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Diovan and Dizziness: What Users Say

Dizziness: mentioned by 6 users (8.6%)

Based on user experiences from 70 Diovan reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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ringing in ears 10.0%
tiredness 10.0%
dizziness 8.6%
hair loss 7.1%
nausea 7.1%
shortness of breath 7.1%
cough 5.7%
fatigue 5.7%
heart palpitations 5.7%
muscle pain 5.7%

Reviews for Diovan

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • dds...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 2, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "I recently started taking this medication for about 1 month, 80mg/day, and I have experienced shortness of breath going up one flight of stairs, muscle weakness during light housework, and heart palpitations for no reason, dizziness, and fatigue. I went on vacation to Palm Desert and wasn't watching my sodium intake and not keeping hydrated. I paid dearly by watching my blood pressure go from 140/90 to 180/105 and ended up at urgent care. Doc gave me Diazide to flush out the sodium, and now my blood pressure is 110/70. The cardiologist decreased Diazide to 40mg. Some of Diovan's side effects are dissipating with this reduction. I am not happy taking any medication unless necessary, especially at the age of 46. Hope to be off all medicines soon."

6 / 10
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  • Ken...
  • March 31, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "Taking for 15 years. I'm 67. Controls my blood pressure well. I take 160mg. I'm normal weight and very active (triathlons and marathons). If I train very hard and drop weight, I get dizzy sometimes so I cut the pill in half and that does the trick. I occasionally get heart palpitations, but I had that before the drug. I used to get terrible migraines before Diovan, when I started taking Diovan, it was like a miracle drug for the migraines - essentially eliminated them. I still get them now infrequently and not as severe. I have ringing in the ears, but I don't know if it's from the Diovan or not, but it's not a problem for me."

9 / 10
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  • 283...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 26, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "After two weeks, I started experiencing intense vertigo, this is the third day I'm experiencing it, and it's just terrible. I'm trying to sleep, and the room is just spinning. Vertigo is listed as a possible side effect of Diovan. I'm never, ever touching this medicine again, other than throwing it into the trash bin."

1 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • Ind...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • September 8, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Have been taking Diovan HCT 160/12.5 for nearly 20 years with absolutely no issues. Recently, have noticed more fatigue and dizziness. Began checking and recording my blood pressure multiple times a day and found out that it is too low. I'm in the process of coordinating next steps with my doctor. Suspect that a slight dosage adjustment should do the job and have me back on track shortly."

10 / 10
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  • Bri...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • June 3, 2024

For High Blood Pressure "Diovan HCT 160 12.5mg. I've been using Diovan since 2009 with no problems until about 3 years ago. I began having severe vertigo with ear ringing and feeling like I'm about to lose it. My eyes feel like things are moving, and my voice is hoarse while talking. Two weeks ago, I stopped taking it and felt so much better, but my blood pressure went up to 150/76, and it scared me. So, I went back to taking them, and the symptoms came back. I have to figure out what to do."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • December 8, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "Caused dizziness and nausea."

6 / 10
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