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  1. Blood pressure meds and hives and changed to AVAPRO 16th August 2004
    ... something similar to see if it stops. Have U ever tried Diovan , as I hear alot of people swear by that. Like anything...

  2. POLL! Please participate 14th August 2004
    ... which ones)? No Controlled? Yes Medications: Diovan ...
    ... LA enlargement Controlled? Yes Medications: Diovan and Norvasc...

  3. Coversyl Plus 12th August 2004
    ... about how I was feeling with the Coversyl. He gave me Diovan HCT to try instead - 160 mg/day. I feel better on...
    ... mention it to the dr. and maybe he/she can put U on the Diovan without the HCT....Good luck... :)...

  4. When does everyone take their bp meds? 10th August 2004
    ... I take mine (160 mg Diovan ) in the morning - between 7-8 am. I have been on this...

  5. secondary cause of high blood pressure? 10th August 2004
    ... pressure. Without medication, it is about 150/90. With Diovan HCT, it's usually about 135/75. However, for some...

  6. How do you feel if you have High BP? 7th August 2004
    ... why they call it the "silent Killer." I was put on Diovan Last January and I noticed a drop in my blood pressure...

  7. Diovan - When does it become fully effective? 4th August 2004
    ... I'm on Diovan as well. What I have seen is it takes about a month...
    ... I started taking Diovan about three weeks ago - 80mg a day. Two weeks later ... to his. What I'm wondering is, to those who take Diovan , how long did it take for it to reach its full effectivenes...
    ... I started taking Diovan about three weeks ago - 80mg a day. Two weeks later ... to his. What I'm wondering is, to those who take Diovan , how long did it take for it to reach its full effectivenes...

  8. Help need info on bp meds quickly 1st August 2004
    ... side effects. I believe I've read where Zuzu is on Diovan with no apparent side effects. What class of drug...
    ... Diovan and Micardis are both Angiotensin Receptor Blockers...
    ... side effects. I believe I've read where Zuzu is on Diovan with no apparent side effects. What class of drug...
    ... To: Miss Lawanna---- DIOVAN Hello, I have been taking Diovan since January ... my bp under control (average readings of 115/75). Diovan works like an ace inhibitor. It blocks some chemical ... they widen and blood pressure is lowered. Before the Diovan I had been prescribed a diuretic that did nothing ... reaction to it. I have had no side effects from the DIOVAN . I take 80mg, once in the morning and again at night...

  9. Misssing Sunny 31st July 2004
    ... I am grateful about that! Now the higher dose of diovan seems to be able to work quite well. I still have...
    ... I am grateful about that! Now the higher dose of diovan seems to be able to work quite well. I still have...

  10. Diovan (Muscle cramps and twitching) 28th July 2004
    ... To: Lindaapr824 Diovan Hello, I have been taking Diovan 80mg twice a day since Last November and I have had...
    ... Yes it can be a side effect. Type in Diovan and muscle cramps into your search engine. You will...
    ... Funny you should mention this. I've been on Diovan for about 6 months and for three of those I've had ... Doc ran some blood test and doesnt think it is the diovan . I have an appointment next wednesday to follow up ... I'll let you know what I find out. Noticed on the diovan site that leg pain is one of the reported effects...

  11. Alcohol & HBP 28th July 2004
    ... Hi Paul, I have hypertension and take Diovan twice a day 80mg.. My pressure is under control now...
    ... blood pressure. My average bp is 115/75... I also take Diovan ...You are right about heavy alcohol use raising bp...

  12. Diovan 27th July 2004
    ... Having A Hard Time Controlling It And My Dr. Added Diovan 80mg At My Request After Reading About It On The Boards ... Gets Better. Do You Think This Could Be From The Diovan ? The Only Thing Different That I Have Done Is Start ... Thanks For All Your Help. Hi, i have never taken diovan , but i've seen posts here that says it is a good bp...
    ... Because Of All The Side Effects. I Am Hoping The Diovan Will Work For Me As An Additional Medication. I Just ... And My Shoulder Blade. Sometimes I Think Maybe The Diovan Is Causing More Heartburn. I Hope Not!...
    ... :) I have been taking Diovan HCT for 2 years and have never had any pains at all...
    ... I took Diovan HCTfor several months and although it didn't solve...
    ... get them all just about. I did a quick research on diovan and found that if you are pregnant do not take this ... yes, this could be the cause of your pain. Research ' diovan and muscle pain' or 'diovan side effects' Good Luck...
    ... Hi Lisaa I Read Up On Diovan Last Nite And Yes These Pains I Am Experiencing Are...
    ... Cozaar 50 or 100 mg. a try. It's the same drug class as Diovan and Benicar but maybe less side-effecty for you. ...

