Edarbyclor (blood Pressure Medication)
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This is a relatively new medication, one reason I'm reluctant to take any drug. Once thousands (millions) of people have taken a drug, over a longer time than they've originally been tested, a much broader (more accurate) picture is available.

I've been prescribed at least three medications, over the years, that have been yanked from the market for safety reasons, and don't want this to happen again! The previous blood pressure med.'s I've taken have all had side effects I couldn't tolerate (dizziness, syncope, tiredness, water retention, etc,). Very frustrating! I trust my doctor, but no one knows what the "real world" results will look like, early on. Also, drug reps are hired to be pretty persuasive! I just want BP control with no (or tolerable) side effects!!

So far, I'm experiencing some tiredness and dizziness, but relatively mild. I've been on Edarbyclor for a couple of weeks (one downside: it's very expensive, "tho I was given samples). There are a few other symptoms which may also be related, but I don't want to jump to conclusions without being pretty sure.

Is there anyone out there that's been taking this med. for longer, who's willing to share her/his experiences? I'd like to hear about them! -- Also, I've heard that this med. has been used in Japan for about 5 years. Wonder how to find out, and what their stat.'s are?!

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My doctor prescribed this medication called Edarbyclor after no other meds worked to control my high blood pressure. After almost 30 days I’ve now landed myself in the hospital with dehydration and dangerously low blood pressure. This medication is very powerful and can really ruin your kidneys if you don’t drink enough fluids. I just wanna get out of here but am on day 2 and my BP readings are still low.

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Re: Mike (# 9)

I cannot get to sleep at night because of palpitations. Stopped one night and heart was fine.

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Hi, I just wanted to share my story. I have been taken edarbyclor for one year. I feel wonder with the meds. At the beginning I was weighing 211 I have dropped down to 198.

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I was taking it as well it had me dizzy and gave me headache but I got on the EDARBYCLOR 40/12.5MG tablets that's been doing me great.... Only downside I had with this one was headache when I wake up so I switched the time that I would normally take it which was before bed time .
I started taking it when I wake up rather than before bed time no more headaches, here and there I'd experience a mild unbalanced feeling but not severe at all. Also you may contact the manufacturer for a discount.... I only pay$ 25 out of pocket my insurance covers their portions, the manufacturer also leave me with just 25 bucks to pay not bad at all.

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Re: JIM (# 25)

edarbyclor 40mg/12.5 every morning and amlodipine 5mg.
causing leg and finger cramps and hypotension {80/60).
what do u recommend????

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I AM TAKING EDARBYCLOR 40MG/12.5 AND AMLODIPINE 5MG TABS. I AM HAVING BPS OF 80/60 AND AVG OF 130/86 . WHAT SHOULD I DO? TAKING EDARBYCLO IN AM AND AMLODIPINE IN PM. WHAT SHOULD DO ABOUT CRAMPS ANF HYPOTENSION??

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I've been taking it for a month 1/2, now I get mild dizziness & headaches at times. As far as the price goes, look online using the medication's name for a discount. The price for me was 200 plus dollars total. After my insurance it cost me $71, but with the discount that I found online using the med's name, I only pay $15. My blood pressure is fine now - I'm averaging 119-121/77-80. Prior to that it was 138-142 / 92-100. One of the major downsides for me is "Gout". OMG my feet kill me daily. When I first wake up, after being on my feet at work then rest, upon getting back up from break OMG the pain is excruciating...but once I start walking back on them, it becomes less painful.

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I was taking Edarbyclor 40/20 once daily with 5mg of Amlodipine. It had my BP down as low as 120/70. I found out that Amlodipine was causing ankle swelling and severe knee pain. I ended up in the Hospital with Renal failure and Rhabdomyolysis. I think that Edarbyclor works too well and saw readings of 80/50 at night. I stopped both while in the Hospital and now I only take 80mgs of Valsartan in the morning. My BP is 160/90 at first in the am and it goes down to 140/80. I will never take Amlodipine again. Between nausea, thinning hair and severe knee pain, they were talking about a knee replacement! I stopped Amlodipine and my knees are 100% better. I don't know what to try next, I have been on Benazapril HCTZ, Lisinopril and Ibersartan, all while taking Amlodipine together. Edarbyclor is the only one that really worked, but I am afraid to take it. Valsartan doesn't give me all of the side effects, but one dose a day isn't effective. Sometimes I think that I would rather just have high BP. So many side effects....

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I've tried it twice and each time I get a feeling of tiredness and lethargy. Anytime I start moving (a short walk, etc) I feel nauseous and I'm
About to pass outs I think it may be too strong. I o

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It does in fact, make me feet swell so much that it's hard to walk.

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I have been taking 40/25 dose for 3 weeks. First two weeks BP went from 200/78 to 124/50 in 3 days and just a little sick tummy and a few dizzy. Now in week 3 vomited for 1 day and the runs for 1 and suddenly it just quit. Now 3 days later, feeling weak, sick tummy off and on, and sleeping a lot. I have been skipping doses now and then. I am going to try taking 1 every 3 days. I have been through at least 15 meds and still take 2 others as well. Not sure feeling so icky is worth it........ If I don't feel better in a few days, going back to the doc. PS. I am on Part D & doc sent me to All Care and I pay $25.00 a month.

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I have been taking Edarbylcor and carvedilol (sp?) for almost a year now and do not have many side effects at all from it, except for the occasional dizzy spell which doesn't last long. I do find that I am more tired than I used to be, but that being said, this drug is working better for me than what I used to be on which was a combo of Lisinopril htcz and Verapamil. I had been on those two drugs for a long time and my HPB was not in a good place. I am happy with it so far, except for the price of it. I have a pharmacy that uses a coupon, otherwise it would cost me $615 for a 90 day supply. My insurance will not cover it. Good luck!

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In hospital now. Bp dropped to 85/55. Getting lightheaded.

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Could you share more. I'm on Med for a few weeks now. Some side effects.

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Your doctor should have given you a 30day voucher and savings card. I got 30 days free and will only cost $25 a month after that. Haven't noticed any side effects yet but only been on it for a little over a week. I do notice a weird smell to the pills, though.

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I've been using it for a bit less than two years and have had no significant side effects. And it works better than any other hypertension meds I've tried. I'm staying with it although it's pretty expensive.

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I never swollen ankles in my life! After taking edarbyclor I noticed that my ankles were swollen and even driving Acari for 45 minutes it would swell like a balloon! I decided to stop and see if the swelling will go away as well as airing on my left ear! Some medications can be worse than the disease! I hope to find answers since I am not a pharmacologist. All the best

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I have been on edarbyclor for about 3 months now and i will tell you it's the best medication for my BP. I used to be in the 140 - 160/90- 110 with lisinopril and HCTZ with chest pain, headache and dizziness. Since i started this medication, that stuff disappeared and my Bp has been in 115 /74 average. It does makes some people really sick with nausea, dizziness or heart palpitations. It did give me heart palpitations after 3 days of taking it and then stopped. Since then i have been okay, i swear.

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I've been taking Edarbyclor for about two years and it's worked better than any other hypertension med I've tried. But it costs like sin. I'm covered by Medicare Part D and the cost is about $125/month before the deductible. That's more than $4 a pill and an obscene price.

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All medications have side effects. The physicians have to weigh their benefits against the risks and side effects. After all, they are MEDICATIONS manufactured by pharmaceutical companies, and not a FOOD item, so you cannot expect to take a medication, that has no side effects. You can only hope that YOU do not get those side effects, or at least not intolerable ones.

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