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Exforge

Amlodipine besylate + Valsartan

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4.7  Effectiveness
6.7  Side Effects
6.9  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 10 Exforge side effects and 7 Exforge benefits.

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Exforge, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 7.7% 69.2% 23.1% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 23.1% 46.2% 30.8% 0%
Blood Pressure 23.1% 15.4% 15.4% 15.4% 30.8%
Breathing 0% 7.7% 84.6% 7.7% 0%
Confidence 0% 7.7% 53.8% 38.5% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 53.8% 38.5% 7.7%
Digestion 0% 7.7% 84.6% 7.7% 0%
Emotional Well-being 7.7% 7.7% 53.8% 30.8% 0%
Energy 7.7% 15.4% 30.8% 23.1% 23.1%
Eyesight 0% 0% 69.2% 23.1% 7.7%
Memory 0% 0% 61.5% 30.8% 7.7%
Mental Clarity 0% 7.7% 46.2% 46.2% 0%
Pain 0% 15.4% 46.2% 15.4% 23.1%
Patience 0% 15.4% 61.5% 23.1% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 69.2% 30.8% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 15.4% 61.5% 15.4% 7.7%
Sleep 0% 23.1% 23.1% 53.8% 0%
Stress Level 0% 7.7% 61.5% 23.1% 7.7%
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Commonly Reported Exforge Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 83.3% 8.3% 0% 0% 8.3%
Anxiety 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 75% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 66.7% 8.3% 8.3% 0% 16.7%
Cold Symptoms 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Confusion 87.5% 0% 12.5% 0% 0%
Constipation 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 69.2% 23.1% 7.7% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 38.5% 30.8% 7.7% 23.1% 0%
Drowsiness 76.9% 15.4% 0% 7.7% 0%
Fatigue 38.5% 23.1% 7.7% 15.4% 15.4%
Fever 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Gas 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 76.9% 7.7% 15.4% 0% 0%
Insomnia 53.8% 23.1% 23.1% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 33.3% 25% 8.3% 16.7% 16.7%
Mood Swings 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 50% 12.5% 0% 12.5% 25%
Nausea 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 91.7% 8.3% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Exforge Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 50% 25% 0% 25% 0%
Anemia 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 58.3% 33.3% 8.3% 0% 0%
Cough 75% 0% 16.7% 8.3% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 25% 0% 25% 50% 0%
Elevated Blood Sugar 75% 8.3% 16.7% 0% 0%
Gout 91.7% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Heartburn 66.7% 8.3% 16.7% 8.3% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 50% 8.3% 16.7% 8.3% 16.7%
Reduced Libido 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Stuffy Nose 83.3% 0% 8.3% 8.3% 0%
Swelling around the Eyes 66.7% 25% 8.3% 0% 0%
Swelling of Extremities 60% 20% 20% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Exforge
19 Aug 2017 Has been a great control for my blood pressure, but now worried about long term side effects.
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24 Nov 2010 caused blood pressure to go too low. Swelling and aching of lower legs to toes.
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12 Sep 2010 swelling hands,ankle, muscle weakness, dry mouth, vision problems and cold.
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08 Jul 2010 I have light headedness but it is improving. I have noticed a decrease in my hematocrit but do not know if it is caused by the diuretic effect. I have also noticed a slight weight increase.
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