and seemed to have few side effects. About 6 months ago I began having bouts of all over joint pain usually for short intervals. EVERY joint in my body would ache. Three weeks ago the pain became non stop and the intensity was unbearable. I was tested for RA and Lupus, negative result. My internist informally diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and recommend a rheumatologist if pain did not improve. At my regular cardio appt. I described my symptoms to him, he immediately took me off the drug to see if it would help. 6 days after discontinuing the meds I was virtually pain free and remain so another week later. If you are diagnosed with fibro or suffer any of these symptoms after beginning the med find a doctor who willhelp you get off this and onto something else while you determine if your symptoms improve. I was on the lowest dose, so was able to stop immediately although this may not be recommended for higher dosages.Read More Read Less

this drug almost killed me, had severe pain in liver, extreme fatigue,very bad flu synmtoms,feeling faint, did not know it was the diovan, had lots of tests done for cancer, liver,and other, found out it was the diovan. stopped it and all symntoms went away. be careful with this drug. had been taking for year ,when this started

Diovan 160 mg is what I take daily. While it works very well to lower my blood pressure, it gives me insomnia, I do not get refreshing sleep.

Makes me dizzy

Have been on Diovan HCT (generic version) for several years. From the day I started taking it, I felt unusual. Can't concentrate, odd,weird feeling especially in morning, always sleepy & joint pain. Because it has helped control my HTN, I have persisted. Can say my quality of life has suffered. At a major decision point as to whether to continue on. As many of you have mentioned, my doctor dismisses the side effects.

Does not seem to be working in my case. There is need for change.

Seems to keep my blood pressure down and level. I also have heart disease. I have 4 stents.

no dizziness

it helped greatly with night restless leg