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Diovan Valsartan - High Blood Pressure |
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Diovan is in a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Diovan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.Diovan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) or heart failure. It is also used to reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.Diovan may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
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Most important information
about Diovan
Do not use Diovan without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. Diovan may cause injury and even death to the unborn baby if you take it during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using Diovan and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to valsartan, or if you are unable to urinate. Avoid drinking alcohol. Diovan can lower your blood pressure and may increase some of the side effects of Diovan. Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking Diovan, unless your doctor has told you to.
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How should I take Diovan?
Take Diovan exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.
Take Diovan with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Your kidney function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. |
What happens if I miss a dose of Diovan?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take Diovan at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
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What happens if I overdose Diovan?Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.Symptoms of a Diovan overdose may include fast or slow heartbeat, feeling light-headed, or fainting.
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Diovan side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
*feeling light-headed, fainting;
*swelling, rapid weight gain;
*fast or pounding heartbeats;
*urinating less than usual, or not at all;
*jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
*dry mouth, increased thirst, drowsiness, restless feeling, confusion, nausea, vomiting, increased urination, muscle pain or weakness, fast heart rate, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions).
Keep taking Diovan and talk with your doctor if you have any of these less serious side effects:
*headache, dizziness;
*joint or muscle pain;
*upset stomach, diarrhea, constipation, gas;
*sleep problems (insomnia);
*runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough; or
*dry mouth.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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Prices |
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Diovan 80mg (100 pills) |
$49.10 |
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Diovan 80mg (200 pills) |
$98.40 |
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Diovan 160mg (100 pills) |
$74.50 |
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Diovan 160mg (200 pills) |
$148.00 |
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