Fourth day of useage. second day, i had to break the pill in half to 20 MG. Original doseage was 40 MG. I felt a rapid heart beat all night after taking the 40 MG's. Past three days, using the 20 MG, I feel as though my body has calmed down. I find more frequent calls for urination, although I realize it is a dieuretic.i have a return appointment with the Dr. next week, we will determine the results of the Micardis HC. I will be back with the update. Published: February 15, 2008 ::

It helps to drink a large amount of water with the pill. Best when taken first thing in the morning. Remember to stay hydrated on this med, I can become dehydrated on it. Published: January 04, 2008 ::

My doctor first prescribed 80/12.5 to me. I could barely function, I nearly fainted and felt horrible. I cut it in half and take it at bedtime and feel some better. Published: May 16, 2008 ::

I experianced fatigue and it appeared to affect my short term memory. I stopped taking it because I was tired all the time. Once I stopped taking it my energy level increased. The drug did reduce my blood pressure significantly. It went from borderline high to perfect. Published: April 11, 2008 ::

no dizziness, only slight problems when I stand up too fast. Blood pressure went from chronically high to consistently perfect! I have more energy now, and feel better than I have in years Published: September 17, 2008 ::

Very effective in controlling my blood pressure,side effects go away soon after you get used to it,about 2 weeks for me,packaging could be designed a little better,but does make sense, the drug is very moisture sensitive. Published: March 16, 2008 ::

increased heartburn and nausea Published: January 17, 2008 ::

I was given this after I developed a cough on the ace inhibitor. I like this much better. Published: October 28, 2007 ::

seemed to develope a cough. has anyone else experienced this? Published: November 06, 2008 ::

While taking this drug I have exsperianced painful urination and a onion like spell when urinating. Published: April 07, 2008 ::

This medicine has worked very well for me, the packinging needs to be re-vamped, as it is very hard to get out unless you have scissors. Very pricy even with insurance, Nees to come up with a generic Published: February 29, 2008 ::

i have taken this for almost 3 years, it got my bp down to normal, but the side effects were terrible. hives and rash jyper active, dizzy, swelling in hands, happens most at night no sleep. if you take pain killers and anti inflamitory meds do not take this!!!!!!!! Published: February 19, 2009 ::

i was the guy who wrote on a review down below about my first day. well here i am about 4 weeks later and my bp dropped to the best of 123 over 96. it never went further than that yet, but this drug is good and the swelling in my hands went totally down and i have no headaches anymore. i am going to stop smoking next week (try anyway) but by doing that that should lower my pressure back to normal. i took a blood test, ekg, a chest xray and a physical yesterday so maybe something could be wrong because of my high blood pressure , but ill wait and see. wish me luck. i think smoking has alot to do with it though. all in all though this drug did its job. no swelling ,headaches, and i am not tired anymore. i highly recommend this drug for high blood pressure! hope this helps. take care, kenny Published: January 20, 2009 ::