  13. 36yrs High bp and bad habits 21st July 2004
    ... the medication at all. I just started taking Diovan 80mg last tuesday 7-13-04. My bp was a sary 155/110 ... insights on how my bad "habits" may adversely effect the Diovan from doing its job. Thanks S...
    ... Moderate drinking or light pot won't won't interfere with Diovan although I doubt that the PDF deals with the cannabis...
    ... Diovan is a good drug from a side effect perspective, but...
    ... I have been taking 80 mg of Diovan twice a day since Last November. When I was first...
    ... Santi, Not much else to add, except I too am on Diovan ... Initial BP (untreated) was as high as 188/98 and...

  14. young newcomer with high BP-Help! 21st July 2004
    ... forth for almost a year before I went on Medication ( DIOVAN ). My pressure was always high at the doctors and at...

  15. Diovan 21st July 2004
    ... I can't speak for everyone, but I take a big old diovan (not the one with the diarectic) and have not had...
    ... I just started Diovan ten days ago (80 mg once a day). I haven't felt any ... with the theme here! ;) Keep us posted on how Diovan is working for you guys!...

  16. Norvasc Side Effects 19th July 2004
    ... especially in hot weather. It was prescribed along with Diovan , and BP is well under control. Wonder if Diovan alone...

  17. Bye Bye Benicar 18th July 2004
    ... very dizzy. I ended up going back and increasing my Diovan dose and adding some nutritional suggestions. We...

  18. BP Up again...prednisone? 18th July 2004
    ... very sensitive to poison ivy. I'll keep taking my Diovan and moniotirng my BP. The prednisone dose gets lowered...

  19. clonidine for bp 16th July 2004
    ... the 1/2 pill dose much better. I am also taking Diovan 160MG. My blood pressure is averaging 98/54 most...

  20. I have a question about my Diovan??? 15th July 2004
    ... I recently went through the same thing. I'm on Diovan 160mg (non-HCTZ) once- a -day dosing, and averaging...

  21. Update on my Benicar 15th July 2004
    ... perhaps a unique situation. I had to return to the Diovan after 2 weeks. I had previously been on 160 and went ... dizzyness from Benicar, but not from the highest dose of Diovan ....even though they are both in the same angiotension...

  22. I have been on Toprol-XL for about 3 months 14th July 2004
    ... I can't remember! :D I'm a happy camper now on Diovan 160mg. And glad you've found your answer too. It...

  23. My Experience With Doctors 13th July 2004
    ... drugs like Lotrel, Altace & Toprol??? Do benicar & diovan not give them enough kick-backs? Everything is fine...
    ... Medline Search Cozaar Price Data Hyzaar Price Data Diovan (+ HCTZ = *DIOVAN HCT) Valsartan; Novartis Diovan...

  24. BP is better, adrenals still a problem 11th July 2004
    ... bile passing thru my liver. Then that allowed the Diovan to work more effectivley as my liver was able to do...

  25. Fish Oil? 11th July 2004
    ... cholesterol but no impact on blood pressure (need diovan for that)....

  26. Zuzu8, please: High Diastolic readings? 6th July 2004
    ... that I shoudl ask my MD about? Currently, I am on Diovan 160 2x/day. Thanks, dear. Hope you are enjoyng...
    ... Have you thought of trying it again with your higher Diovan regimen? Atenolol, for some people, helps with palpitation...
    ... my pulse was so very slow in combination with the Diovan . But, I guess I will need to consider either the...
    ... stopped the atenolol over a year ago and was then on diovan . ( I had a brief trial of benicar for 2 weeks recetnly ... and then due to dizzyness, I went back to the diovan , in a higher dose.) In my humble opinion, I think...

