Terrible side effects. Significant hair loss, weight gain (only around middle) listlessness, dizzyness, just horrible. I take supplements now exclusively and even though drs. seem to prefer the "easy fix", I feel like myself again...with normal readings to boot. Published: October 26, 2007 ::

Originally, I was on Diovan/HCT 160/12.5.which lowered mu pressure SOME down to 140/76 and I had NO side effects! It was very easy to take and I Taught High School, daily, with NO problems. But, my doctor INSISTED that I lower the pressure MORE and gave me 320/12.5 which I am on now...This dosage is UN-bearable. I have rapid, then slow breathing, dizziness, light headed, stomach weight gain, larger arms...But my doctor would not reduce the meds. I wrote him a letter explaining all of this then called him, explaining, that I was in and out of the ER because of the increased pill. I wanted and asked the doctor to Please return me to the lower dosage that I felt worked well for ME...This doctor refused and refused to refill any more pills. When I called his office he told me to find another doctor. I am forced to break the pills half until I can find another doctor. The 320/12.5, somehow, are NOT Chemically the same as the 160/12.5 which I HAD NOT PROBLEMS WITH. msbobbie55@hotmail.com Published: January 10, 2008 ::

Took it for a week..was difficult to get my mouth to say what my mind was thinking..after 2 weeks the pain in my back, neck and bones became chronic and unbearable...discontiued after 3 weeks and I now feel 'normal'.......wouldn't recommend to anyone Published: April 21, 2008 ::

could Diovan be the cause of blurriness of vision, tiredness and some muscle weakness. Published: January 17, 2008 ::

I was regulated with this drug in a little more than a week. I have been on it for 4 years, its fantastic. Published: December 07, 2007 ::

I developed a chronic cough that lasted 18 months.This cough would go on for a half hour every single night and resulted in loosening the muscles in my vagina and rectum, causing fecal incontinence. I stopped taking Diovan and the horrific cough and resulting incontinence went away within 3 days. Went to many doctors however not one caught that the cough was caused by Diovan. Found out that this was a side effect on my own thru reading. Diovan did a lot of damage to my body, however I am getting better. Published: December 22, 2008 ::

This medication controlls my BP but the side effects are getting worse. I have been on this medication for about 2 + yrs. now and the pain in my joints, muscles and back have been getting extremely worse. I can't get out of bed without limping, I am in severe pain when I walk and most of the time I want to sleep. Before I started taking this medicine I was very active. Even my hair is beginning to fall out more and my headaches have gotten worse. I have had so many tests done to find the root of my problems and everything was negative. I believe it is all a result of taking Diovan HCT. I am going to have the doctor change it to see if the pain goes away. Published: September 18, 2008 ::

New to Diovan HCT since coughing spells w/Lisinopril. Started on 80mg/12.5mg, but needed to up it to 160/25 due to returning edema. Bloodwork is showing elevated liver enzymes now. Will be seeing MD for this next week. Could be side effect. I also have gained weight around my mid-section. Is this common and how long does it last? I can't afford to gain any extra weight. I'm also hypothyroid & have maintained my weight (albeit not what I would like) for the last 15 years. Recently had a hysterectomy to remove a mass also. I really don't need any more problems. Published: May 28, 2008 ::

I have been on this medication approximately 4 or 5 weeks. I have had nearly constant diarreah. Am I the only person with this problem? Published: February 10, 2008 ::