Tarka User Reviews

Tarka User Reviews

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Comment from: Female (Caregiver)

I'm on the highest dose once per day. It has not lowered my BP even 1 point. Published: October 28, 2007 ::

Comment from: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

Severe constipation Published: September 30, 2007 ::

Comment from: yphsby, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

control of high blood pressure is not steady, sometimes great other times not very good at all. Published: December 20, 2008 ::

Comment from: manrole, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

I have used Tarka for more than 3 yrs and my blood pressure has been stabilized with no spikes upward for the past three years Published: December 06, 2007 ::

Comment from: mssoto111, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)

I have been Tarka2 for almost 5 years now.It keeps my blood pressure under control.The only side effects I had was headaches, which went away after the first 3 months. Published: January 08, 2009 ::

Comment from: cturning6ubc6b, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

I am allergic to many meds so I stay with what works and has no side effects for me Published: January 07, 2009 ::

Comment from: Robin, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1-6 months (Patient)

Tarka worked well to reduce my blood pressure for the couple of months I was on it. I had to stop taking it though b/c it caused me to have frequent upper respiratory illnesses and I developed a severe persistent cough. I coughed all day and all night, nothing relieved it until I stopped taking the Tarka. It is listed a possible side effect. I dont know why this side effect affected me so severely. Published: March 19, 2008 ::

Comment from: 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)

I HAVE USED THIS DRUG FOR 8 YEARS, AND IT HAS KEPT MY BLOOD PRESSURE AT AN AVERAGE OF 115/70, BEFORE I STARTED TAKING IT MY # WAS 140/90. MY DR. SAID I PROBABLY INCREASED MY LIFE BY 10 YEARS BECAUSE I STARTED CONTROLLING MY BLOOD PRESSURE WHEN I WAS 38 YR.OLD. Published: March 08, 2008 ::

Comment from: 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1-2 years (Patient)

I have been on this for 1 year now and it has worked perfectly. BP down to 120/77 from 160/100. Published: February 12, 2008 ::

Comment from: loubell2_2000, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

I had been taking Tarka for about 3 years and found it kept my blood pressure under control. About 8 months ago, I joined Weight Watchers, used their Core Plan, and have lost a total of 31 pounds. As a result, my blood pressure has dropped a considerable amount, due to the weight loss. My doctor and I are extremely satisfied with this medication. Published: November 13, 2007 ::

Comment from: mflynn6680, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

Overall, I have very happy with Tarka. I started with the lower dose and am now on the higher dose of 4/240. But now I have to take another bp med (Diovan-80mg) in the evening to keep my bp low until the morning dose of Tarka. I am still not sure if both will work together ok. Published: December 23, 2008 ::

Comment from: Kim, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5-10 years (Patient)

I have taken this medication for several years and my bp is great. I take this along with Toprol XL. Published: May 11, 2008 ::

Comment from: bp, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 2-5 years (Patient)

This drug has worked well for me. however it is very expensive. has not became genric as of today. Published: March 23, 2009 ::


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