Amlodipine / valsartan and Swelling: What Users Say

• Cas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "I have had high blood pressure for about 11 years now, and have been on so many different medicines. Doctor tried me on 3 different medicines and the 3rd one (Exforge 10/160) worked like a charm. My blood pressure would usually get as high as 180/90. I have had some swelling in my feet and ankles but hasn't been that bad. Exforge has lowered my blood pressure to 125/60."

• dgi...
• January 6, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I am 52 years old and have struggled with chronic high blood pressure for about 6 years. I have used Exforge as a supplement blood pressure medication for about 2 years. At the dosage of 10/160 mg, I did experience some swelling and weight gain, but it was manageable. However, after recently (45 days ago) being increased to 10/320 mg dosage, I immediately developed an almost constant dry, unproductive, and painful cough, very sore throat, sinus problems, some additional swelling, and unprecedented tiredness. I will stop taking this medication due to the uncontrollable coughing, sore throat, and resulting headache. The higher dosage did assist in dropping my lower number, but the side effects are too excessive. I will seek other alternatives."

• Lee...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 28, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Exforge for about 8 years. My doctor increased the dosage to 320/10 several years ago. It wasn't until I read these reviews and side effects that I realized that the issues I have been having are related to the Exforge I have been taking. I have chronic back pain, sinusitis, a constant cough, and sore and painful legs that make walking difficult. In the last 18 months, my symptoms have gotten much worse, with edema in my feet and often discoloration due to bleeding from the small blood vessels in my legs. In addition, I have become unable to walk far without becoming breathless. I also have small urine output. Despite this, my BP is regularly 170/90. No doctor has made me aware my symptoms are the result of side effects."

• Anonymous
• August 29, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "Used Exforge for the past 5 months. Had a blood pressure of 160/90 and experienced swelling in feet. It did get my blood pressure down from 160/90 to 120/67. Causes slight lightheadedness, because of that, I will try lisinopril."

• See...
• April 16, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I have been using this medication for a couple of months, and yes, it is pretty expensive, even with insurance. This medicine controls my blood pressure, but I have numbness in both legs and swelling in my legs and hands. After taking this, I have palpitations in my chest, but it does regulate my blood pressure."

• Non...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "Caused severe swelling of my feet and tingling like with a diabetic condition. With so many complaints of the side effects, I don't understand why this is still on the market. Is it being prescribed solely because of perks to doctors to prescribe it?"

• Anonymous
• March 13, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "Been taking this for about a month and have a little bit of dizziness and ankle swelling."

• Anonymous
• September 5, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "My dad took it, and he had heart palpitations, swelling, reddening ears and face, and chest tightening. He stopped taking it and switched back to his old medicines."

• Anonymous
• April 29, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Exforge with another medication for about 7 months. It has worked well for me. I recently have had some weight gain and swelling in my hands and lower legs."