I have been using Altace for a few years. It worked on bringing my BP down to a safe level. I was at the low end of high. After reading the other reviews, I now believe that the itching I have on my lower legs may be a side effect. I take a Zyrtec once every 4-5 days and stops the itching. I also have the dry cough mostly at night. I also have decreased sexual desire(I'm 43) but I don't see this m...
CarlZ | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/7/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Although the benefits outweigh the risks the side effects have been intense. Vertigo while driving and coughing with gagging and some nausea have been experienced. Another side effect is a feeling of well being...perhaps being more relaxed due to decreased BP does that.
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g | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/6/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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[email protected] | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/6/2008
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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FLORES | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/3/2008
Condition: Kidney Problem caused by Body Tissue Disease-Scleroderma
Overall rating 4.0
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IT IS OKAY
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catseye231 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/31/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have had no problems with this medicine. I have tried three different kinds and this works best.
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tobylady | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/31/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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papabear182 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/27/2007
Condition: Nondiabetic Proteinuric Nephropathy
Overall rating 5.0
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MiMi | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/10/2007
Condition: Kidney Disease from Diabetes
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on this drug for 3 years for prevention of kidney disease from diabetes. I think it has helped, although my diabetes is basically under control. My blood pressure has always been low normal and remains so with the altace. I'm a happy camper right now.
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HJ | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/29/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Been taking this for 2 weeks so its efficacy is still in question. I will know more in a month. The side effects have been miserable,,,extreme dizziness and some flashing pain in my right temple from time to time. Will give it another week and if the dizziness does not end it will be time to find a new drug for my hypertension.
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connie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/28/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/27/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I had been on Altace for 2 yrs with zero side effects and great BP readings. We recently changed health care providers and this provider wont cover Altace at least initially. My doc prescribed Lisinopril as a generic, after reading the reviews on this drug I think I'll pass on Lisinopril.
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debra12203 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/16/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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at my last monthly doctors visit my blood pressure was still high. ive been having terrible headaches that wake me up at night i dont know what to attribute them to. i also take neurontin and seroquel.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/16/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I went from 10mg to 20mg and back to 10mg. My pressure is now 110/68. I do feel fatigue, but I take a number of medications, so who knows. Worth the effort for the lower pressure.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/14/2007
Condition: Heart Failure After a Heart Attack
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/13/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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fitz | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/13/2007
Condition: Heart Failure After a Heart Attack
Overall rating 5.0
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have taken for several years and satisfied with results
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/12/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I have been on this drug for two years. My blood pressure is like a roller coaster. It certainly has not controlled my blood pressure to within 10 points.I also experience itching of the skin all over my body which I did not know what to attribute it to.
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baydac | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
11/11/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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Neo | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/8/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Altace caused a terrible Eczema type rash which gradually worsened until it became unbearable...
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sanpablokid | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
11/7/2007
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I often have dry, itchy skin and did not associate it with Altace until reading the attached reviews. I wil speak with my Doctor.
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