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Diovan HCT (Valsartan) is a medication that can treat hypertension (high blood pressure) or heat failure. Diovan HCT (Valsartan) is an angiotensin receptor antagonist and it keeps blood vessels from constricting which in tern lowers blood pressure, improves blood flow and reduces the risk of death after a heart attack. Diovan HCT also acts as a diuretic which reduces the amount of fluid and sodium in the kidneys.Diovan HCT (Valsartan) should be stored away from moisture and heat at room temperature.Follow your doctor’s orders and the prescription label instructions when taking Diovan HCT (Valsartan). Do not take larger doses than recommended. You can take Diovan HCT (Valsartan) with or without food and have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. Schedule appointments with your doctor. Diovan HCT (Valsartan) may take up to 4 weeks for symptoms to improve, keep taking this medication even you start feeling better.Do not use Diovan HCT (Valsartan) if you have a Valsartan allergy. Before using Diovan HCT (Valsartan), inform your doctor if you have any of these issues: kidney disease; liver disease; congestive heart failure; or if you are dehydrated. Also, do not take Diovan HCT (Valsartan) if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast feeding. Avoid getting up too fast from a lying or sitting position; rise up slowly to prevent dizziness. While on Diovan HCT (Valsartan), do not drink alcohol as it can negatively affect you. Also, do not use potassium or salt supplements or substitutes unless your doctor has told you to. Seek medication attention if you are having any of these serious Diovan HCT (Valsartan) side effects: feeling like you might pass out; chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats; numbness or tingly feeling; or swelling, weight gain.Less serious Diovan HCT (Valsartan) side effects include: runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough; back pain; diarrhea, constipation; dry mouth, stomach pain, loss of appetite; mild itching, skin rash; sleep problems (insomnia); headache, dizziness, anxiety; tired feeling; weakness; or impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm.Get medication attention immediately if you experience any of these allergic reactions: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. In unusual cases, Diovan HCT (Valsartan) can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, nausea or vomiting, and dark colored urine.

Diovan HCT (Valsartan) is a medication that can treat hypertension (high blood pressure) or heat failure. Diovan HCT (Valsartan) is an angiotensin receptor antagonist and it keeps blood vessels from constricting which in tern lowers blood pressure, improves blood flow and reduces the risk of death after a heart attack. Diovan HCT also acts as a diuretic which reduces the amount of fluid and sodium in the kidneys.

Diovan HCT (Valsartan) should be stored away from moisture and heat at room temperature.

Avoid getting up too fast from a lying or sitting position; rise up slowly to prevent dizziness.

While on Diovan HCT (Valsartan), do not drink alcohol as it can negatively affect you. Also, do not use potassium or salt supplements or substitutes unless your doctor has told you to.

Patient Family Information  : Follow your doctor’s orders and the prescription label instructions when taking Diovan HCT (Valsartan). Do not take larger doses than recommended. You can take Diovan HCT (Valsartan) with or without food and have your blood pressure checked on a regular basis. Schedule appointments with your doctor. Diovan HCT (Valsartan) may take up to 4 weeks for symptoms to improve, keep taking this medication even you start feeling better.

Do not use Diovan HCT (Valsartan) if you have a Valsartan allergy. Before using Diovan HCT (Valsartan), inform your doctor if you have any of these issues: kidney disease; liver disease; congestive heart failure; or if you are dehydrated. Also, do not take Diovan HCT (Valsartan) if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breast feeding.

Sever Side Effects : Seek medication attention if you are having any of these serious Diovan HCT (Valsartan) side effects: feeling like you might pass out; chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats; numbness or tingly feeling; or swelling, weight gain.

Less serious Diovan HCT (Valsartan) side effects include: runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough; back pain; diarrhea, constipation; dry mouth, stomach pain, loss of appetite; mild itching, skin rash; sleep problems (insomnia); headache, dizziness, anxiety; tired feeling; weakness; or impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm.

Get medication attention immediately if you experience any of these allergic reactions: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. In unusual cases, Diovan HCT (Valsartan) can cause a condition that results in the breakdown of skeletal muscle tissue, leading to kidney failure. Call your doctor right away if you have muscle pain, tenderness, or weakness especially if you also have fever, nausea or vomiting, and dark colored urine.

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