Valsartan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Diovan

Valsartan has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 144 reviews on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 36% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Valsartan

steve
Taken for less than 1 month
April 21, 2023

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "Just changed from Enalapril to Valsartan, due to a cough, and then to Diovan due to a weird sensation that's like tripping. I can only describe it as almost an out-of-body experience. It just happens randomly but only lasts for a few minutes. Diovan is less spacy. I haven't seen anyone else report this so l guess they are LSD flashbacks from a misspent youth. Blood pressure is very good though."

7 / 10

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RBG
Taken for 5 to 10 years
November 19, 2023

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "Over a several year trial and error period to try to manage my familial hypertension, I now take 3 drugs to manage it. Diovan, Doxazosin, and Lercanidipine. I take all 3 at bedtime. I don't have any side effects I'm aware of, and my BP is now very well managed. Just be mindful that you need a blood test each year, and I understand they can affect liver function. After about 6 or 7 years, I've had no problems identified."

10 / 10

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A mess
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
May 24, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I never had high B/P until a year ago I take generic Valsartan/ HCTZ- Diovan- 160mg/ 25 mg. I have severe weakness, muscle, and joint pain, knees are bad. Diovan does take care of my B/P, Edema too. I have recently been put on Torsemide 20 mg I was told I was in heart failure, whoa!! I am a mess! Ativan helps, But because of people who abuse, people like those who need this Controlled med. suffer, my Dr. gives me not enough but 1 mg per day, so I suffer. I hope I can take Valsartan I am overweight and too weak too exercise"

6 / 10

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August 15, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "While this medication is working for my high blood pressure, it is not without side effects. The one I am experiencing is severe nasal congestion 24/7. I will be going back to my doctor to see what else is available."

1 / 10

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juliee
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 15, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I came to my doctor with a sudden onset of 184/111 HBP. I told her that as soon as I noticed it, I dropped soda and added more bananas and oats to my diet. She prescriber Valsartan, which apparently holds onto potassium - so add that to my bananas and potatoes in an effort to eat better....my arms have been numb for weeks and I was all weepy for the last week - I finally looked up side effects of valsartan and I am not going to take it anymore. Too much potassium messes with your nerves. I need my arms."

3 / 10

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darlene
November 16, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "My doctor put me on 80mg of Valsartan (Diovan) today is going on day 3 of this medicine. I'm 31 yr old female. The only side effect I get from this medicine is a lightheaded and fuzzy feeling in my head..it's not to bad ..however it does make driving a car or exercise very limited..It has lowered my Blood Pressure 122/88 which is better than 150/80. I take the medicine at night so I can sleep through some of the effects but noticed I still have them when I wake up. Hopefully my body can adjust to this side effect."

7 / 10

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JunieB
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 4, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I started on 80mg in Oct. Two weeks after taking my thumb went numb. We needed to increase the dose to 160mg once a day to help control my Bp. About two weeks later my left arm went numb. I had a stress test and and a brain MRI. Stress test fine and brain scan fine. I continue to have headaches and now going to a Chiro for headaches and neck stiffness. He thinks I may have a pinched nerve. I feel like this drug has caused my arm and leg numbness and headaches. I’m also shedding alot of hair. I began feeling like crap after I started taking this."

3 / 10

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Deco
April 1, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "Believe it or not, I was taking perindopril for high blood pressure and began suffering from erectile dysfunction. I told my doctor and he switched me to valsartan. Within a week everything changed. I am waking up with erections akin to Viagra use - rock hard. I am 59 yrs old and thought all was lost regarding sex. My libido is higher as well. It has to be due to valsartan as it is the only thing that was changed since the ED problems."

10 / 10

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Rachell
Taken for less than 1 month
May 9, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I started taking Valsartan 80 Mg twice daily 2 weeks ago and it did Not bring my blood pressure down, the doctor switched me to Valsartan 160 Mg twice daily. I felt chest pain within 5 minutes of taking it so I was watching myself closely to see if it will happen every time I took the medicine. Side effects were my vision changed, itchy skin and the chest pain continued after each dose. I did reach out to my doctor about all the side effects and now waiting for a different high-blood pressure medicine."

1 / 10

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helps
Taken for less than 1 month
April 7, 2024

For High Blood Pressure "4/2024: The dizziness side effect diminished over two to three days of use. 40mg once a day has helped lower my blood pressure somewhat, maybe enough. Only been on it for a week or so now. I take it after dinner, and I believe it helps me sleep better. High blood pressure at night can cause nosebleeds. They are lessening, I think. I feel high blood pressure makes my tinnitus stronger and louder in my ears/head. It sounds less loud when my blood pressure drops back to more normal levels. Good luck. Thanks to all who take the time to share their progress."

7 / 10

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nctru...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
February 13, 2012

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "Experience tiredness, no energy."

8 / 10

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firefae
March 18, 2011

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "Worked great for my blood pressure however I had to stop this medicine because of severe and rapid hair loss."

3 / 10

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blood...
November 7, 2008

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "I think this drug is causing ringing in my ears."

4 / 10

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Anonymous
March 27, 2009

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "I started using Diovan four months ago, although it has lowered my pressure considerably, I'm experiencing itchy and tender scalp. My hair is extremely brittle and constantly breaking."

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Belfast
September 29, 2010

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "Taking this for two months and really fatigued - used to run marathons for last three years but now VERY tired. Thinking of going back to doctor and trying another blood pressure medication."

4 / 10

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Sally
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 1, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "This is drug valsartan left me with some major side effects anxiety, depression, poor sleep nightmares and dizziness."

6 / 10

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Sleepy
Taken for 1 to 2 years
October 24, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I'm taking 160 valsartan and it does not change my bp. Has anyone anyone else had same experience if so what bp medicine helped you control your bp mine runs 150s over 90s"

5 / 10

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LL73
March 20, 2008

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "100 % effective for my High Blood Pressure."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
August 6, 2009

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been taking 80 mg of Diovan daily for about 10 years. My blood pressure remains under control and I have had no side effects at all."

10 / 10

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MollyTx
Taken for 10 years or more
September 7, 2013

Diovan (valsartan) for Left Ventricular Dysfunction "I take Diovan daily with Norvasc 5mg. I have had no issues with either medicine. I have had no issues with edema either, which is a relief."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
December 9, 2009

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "It works just fine without any side effects. I've been on it for 4 years."

10 / 10

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Hate...
January 19, 2010

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been taking 160mg/25 for 5 years & have had no problems. No side affects at all. Had to change as insurance company will not pay for it $126.00 month."

9 / 10

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DE DE
January 21, 2009

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have taken Diovan for approximately 3 years with good success. I have had no noticeable side effects and it maintains my blood pressure around 125/82."

10 / 10

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Great...
February 15, 2009

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "I found that there are too many side effects with this medicine. The worst was numbing of my face, also I had nausea and vomiting which caused dehydration. I only took it for 2 weeks."

1 / 10

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Marge...
May 18, 2010

Diovan (valsartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been using Diovan for several years and it works great, however now my insurance company wants me to resort to Losartan. When I was on Lotensin it didn't do the job. Hope Losartan does."

10 / 10

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