Started taking drug 4months ago after a prolonged use of Hyzaar and found this to be working quite well. Previously was subject to spiking of B/P to stroke levels, but despite extreme stress situations, moving, husband repeatedly hospitalized, I have not had any problems and have been maintaining a BP of 120/80 for past 3 months. Published: September 20, 2007 ::

This drug has caused the most minor injury or small pin size skin puncture to bleed out of control. Even when I applied a bandage or pressure it did not stop the bleeding immediately but took abotu 15 to 20 min. This drung really worked to control my blood pressure and I had no side effects other than this bleeding problem which really worried me. The only other problem was the difficulty I had getting this drug out of the blister packets because of my arthiritis in my hands. Published: December 07, 2007 ::

Taking this medication along with tarka 420 my blood pressure has stayed around 117/75 for over 3 years. Published: November 03, 2007 ::

I've been on Micardis for a few months, with very good results as far as BP numbers go. However, I have had horrible muscle cramps, including feeling like I "threw my back out" after NOT having injured it. I didn't realize that these symptoms were potential side effects of this medicine until recently. I will likely not discontinue use of it as I have had otherwise positive results. Published: March 09, 2008 ::

With Micardis, my blood pressure changed in a short amount of time. I was "back to normal" so to speak 120/80 in about 4 weeks upon my revisit to the doctor. I haven't experienced any side effects thus far and believe that this drug works for HBP for those that can take it depending on case by case basis. Published: January 10, 2008 ::

I have small headace when takinng. but my blood pressure has been under 120/80. Published: July 02, 2008 ::

Much preferable to the 1st drug I took for HBP, Vasotec. Vasotec left me feeling tired, fatigued & unwilling to execise as I normally did, despite a low 5 mg dose. No side effects with Micardis after almost 3 years, maybe a slight increase in itchiness, but am not really sure. Best thing is HBP is under control ! Published: June 16, 2008 ::

i thought iwas gonna die when my doc diagonised hypertension, that changed when i started taking this drug Published: March 19, 2008 ::

My creatinine level has decreased with this drug--however, my blood pressure has increased and fluctuates quite a bit daily. Before Micardis, it ran around 110-115/50-60. Now it isn't unusual for it to run 130-140/60-100. Published: November 26, 2007 ::

been taking Micardis for 4 years now.Seems to keep blood pressure in a normal range for most of the day but as the evening goes on and it gets closer to my next dose pressure goes up to about 157/92 (I take my meds at night) Have told The doc this many times did not seemed concerned until my last echo cardigram showed my aortic artery is now measured at a 4.3 diameter and normal is 3.5 this has me very concerned about the length of time Micardis is working for me in a 24 hour period. Don't think I would have noticed this if I took my meds in morning. Well now Ive been put on bystolic a beta blocker just took my first dose tonight. I can't help but think that Micardis has played some part in my aortic artery problem since it was not keeping my pressure down all the time.I would recommend for everyone to check their pressure a couple of hours before your next dose just to be safe. and also after a stressful day your med if working properly should hold your pressure to normal regardless of stress level. wish they would package it to be alittle easier to get out of blister pack. Published: December 01, 2008 ::