http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21827 I have been on Diovan for about three months now, and it has lowered my blood pressure. Unfortunately, I am experiencing a side effect (I think) from the medicine. About eight months ago I had two inguinal hernias repaired. It was not until I started taking Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:23:11 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21827?item=9594 I started taking Diovan back in January and 30 days later couldn't walk, or even stand up out of a chair alone! I stopped taking the Diovan as soon as I realized it might be my problem. The arthritis in my knee, foot and back became more painful and my http://www.medications.com/effect/view/21827?item=9594