Question 1

i take clonodine, hydralozine, imdur, diovan, (valsartan) coreg & amolodipine for hbp & levothyroxide for thyroid. how can i keep longer erection & better sex?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your doc: If you have weak erections inadequate for sex or short duration that does not allow for mutual pleasure, then see what med changes can be made. I assume that you have some major pathology that has put you on these meds at such a young age, so there may not be much wiggle room. Your meds may rule out viagra, (sildenafil) so you might need to resort to vacuum devices.

Question 2

my bp 146/111 from 184/111 i take diovan just started taking it a week ago?

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Accurate reading : Be sure the you are taking the BP appropriately. By your provider. Calibrate your home machine as well.

Question 3

should you take xenical while taking diovan (valsartan)?

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No: It is not mandatory. You take xenical for obesity to decrease total absorption of fats. Diovan (valsartan) is for blood pressure. Many a times obesity is associated with high blood pressure and in such cases adding xenical to Diovan (valsartan) or other medications for high blood pressure will help in reducing weight as well as blood pressure.

Question 4

can i take diovan (valsartan) ( 12.5mg) per tablet, with yohimbe?

Accepted Answer

Probably: No contraindications that i see.  Yohimbe is used by many to improve libido but being a supplement is not regulated by the fda so use with caution & please let your physician know how much & how often you are using it.

Question 5

want to change diovan (valsartan) to another med, what else works with less side effects?

Accepted Answer

Side effects: Any medicine that you take has side effects and Diovan (valsartan) has a very good side effect profile.  When you take any medicine to lower your blood pressure you may feel a little sluggish at first until your body gets used to the lower blood pressure.  Since you didn't mention what the side effects are, you should discuss with your physician.

Question 6

on diovan (valsartan) 320mg, just gone generic and prices has exploded, any suggestions on a replacement med that's similar.  works fairly well.

Accepted Answer

HTN medications: There are multiplle drugs on the market including the generic for Diovan (valsartan). Is the Diovan (valsartan) generic too expensive as well.There may be a specific reason your doctor has you on Diovan (valsartan) for instance to protect your kidneys with renal disease or with diabetes.You need to consult with your doctor, see which medicine is best for you and your conditions, bring with you a list of meds insurance covers.

Question 7

can i take benedryl with diovan (valsartan) 160 hct 25?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No known drug interactions.

Question 8

i take diovan (valsartan) hct, can i subsitute this medication with hydralazine hcl?

Accepted Answer

Should not: These are not the same class of medications, so a substitution depends on the original indcation. Check with your prescribing physician.

Question 9

in order to avoid being "addicted" to one medication, can i take diovan (valsartan) this month then benicar next month, and so on ? thank you.

Accepted Answer

High blood pressure: Taking a certain medication for high blood pressure is not an addiction. Any good blood pressure medication such as diovan, (valsartan) if is doing the job should be taken regularly.

Question 10

been taking diovan 80mg daily for 8yrs for my bp. cardiologist told me not to take the meds unless my bp is above 140/90. should i stop my meds?

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Not entirely correct: Ideal BP for all is 120/80. Having said that, as u r young, and if no other co-morbidities, first line treatment for excess BP is lifestyle changes. In other words, after a concerted effort to limit your salt intake to &lt;2000 mg/day, increasing your exercise (even waking 20-25 mins briskly) and effectuating even loss of 5 pounds of weight, BP will improve. Failing that and still excess BP, then med

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I take clonodine, hydralozine, imdur, diovan, (valsartan) coreg & amolodipine for hbp & levothyroxide for thyroid. how can i keep longer erection & better sex?

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My bp 146/111 from 184/111 i take diovan just started taking it a week ago?

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Should you take xenical while taking diovan (valsartan)?

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Can i take diovan (valsartan) ( 12.5mg) per tablet, with yohimbe?

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Want to change diovan (valsartan) to another med, what else works with less side effects?

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On diovan (valsartan) 320mg, just gone generic and prices has exploded, any suggestions on a replacement med that's similar. works fairly well.

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Can i take benedryl with diovan (valsartan) 160 hct 25?

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I take diovan (valsartan) hct, can i subsitute this medication with hydralazine hcl?

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In order to avoid being "addicted" to one medication, can i take diovan (valsartan) this month then benicar next month, and so on ? thank you.

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Been taking diovan 80mg daily for 8yrs for my bp. cardiologist told me not to take the meds unless my bp is above 140/90. should i stop my meds?

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