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Diovan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Diovan has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 70 reviews on Drugs.com. 51% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Diovan

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  • fir...
  • March 18, 2011

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

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  • blo...
  • November 7, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "I think this drug is causing ringing in my ears."

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  • Bel...
  • September 29, 2010

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

4 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 27, 2009

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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  • Anonymous
  • August 6, 2009

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."

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  • Anonymous
  • December 9, 2009

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

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  • Hat...
  • January 19, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking 160 mg/25 for 5 years and have had no problems. No side effects at all. Had to change as the insurance company will not pay for it $126.00 a month."

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  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • September 7, 2013

For Left Ventricular Dysfunction "I take Diovan daily with Norvasc 5 mg. 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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  • Gre...
  • February 15, 2009

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."

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  • January 21, 2009

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."

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  • Anonymous
  • July 21, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "After taking it for 4 days, it made me sick to my stomach and caused great muscle pain in my left leg."

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  • Mar...
  • May 18, 2010

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."

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  • LL7...
  • March 20, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "100% effective for my high blood pressure."

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  • Anonymous
  • December 8, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "Caused dizziness and nausea."

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  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • August 31, 2013

For High Blood Pressure "Prevented fluid buildup near vocal cords experienced with other medications to treat condition."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • May 20, 2012

For Left Ventricular Dysfunction "It has no side effects, I take it in combination with Bystolic 5 mg and fish oil."

9 / 10
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  • Vok...
  • September 28, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "The doctor put me on this medicine a few months ago, and I have not had one headache since."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • February 3, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "Slow to work, but eventually gets there."

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  • dre...
  • March 30, 2008

"Diovan (valsartan) for high blood pressure: 100% effective for me!!!"

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  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • January 5, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Works well on 160 mg. But I need to take bisoprolol for atrial fibrillation also."

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