  27. Any studies on longevity with treated BP 5th July 2004
    ... I need some mo here-dr has me on higher dose of diovan to drop the numbers to a more ideal place-is there...
    ... BP that is maintained at ideal levels. I am taking Diovan 160 mgs twice a day. Are you taking a larger dose...
    ... BP that is maintained at ideal levels. I am taking Diovan 160 mgs twice a day. Are you taking a larger dose...
    ... My husband started on Cozaar ( the same class as Diovan ) 50 mgs, after being on that for a couple of months...

  28. Diovan 160 2x/day Update 5th July 2004
    ... continue with the specific herbs and dosing with the Diovan 2X/day. ( I am just looking to have a plan ready...

  29. Dizzyness with Benicar, for Zuzu and all dear ones 2nd July 2004
    ... part of my recent BP spikes. I have now gone back to Diovan , which I was on previosuly without any side effects...
    ... part of my recent BP spikes. I have now gone back to Diovan , which I was on previosuly without any side effects...
    ... part of my recent BP spikes. I have now gone back to Diovan , which I was on previosuly without any side effects...

  30. Been On Benicar 40 for nearly 2 weeks 27th June 2004
    ... still got high readings. ) I felt better on the Diovan 160, no dizzyness, but it also did not keep the BP...
    ... to Benicar. My gut is kinda telling me to try the Diovan in split doses and then report back to my internist ... if that works. She had me on Diovan originally and I know she loves that product, but ... opposed to once a day. We talked about increasing Diovan , but not about splitting the dose. The 160 mg of ... Diovan once a day ceased to be effective. Does this sound...
    ... I don't see why not. You have already taken Diovan and know how it makes you feel. Since you are comfortable ... ask her what she thinks. If I remember correctly, Diovan was working in the AM and wearing off later in the...
    ... Beta Blocker will stop the palps. Maybe Atenolol and Diovan will do it. You are such a sweet person ( I know...
    ... Cass...Seeing she did well on the Diovan , U might be on to something. Maybe if she took the ... Diovan , and a small dose of Atenolol before bed like I do...
    ... the faith. I had tried the atenolol with the diovan and it brought my pulse way down when I used 25 mgs...
    ... thiazide to your Benicar, or better yet for you, to your DIOVAN ! For the feet try some cortisone cream?...
    ... gave me some low dose (1mg) to take when I was on the Diovan and my BP was rising in the afternoon. I would take...
    ... to reduce my BP after 2 weeks. So I went back on Diovan 160 and am taking it 2X/day. I restarted that after...

  31. Benicar( my life saver :) ) 23rd June 2004
    ... made me dizzy for 2 weeks and so I am now back on Diovan ..(.in the same class of angiotension 2 drugs). ...

  32. classes of bp meds 21st June 2004
    ... must all remember that we are all so different. ;) Diovan HCT (ARB) also good ! Cass...

  33. knee/leg pain on Diovan? 20th June 2004
    ... Hi, I'm on Diovan and lipitor and have been having pain in my knees ... annoying enough that it is bugging me. Could it be the diovan (been on lipitor for 6 years, diovan for 6 months ... Glad to see you can take lipitor. I've never taken diovan . I've read others posts on this board, it seems ... like a good bp drug. Hopefully, somebody that takes diovan will respond....
    ... It might be the Diovan , as U have been taking Lipitor for a long time with...

  34. I need help...Pleeze! 19th June 2004
    ... than the ARBs losartan potassium (Cozaar), valsartan ( Diovan ), and irbesartan (Avapro). UNQUOTE First though...
    ... rate; & higher BP. I later asked to be switched to Diovan ( no side effects but not quite good enough BP control...

  35. Thanks...Got Rx for Benicar 15th June 2004
    ... there will not be) I can go back and try using the Diovan , perhaps in divided doseages. It is simpler to take...
    ... other thing I was going to suggest, maybe taking the Diovan in 2 doses, as sometimes timing is everything. I hate...
    ... you. I feel sure if you didn't have any sides with Diovan you won't with Benicar. Are you still taking the Atenolol...

