I started about 1 month ago and my B/P went down almost immediately. However, I now have very noticable bags under my eyes that I never had before. I heard of one other person having that same issue. Anyone else? Published: April 02, 2008 ::

I've used this drug for at leat 5 years now. I seem to have constant itching that is very annoying. It moves all over my body and has no rhyme or reason where it will itch next. I also have noticed bags under my eyes that are more prevalent then in the past. Published: April 27, 2008 ::

It works, only it will really lower your blood pressure too low. I think it gives me back pain too. Published: January 25, 2008 ::

I started using this drug due to a problem with a ongoinr caugh using altace 10 mg. once a day. Now using Atacand 16mg twicw a day. will report back. Published: October 15, 2007 ::

I suffer from HBP, have a right kidney with no artery and a left with 2 arteries. Left kidney had an angioplasty on top pole due to Renal artery stenosis and was successful. Had litle luck with other BP meds until Atacand. It has worked, beautifully . Take it 16 mg in AM and 16mg before bed . BP's are at los 130's over 70's . Yes, have developed the under eye bags that I never had before .. Hard time getting insurance to cover but State programs will .. It works. Published: April 11, 2008 ::

Ive read here that some people are experiencing bags under the eyes while on this med. Im 31 and have been on the medication for 6 years now. Ive noticed severe under eye bags during this time even though Ive no weight on (Hypertension is a family condition unfortunatly). Im reading this and thinking - 'Wow, how come I never associated them to the drug until now. They do upset me constantly. I had always been complimented on my lovely eyes in the past, now they are ugly. Does anyone know if I come off the drug do the bags go too? It works great besides - BP was 220/125 and now 130/80. No other side affects. Published: September 15, 2008 ::

I am 31 yrs. of age and I started atacand 16mg a day when I was 22 or 23. Now I suffer with high cholesterol and high tryglcerydes. I am not over weight and I watch what I eat. I just read that the water reducing agent in here may raise my tryglcerydes. I will report back after working closely with my doctor. Published: February 01, 2008 ::

Started 2 1/2 years ago after being over-prescribed other drugs (clonidine, benicar, diltiazem..) & it seems to have the desired result, although one unpleasant side-effect is a loud pulse sound after about 4/5 hours after taking it (8 mg). Published: October 26, 2007 ::

I have been on other blood pressure meds .and my pressure would always go to low causing me dizziness,lightheadness, since I have been on Atacand for about 2 months now I have been doing very well. Published: January 05, 2008 ::

i have been taking this drug for three months and have the same baggibg under the eyes as others along with small sweeling pockets under my skin in different areas. they go away usually in a day and then show up some where else. cant get an answer. has any one else had these symptoms. a reply would be appreciated Published: October 09, 2008 ::

It is interesting to see that I have been experiencing all of the side effects. Could not understand why I have been so very light headed and was becoming very concerned. I have also started to experience back pains which I had when taking another medication. I have also experienced the same stomach problems I did when taking another medication; bags have also started to develop under my eyes. Published: June 13, 2008 ::