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Amlodipine besylate + Valsartan

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Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
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Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
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Effectiveness of Exforge by Condition

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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 Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much 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:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
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:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
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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19 Aug 2017	Has been a great control for my blood pressure, but now worried about long term side effects. —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
24 Nov 2010	caused blood pressure to go too low. Swelling and aching of lower legs to toes. —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
12 Sep 2010	swelling hands,ankle, muscle weakness, dry mouth, vision problems and cold. —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 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. —Posted by hal Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use