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Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.79	6.19	2.78	33
Lisinopril	5.91	5.58	3.38	91
Micardis	5.82	5.7	4.96	17
Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
Losartan Potassium	3.18	4.43	5.24	38

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Micardis, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	8.3%	5.6%	69.4%	8.3%	8.3%
Balance/Equilibrium	5.7%	11.4%	51.4%	22.9%	8.6%
Blood Pressure	8.6%	34.3%	28.6%	20%	8.6%
Breathing	2.8%	2.8%	61.1%	30.6%	2.8%
Confidence	0%	8.6%	68.6%	17.1%	5.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	2.8%	8.3%	58.3%	22.2%	8.3%
Digestion	5.7%	0%	57.1%	20%	17.1%
Emotional Well-being	2.8%	11.1%	55.6%	19.4%	11.1%
Energy	2.8%	11.1%	38.9%	27.8%	19.4%
Eyesight	2.9%	14.3%	48.6%	22.9%	11.4%
Memory	5.7%	11.4%	60%	5.7%	17.1%
Mental Clarity	0%	11.4%	51.4%	22.9%	14.3%
Pain	5.6%	0%	63.9%	16.7%	13.9%
Patience	0%	11.4%	62.9%	20%	5.7%
Sexual Health	0%	11.1%	63.9%	13.9%	11.1%
Skin Complexion	2.9%	2.9%	74.3%	14.3%	5.7%
Sleep	2.8%	5.6%	55.6%	22.2%	13.9%
Stress Level	0%	17.1%	48.6%	22.9%	11.4%

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Commonly Reported Micardis Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	67.7%	19.4%	3.2%	3.2%	6.5%
Anxiety	57.1%	9.5%	28.6%	0%	4.8%
Asthma	80.6%	12.9%	0%	3.2%	3.2%
Blurred Vision	38.1%	14.3%	28.6%	9.5%	9.5%
Breathing Difficulties	60%	20%	15%	0%	5%
Cold Hands and/or Feet	61.3%	6.5%	19.4%	9.7%	3.2%
Cold Symptoms	61.9%	19%	0%	14.3%	4.8%
Confusion	66.7%	4.8%	14.3%	9.5%	4.8%
Constipation	72.7%	9.1%	0%	18.2%	0%
Depression	50%	25%	15.6%	6.2%	3.1%
Diarrhea	76.2%	14.3%	4.8%	4.8%	0%
Dizziness	58.1%	22.6%	9.7%	9.7%	0%
Drowsiness	53.1%	6.2%	18.8%	18.8%	3.1%
Fatigue	50%	6.2%	21.9%	18.8%	3.1%
Fever	80%	5%	15%	0%	0%
Gas	42.9%	19%	23.8%	14.3%	0%
Headache	64.5%	16.1%	9.7%	6.5%	3.2%
Insomnia	54.8%	19.4%	16.1%	0%	9.7%
Irregular Heartbeat	50%	15%	30%	5%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	54.8%	12.9%	9.7%	9.7%	12.9%
Loss of Taste	77.4%	6.5%	9.7%	3.2%	3.2%
Mood Swings	60%	5%	20%	10%	5%
Muscle Cramping	35%	15%	25%	10%	15%
Nausea	80.6%	9.7%	6.5%	0%	3.2%
Sensitivity to Light	50%	25%	0%	20%	5%
Sexual Dysfunction	60%	5%	15%	15%	5%
Skin Rash	81.8%	18.2%	0%	0%	0%
Slow Heartbeat	71%	12.9%	12.9%	3.2%	0%
Stomach Ache	65%	20%	10%	0%	5%

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Less Commonly Reported Micardis Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	51.6%	16.1%	16.1%	12.9%	3.2%
Anemia	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	58.1%	12.9%	16.1%	12.9%	0%
Cough	67.7%	16.1%	12.9%	0%	3.2%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	40.6%	28.1%	25%	6.2%	0%
Elevated Blood Sugar	83.9%	3.2%	9.7%	3.2%	0%
Fever	90.9%	0%	9.1%	0%	0%
Gout	90.3%	3.2%	3.2%	0%	3.2%
Hair Growth	67.7%	19.4%	6.5%	3.2%	3.2%
Heartburn	61.3%	16.1%	16.1%	3.2%	3.2%
Irregular Heartbeat	72.7%	0%	9.1%	18.2%	0%
Kidney Damage	96.8%	0%	0%	3.2%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	45.2%	22.6%	12.9%	3.2%	16.1%
Reduced Libido	50%	30%	0%	20%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	72.7%	9.1%	18.2%	0%	0%
Stuffy Nose	48.4%	29%	16.1%	3.2%	3.2%
Swelling around the Eyes	67.7%	12.9%	16.1%	0%	3.2%
Swelling of Extremities	72.7%	9.1%	9.1%	0%	9.1%

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Episodes since taking Micardis

Since taking Micardis Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Blindness	1.6%
Fall	3.2%

Hospitalization

0.8%

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23 Apr 2013	I feel terrible on Micardis, extreme fatigue, muscle aches, sore joints, sinusitis, and generally feel like I have a fu —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
16 Mar 2013	SINCE STARTING THIS MED, I'VE HAS DRY MOUTH ,SWELLING OF LIPS, TONGUE AND THROAT , WHEEZING , DIZZINESS ,INSOMNIA ,VISION PROBLEMS & MUCH MORE !!! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
08 Sep 2012	I only took Micardis for two days. Had I taken it for a third day I would have died. The side effects included Insomnia but I had hideously vivid nightmares (work that one out). NO appetite whatsoever, completely dry mouth (no saliva), depression, anxiety. I lay on my bed all day unable to do anything. On the third day my Doctor looked at me and screamed "have you taken it today?" He relaxed when I said "no". I met my brother a fortnight later and he was alarmed and screamed "what has happened?". It probably took me the best part of 2 month to COMPLETELY recover. —Posted by Alan Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
05 Nov 2011	I WAS TAKING 40MG DR SAID HE WANTED TO INCREASE IT TO 80 I WENT ALONG WITH IT BUT BY THE END OF 2 MONTHS I WAS WHEEZING AND SHORT OF BREATH HEARTBEAT WAS SCARY SLOW LEGS ANKLES FEET HUGE WITH SWELLING AND FLUID RETENTION.. IN THAT 2 MONTHS I HAD A HUGE GOUT ATTACK WHICH MADE ME UNABLE TO WALK, Doctor PUT ME ON CRESTOR AND SIDE EFFECTS OF CRESTOR INCAPACITATED ME.. with thigh pain so severe I COULDN'T WALK WITH OUT CRYING OUT I HAD RAISED CREATNINE LEVELS AND REDUCED KIDNEY FUNCTION. I TOOK MYSELF OFF All MEDICATION AND THE THIGH MUSCLE PAIN REDUCED THE BACK ACHE SUBSIDED , MY ANKLES AND FEET DID NOT SWELL AS MUCH.. I DISCOVERED Co-Q10 and within a few days of taking 1 capsule twice a day the thigh pain was beginning to lessen, I NOW TAKE REGULAR Co-Q10 and stick to panadol for pain , my blood pressure was high for a time but I refuse to take any medication which has side effects like Micardis and they all appear to have the same effects.. so I take 20mg of fusamide about every third day. —Posted by AUSSIE_CHI Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use