Here is a collection of user reviews for the medication Avalide sorted by most helpful. 
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How long does it take for this drug to take effect. Published: September 27, 2007 ::
Avalide controls my blood pressure problem. I never know that I have taken it. Published: September 25, 2007 ::
Has helped lower my BP. But maybe to low. I have developed dizzyness and now am having problems with my vision (blurry) My arms are also going numb at night. Had this problem with another BP drug. Would like to know if anyone else has the vision problem. Published: May 29, 2008 ::
light headed, dizzy sometimes and hot flashes. Published: February 14, 2008 ::
controlled my blood pressure essentially but I had persistent abdominal pain no matter what time of day I took it. Finally gave up and we are changing meds. Published: November 15, 2007 ::
I am a 54 year old male and I have been taking 150 mg dose of Avalide (with 100mg of Tenormin) for 8 months.Side affects include dizziness, muscle cramps, tightness in chest and hands going dumb when sleeping. I have good days and bad days with the side affects. The medication has for the most part worked in keeping blood pressure low. BP before Avalide was anywhere from 160-180 over 115, it is now in the 120-130 over 80-90 range. Published: December 26, 2008 ::
I had muscle and joint pain, water retention, and it never did help lower my blood pressure if fact back in Nov. 2007 to this day here Feb.14th,08 I was on 125mg's and now am on 300mg's. Just took my first Avalide a few minutes ago and am feeling drowsy...won't know the other affects till later on in the week but will be back. I shall see if this is going to work for in the next 8 weeks. Published: February 14, 2008 ::
Avalide never brought my blood pressure to a desireable level. Caused my tongue and lips to swell. It also made me very tired. Published: February 24, 2008 ::
I have been this medication for approximately 7 years and just had the diuretic increased to 50mg. Just takes some time to adjust to lower BP only effect has been unusual tiredness but manageable Published: January 10, 2008 ::
I had muscle and joint pain, water retention, and it never did help lower my blood pressure Published: December 08, 2007 ::
My Dr put me on Avalide about a year ago. My pressure was in the upper 140's and the lower 80's. Initially my pressure dropped about 10 points overall but lately only about 5. Also lately I have been having tightness in my chest and my arm and hand have been going to sleep at night. I thought I was develping heart problems, Thank God I read your reviews and found a man taking Avalide that was having the exact same symptoms.I am 62 and am in good health overall I walk and use a treadmill 3 or 4 times a week. Published: January 27, 2009 ::
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Have not had any side effects other than occasional lightheadedness if I get up too fast. Published: October 29, 2007 ::