Diovan Users (Moxie, Zuzu, etc.)

Tamsin · 05-30-2003, 03:14 PM

OK, the Hyzaar is not working as well for me anymore.

Can you tell me if you are experiencing any fatigue or weight related issues with Diovan? I have my next follow up appointment in a couple of week and I'm thinking of asking the doctor if I can try this.

Most meds make be tired and I have had so much trouble losing weight since I was put on them. I'm hoping Diovan HCT may be different.

Thanks!

zuzu8 · 05-30-2003, 06:42 PM

Hi Tamsin- Too bad the Hyzaar isn't doing it anymore...but join the club! I've been through beta blockers, ACEs and diuretics with horrendous side effects all, although with each I DID get good BP control.

Now I'm on straight Diovan. (no HCTZ diuretic in it). 160mg.
LOVE it. No side effects whatsoever. Perfect BP numbers.

Had some palpitations for about 8 weeks when I first started it but they have long disappeared so I don't know if it was my body finally adjusting to a side effect of the med or just a co-incidence.

No fatigue. No 'nuthin'"!

You'll no doubt hear from Moxie shortly.....She takes Diovan HCT.

zuzu xxxx

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zuzu8 · 05-30-2003, 06:57 PM

P.S. Sunbird Owner and RRR are Benicar fans...maybe they'll give you their imput on this newest and latest addition to the ARB (angiotensin2 receptor blocker) family of drugs.

zuzu xxxx

Moxie75 · 05-30-2003, 08:07 PM

Hi Tamsen,

I have weight problems with all of them including Diovan..It is very hard to lose weight now that I have been on all meds..I hate it and I workout like a maniac and eat right too. The diovan is the best for me so far as far as side effects..Lisa

Tamsin · 05-30-2003, 11:11 PM

Thanks, guys!

Zuzu: Interesting thing about the palps. I have suffered from PVCs for ages but ever since I started taking magnesium they have become infrequent. That said, I would not welcome that problem again as I tend to get freaked out. Hmmm... I guess I can always try.

Moxie: Hang in. I work out (not quite as much as you) but I know how you feel about the struggle. The worst part for me is having my doctor berate me for not losing *more* weight! I don't know what part of the equation he doesn't understand!

Anyway, thanks again and good luck to all!