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Valturna (aliskiren / valsartan) for High Blood Pressure: I was on Valturna 300MG for six months and it did do a good job maintain my high blood pressure. While on this medicine I suffered daily unstable angina with severe attacks 1 to 3 times per day; severe sinus problems; low red blood count with mild anemia; congestion turning to pneumonia; and extreme weakness and fatigue. I accidentally ran out of the medicine for four days and all these symptoms stopped. Went off the medicine for three weeks and was a new man and felt great. My doctor didn't believe me so I went back on it and on the 3rd day had another severe angina attack. I stopped the medicine now for 3 months, no symptoms. While experiencing these symptoms I had all the heart tests including Angiogram, Stomach Endoscopy, and Gall Bladder Tests all tests were negative.
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Valturna (aliskiren / valsartan) for High Blood Pressure: So far no side effects and pressure under control for about 5 months. Others medicines failed. My doctor assured me it was good!
Valturna (aliskiren / valsartan) for High Blood Pressure: Working very well to control blood pressure; but am having stomach and bowel problems. I would like to see a lower dosage available as I have to watch very closely to make sure blood pressure isn't too low.
Valturna (aliskiren / valsartan) for High Blood Pressure: It has controlled my blood pressure very well, but I am experiencing stomach problems. I do not know if this is related yet. I will be going to the doctor to find out.
Valturna (aliskiren / valsartan) for High Blood Pressure: I was on Valturna for several months. It did control my blood pressure but I was having hand, feet, and leg cramping. My right arm was also hurting all the time. I was in constant pain and did not know why. Would wake up at night with charlie horses in my legs and feet. I read some reviews on it and took myself off for 3 days and had no more cramping. It was great to have my high blood pressure down but the pain was not really worth it. I called my Doctor and told her and she called me in a different prescription and so far I am doing fine.
aliskiren / valsartan for High Blood Pressure: Started getting stomach aches within one day of taking it and have severe angina. After taking multiple doses my chest started to tighten up.
Valturna (aliskiren / valsartan) for High Blood Pressure: Controlled my blood pressure for awhile but had some mild stomach/diarrhea problems. Dr. had to double my dosage because my blood pressure increased a lot and we could not get it down. When I started the double strength 300/320, I have had diarrhea every time I take it.
Valturna (aliskiren / valsartan) for High Blood Pressure: Controlled HBP, but had diarrhea every morning when taking medication at night as instructed, followed by bloating the rest of the day. After 6 months the doctor has prescribed a different medication.
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