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Hyzaar

Losartan potassium + Hydrochlorothiazide

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Hyzaar	7.86	7.33	2.97	7
Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.79	6.19	2.78	33
Lisinopril	5.91	5.58	3.38	91
Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
Losartan Potassium	3.18	4.43	5.24	38

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Effectiveness of Hyzaar by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

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

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	87.5%	12.5%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	22.2%	33.3%	44.4%
Breathing	0%	0%	87.5%	12.5%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	11.1%	88.9%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	87.5%	12.5%	0%
Energy	0%	12.5%	62.5%	25%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	87.5%	12.5%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	87.5%	12.5%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	11.1%	0%	88.9%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	12.5%	75%	12.5%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	87.5%	12.5%	0%

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Commonly Reported Hyzaar Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Dizziness	87.5%	0%	12.5%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Headache	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Nausea	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Hyzaar Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Change in Weight	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Cough	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	66.7%	11.1%	0%	22.2%	0%
Fever	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Gout	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Hair Growth	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Heartburn	88.9%	0%	0%	11.1%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	87.5%	12.5%	0%	0%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	88.9%	0%	0%	0%	11.1%
Stuffy Nose	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Hyzaar

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15 Apr 2011	Very satisfied because it maintained blood pressure for 3 years. —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
03 Aug 2010	I think I need to switch medications. This works alright but I don't find it particularly effective. —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
05 May 2010	When taking this blood pressure medication I often have to check if my blood pressure is under 110 of so my doctor doesn't not want me to take it for that day —Posted by Virgina Shelton Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
20 Feb 2009	Works well to control blood pressure but had sexual dysfunction side effect (major) —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