  36. For Zuzu, JJ and others :) 13th June 2004
    ... awake in the AM after sleeping. Now that I am taking Diovan 180 and atenlol 25, I take both of them with breakfast...
    ... cardiologist told me that all of the older ARBS ( including Diovan ) don't work for a full 24 hrs. I found this to be...
    ... your note and it means soooo much to me. Maybe the Diovan does need to be replaced. I just fret about having ... so consistently have a tough time with ANY meds. Diovan created no side effects. Did you have any side effects...
    ... all U need is a lil more time, or a larger dose of Diovan , and do ask about the timing thing, ya just never...
    ... the PM) or in divided doses in some way. I take Diovan 160mg in the AM only and my early AM pressure before ... to your doctor. I'd hate to have to see you give up Diovan altogether, since, as many of us know here on the...
    ... My BP readings make no sense to me. I've been using Diovan 180 in AM and was started last Wednesday on Atenolol ... readings yesterday were 7Am 188/110..took atenolol and diovan at 8AM readings at 9 were 124/ 90, readings at 2 were ... actually encouraged to read that Benicar can work when Diovan fails on this board. Please do share with me what...
    ... Sunny, I just wanted to tell you that Benicar and Diovan are the same type of drug and I took Diovan myself ... with no side effects. I went from diovan 160 on Fri. to Benicar 40 on Sat. and didn't even...
    ... Olmesartan (Benicar) Telmisartan (Micardis) Valsartan ( Diovan ) I believe that Benicar is the newest...at least ... 2003. Not absolutely positive though. But newer than Diovan . The antihypertensive efficacy of Benicar has been ... than the ARBs losartan potassium (Cozaar), valsartan ( Diovan ), and irbesartan (Avapro). -UNQUOTE. So, also talk...

  37. Started atenolol; pulse 60 11th June 2004
    ... This is my third day on atenolol 25, added to my diovan 160. The BP has not yet ben effected, but my pulse...

  38. Pharmacist suggests adding atenolol to diovan 8th June 2004
    ... atenolol and I have taken the first dose, along with the diovan which I took earlier, and I will watch for lowered...
    ... looks like Avapro is an angio tension 2, as is my Diovan . It took me a lot of trial and error until I could...
    ... better the last 2 weeks. Yes the Avapro is an AT2 like Diovan , so I am just going to have to call the dr. to see...

  39. For Zuzu and others..safe allergy meds? 7th June 2004
    ... my BP is going up again, even with my increase in Diovan ...I now am on 160 mgs. My alternative doc had recently...

  40. Zuzu... Atenolol 27th May 2004
    ... Altace. THAT was fun! No side effects whatsoever on Diovan . With well controlled BP Altace did the same thing...
    ... more diarrhea plus cough. He FINALLY put me on Diovan . And all is well now. My advice would be to call...

  41. My Test... 27th May 2004
    ... my average home BP is 110-113/60's-70 on straight Diovan 160mg (sometimes BP was even lower in the 90's/60...

  42. Co-diovan 27th May 2004
    ... Interesting though, that the increased dosage of Diovan seems to have helped with your "head" palpitations...

  43. ARBs 23rd May 2004
    ... NO GOOD RESPONSE MY CARDIOLOGIST GAVE ME SAMPLES OF DIOVAN HCT 80/12.5. THE RESULTS ARE AMAZING! AFTER ONLY 1 ... WONDERING IF THERE MAY BE ANOTHER REASON OTHER THAN THE DIOVAN ? ANYBODY HAVE ANY IDEAS? THANKS IN ADVANCE CASSIEBEL...
    ... alike. So happy to hear you're doing so well on Diovan HCT coupled with the atenolol. Cheers! zuzu xxx...
    ... thrilled (and surprised) you got that response from Diovan 80 (low dose). It's not common but everone reacts...

  44. Avapro Side Effect 19th May 2004
    ... nangiotensin II receptor antagonists. This is the same as DIOVAN , and I got the exact same symptom. And I hated it ... because my blood pressure was beautiful. I was on DIOVAN /HCT which meant part was a diuretic, I tried to tell ... HCT part, she did not think so, she suspected the DIOVAN . Of course I did not believe her, but after reading ... too hot! One other thing I wanted to try with the DIOVAN was to take it a while and see if my body adjusted...

