How do members experience Valsartan?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Elevated blood pressure 112 29
High blood pressure (hypertension) 112 22
Protein in urine (proteinuria) 4 1
Support heart health 3 1
Congestive heart failure 2 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Dizziness 2
Dizziness with hypotension upon standing 1
Dry mouth 1
Elevated blood pressure 1
Frequent urination 1
Heartburn 1

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 3
Moderate 1
Mild 10
None 43

Member evaluations

freedom38

evaluated on Feb 19, 2012

  • Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure (hypertension): Major
  • Side effects: Mild

healthshare

evaluated on Dec 21, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure (hypertension): Major
  • Side effects: None

Geordie

evaluated on May 28, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
  • Side effects: Mild