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Amlodipine / valsartan and Weight Gain: What Users Say

Brand names: Exforge

Weight gain: mentioned by 5 users (8.3%)

Based on user experiences from 60 Amlodipine / valsartan reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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tiredness 23.3%
cough 16.7%
swelling 15.0%
dizziness 10.0%
nausea 8.3%
weight gain 8.3%
headaches 6.7%
heart palpitations 6.7%
tingling 6.7%
chest pain 5.0%

Reviews for Amlodipine / valsartan

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • dgi...
  • January 6, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I am 52 years old and have struggled with chronic high blood pressure for about 6 years. I have used Exforge as a supplement blood pressure medication for about 2 years. At the dosage of 10/160 mg, I did experience some swelling and weight gain, but it was manageable. However, after recently (45 days ago) being increased to 10/320 mg dosage, I immediately developed an almost constant dry, unproductive, and painful cough, very sore throat, sinus problems, some additional swelling, and unprecedented tiredness. I will stop taking this medication due to the uncontrollable coughing, sore throat, and resulting headache. The higher dosage did assist in dropping my lower number, but the side effects are too excessive. I will seek other alternatives."

6 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • October 5, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "I used Exforge for approx 2 months at first. It was ok, no real side effects, but after 2 months could hardly walk as muscles in legs were so sore. Also, weight gain approx 5 kilos. After I stopped taking the medicine, within 2 days the sore legs stopped. Still having trouble losing weight gain."

1 / 10
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  • Nai...
  • April 21, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "I am on Exforge for the past 6 months. I am happy with the results, especially after taking Lodoz and didn't see any positive results. However, like many have mentioned in this post, I am also having a dry cough and phlegm, which was not there before, plus weight gain at a slow pace. I am a bit concerned about this."

5 / 10
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  • las...
  • December 28, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "Been on Exforge 5/165 for 3 months. Too tired all the time and gained 10 lbs. Will try 20 mg Prinivil and report back. Exforge did keep blood pressure down, but I had a bad side effect."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • April 29, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Exforge with another medication for about 7 months. It has worked well for me. I recently have had some weight gain and swelling in my hands and lower legs."

7 / 10
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