  45. Diovan-dizzy? 13th May 2004
    ... I am on my second week of Diovan 80 to help lower moderate high bp. I've started ... off Norvasc. Is dizziness a common side effect of Diovan in the beginning and will it eventually subside? ...
    ... BP control. All drugs have side effects, including Diovan . It's just that Diovan seems to have very few and...
    ... I will keep taking it. So many I know who are on Diovan have hardly any side effects. That's why I asked...

  46. Norvasc and Eyes 10th May 2004
    ... to get on with my life. History of med use. Diovan 80/12.5 Could not exercise Lotrel 5/10 ...
    ... diuretic. Were you twitching on Lotrel? As for Diovan HCTZ- This is a combo ARB and diuretic. The fact that ... a result of the HCTZ (diuretic) component, not the Diovan . Dehydration, or disturbed electrolytes caused ... abate, I would love to see how you do on straight Diovan , (non HCTZ) at an increased dose of 160mg. zuzu...
    ... back to ZuZU8 final comment, I wanted to try straight Diovan also, but my doctor said that the Diovan was the cause...
    ... But on the other meds I got the best readings on DIOVAN 106/60, and on the LOTREL 130/80, so I am hoping that...

  47. For Zuzu, please ~ Re:Diovan 5th May 2004
    ... systolic and diastolic readings, my doc has increased my Diovan from 80 to 160 mgs. I've been on the new dose now...
    ... Sunny, Regarding Diovan ....usually you'll see a reduction in your BP within...
    ... so it is there. I will just keep popping my Diovan and waiting for my numbers to decrease. I sure did...
    ... Just today, the 7th day on the increased dose of Diovan , my numbers are coming down, both the systolic and...

  48. Norvasc question 2nd May 2004
    ... years. I want to switch to a less costly drug like Diovan . I'm concerened how my body would react after stopping...
    ... drugs for a couple weeks and then a transfer to the Diovan full strength. Let me add thoug that Diovan is ... slightly MORE expensive than Norvasc: Diovan 160mg: $49.99/ 30 days Norvasc 5mg: $42.99/30 days...

  49. Stubborn BP 2nd May 2004
    ... An Angiotensin II blocker (ARB) such as Cozaar, Diovan , Benicar...etc or A Calcium channel blocker...

  50. Blood Tests 29th April 2004
    ... switched was Toprol to Altenolol (after I asked for Diovan again). My results have been consistent at 8-10 different...

  51. Menopause and Diovan not working 28th April 2004
    ... horrendous side effects for me too until good ol' Diovan ...But 80 mgs, like you, didn't give me enough control...
    ... encouraging words. I think I will need to increase the diovan , at least temporarily. I am using bioidentical hormone...
    ... willing to work with you on this. Good luck with the Diovan . And come back here if you have any questions about...
    ... medications. I am also in menopause, and I'm taking Diovan 160 mgs. I was put on Diovan 80 mgs first but it ... lower my blood pressure to the acceptable range. The Diovan 160 mgs didn't cause me any new side effects. I have...
    ... that I can tolerate. I am now on the new 160mg of Diovan and the pharmacist said that I may feel more fatigue...

  52. Benicar 20mg/Hct 27th April 2004
    ... and keeps the BP down. :) P.S...Also tried Diovan and that did the same thing, plus tried Altace, which...
    ... and keeps the BP down. :) P.S...Also tried Diovan and that did the same thing, plus tried Altace, which...

  53. Another BP Med 24th April 2004
    ... and good ole diabetes. I never heard of this med Diovan . The Nurse Pract put me on it at 160 mg a day. I...
    ... Sunshine, What I can tell you about Diovan is that it belongs to a class of BP meds called angiotensin ... to 320 mg daily, taken once-a-day. I myself take Diovan 160mg and have fantastic BP control with absolutely ... increased up to 320mg or sometimes, instead of upping the Diovan , the addition of a low dose diuretic is often added ... instead. Should a diuretic be necessary, there's Diovan HCT, which is a combo pill of Diovan plus diuretic...
    ... I've been on 160 mg. of Diovan for about 8 months. It is the only BP med. that hasn...

  54. Co-diovan 19th April 2004
    ... anyone using Co- Diovan 80/12,5 ( valsartan hydrochlorothiazid ) any known ... exercise. Which is a big thing for me. What I tried was Diovan HCT, I think it is the same thing you are calling ... Co- Diovan . I also took 80/12.5...
    ... about Benicar at next visit. Is Benicar the same as Diovan ?...

  55. Question to Diovan Users 14th April 2004
    ... I'm not raving about Diovan (or Cozaar, which I take). They are severely limited...

  56. Is the Atenolol causing all this??? 13th April 2004
    ... Personally I think a diuretic/ARB like Cozaar (or Diovan , Atacand, Micardis) and HCTZ or indeed first a trial...

  57. Hello, I am new to this board. I was put on DiovanHCT 13th April 2004
    ... measuring between 150/100 to 170/120. I have been on the Diovan for 1 week now with really good results. The only...
    ... measuring between 150/100 to 170/120. I have been on the Diovan for 1 week now with really good results. The only ... here...I won't be much of a poster. :) Laura Diovan is not a beta blocker and will not generally slow...
    ... usually a pronounced lowering. (Maybe Cozaar does it and Diovan doesn't??) Zuzu will know....
    ... Laura, I'm on Diovan 160mg ( but non-HCT)....I have had, like you, great ... has not been affected at all. The ARBs (Cozaar, Diovan , Benicar, etc) do not normally affect heart rate....

  58. Toprol to Atenolol? Please Respond 13th April 2004
    ... Have you not been on an ARB - Diovan , Benicar, Cozaar? These are the cat's pajamas if...
    ... as well, which is why my new doc. didn't put me on Diovan , which I requested. She wants to take me off of the...

  59. Zuzu - Diavan 6th April 2004
    ... Oops, sorry for the typo/.... that should have been diovan ....

  60. Medicines that WORK - a poll 4th April 2004
    ... that is used on this board without side effects is Diovan . But I on the other hand had dreadful side effects...
    ... Okay- I'll be second to chip in. Diovan 160mg. No side effects at all. Average treated BP...
    ... Axe- Yes, straight Diovan (non-HCT). No other meds. zuzu xx...
    ... effects for me. I have hear a lot of good things about Diovan & requested it from my old. doc. He said that it was...
    ... I'm taking Diovan 160mg, and it works without any side effects. I have...
    ... Gray, What was your b/p before Diovan & after? It seems that it really has worked for...

  61. A Typical Day On Meds. 1st April 2004
    ... hypertension? And have you ever tried the ARBs- Diovan , Benicar, Cozaar, Micardis, Atacand, Avapro et al...
    ... to the Toprol & Lotrel that I was on. He said that Diovan was the same as Altace (which didn't work for me)...
    ... alone, I can only speak from my own experience on Diovan . UNTREATED- My BP was way up there..160's/90's....

  62. Insurance won't cover Micardis......but 1st April 2004
    ... kidney protective) than Cozaar. I myself am on Diovan ...same class... (and like you, it's not one of the...

  63. Anyone here taking Diovan HCT? 31st March 2004
    ... I went through something similar on Diovan HCT 80/12.5 It happened several times during my...

  64. should I start a new drug? 31st March 2004
    ... ! He is playing CYA, but wouldn't even let me try Diovan even though many of this board including Zuzu+ have...

  65. What Would You Do???? 31st March 2004
    ... were good drugs. Good drugs for who???? I asked for Diovan & he said that it was the same as Altace, which is...

  66. Clonidine and taking meds every other day? 27th March 2004
    ... NERVE to say the incidence of cough is 10%. HAH!!! Diovan and the ARB's are about as easy as you can get, but...
    ... my blood pressure under control. I am also taking diovan , 160mg. Good luck! :)...
    ... my blood pressure under control. I am also taking diovan , 160mg. Good luck! :) So Grayfox, if I understandibg ... meds to keep your pressure down .... Clondine and Diovan ?...
    ... Sandra 49: Yes, I am taking two meds. The diovan wasn't enough, so my doctor added the clonidine. ...

  67. I'm about to try my fifth medication! Help 23rd March 2004
    ... off Corgard and anticipating starting Cardizem. Diovan seems to work for a lot of people on this board with...

  68. Low systolic/high diastolic? 19th March 2004
    ... The angiotensin 2 receptor blockers (ARBS) such as Diovan , Benicar, Cozaar, Atacand etc. are virtually side ... effect free. I'm on Diovan 160mg once a day. Untreated my BP was 160/98'ish(...

  69. Diovan with Norvasc- Help? 18th March 2004
    ... lasting (if memory serves.) It's an awful drug! Diovan and a diuretic (or a diuretic alone) is a good idea ... rich stuff daily.) Zuzu gets good numbers with Diovan alone (but then she uses black magic :) )...
    ... effects too well, so I quit taking it and went to Diovan which until recently controlled my BP very well. ... If memory serves me correctly, Diovan should take about 4-6 weeks to show its full results...
    ... everything wr6969 said 80mg is the start point for Diovan (I'm on 160)and 5 mg of Norvasc is way low. I was...
    ... a lower starting dose of 2.5 milligrams. I'm on Diovan (now 160 mg) and 10 mg Norvasc. So far, I've experienced...
    ... I'm one of the folks who has done really well on Diovan 180mgs alone. (No black magic involved, in spite of ... this wonderful Maze of Medication. Treated, on the Diovan , my BP averages 110-113/65-70. Sometimes a little...

  70. Need advice on tapering off toprol 13th March 2004
    ... hilery, You might try an ARB like Cozaar or Diovan (and tons more). They lower BP only very modestly...
    ... hilery, You might try an ARB like Cozaar or Diovan (and tons more). They lower BP only very modestly...
    ... You might try an ARB like Cozaar or Diovan (and tons more). They lower BP only very modestly ... that you mention that about ARBs. Since I've been on Diovan , I've not noticed any changes in my heart rate. I...

  71. Need question answered 7th March 2004
    ... 2 receptor blocker, in the same class as Benicar, Diovan , Atacand, Cozaar, Avapro etc. Of all the BP drugs ... people. My non-med BP was averaging 160/98 and now, on Diovan 160mg, my average is 113/70 at rest, and often even...
    ... 2 receptor blocker, in the same class as Benicar, Diovan , Atacand, Cozaar, Avapro etc. Of all the BP drugs ... people. My non-med BP was averaging 160/98 and now, on Diovan 160mg, my average is 113/70 at rest, and often even...

  72. Take Bp Medicine at Night? 6th March 2004
    ... learned from you senior members, I think I might try Diovan again and take it at night! Because as I have said...

  73. Switching Within A Class. Success? 4th March 2004
    ... me on an CCB :) which I don't want. I want to try Diovan . Has anyone had success switching drugs within the...
    ... the ARB's are pretty similar. I know Zuzu likes Diovan better than losartan, but I think they are all good...
    ... my pre-med systolic was averaging 160. Now, on my Diovan 160mg, it is averaging 113 and often as low as 98...
    ... non HCT) and -10.4 for diastolic. [url]http://www. diovan .com/hcp/efficacy/hcp_reductions.jsp[/url] But ... the "old" borderline of 140/90..... On 160mg non HCT Diovan , that would bring BP down to only 127.4/79.6, which...
    ... the "old" borderline of 140/90..... On 160mg non HCT Diovan , that would bring BP down to only 127.4/79.6, which...
    ... up the most current claim...my latest is 1996 and Diovan wasn't invented yet :D) From my limited personal ... down....who knows, maybe you don't even NEED the Diovan anymore (Been too Lourdes lattely??;)) But there...
    ... Zip- I have a 1999 PDR which has Diovan in it. I checked out the pharmacodynamics and clinical...

  74. Any Success Stories? 3rd March 2004
    ... health, age, history etc. but for what it's worth: Diovan 160mg- BP overall average for last month (Feb)---113...
    ... On Diovan 80 mg. According to digital BP monitor, average past...
    ... must admit still cough at times. I orignially tried Diovan HCT 80/12.5, but that prevented me from jogging or ... Bp 150/98. Now it is 117/80, with Lotrel while on Diovan it was 107/60....

  75. White coat syndrome 25th February 2004
    ... I am on two different blood pressure medications, Diovan and Clonidine. I'm trying to learn not to get stressed...
    ... I am on two different blood pressure medications, Diovan and Clonidine. I'm trying to learn not to get stressed...
    ... I am on two different blood pressure medications, Diovan and Clonidine. I'm trying to learn not to get stressed...

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