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Does diovan (valsartan) hctz affect kidney function>?
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YES: Diovan hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) (blood pressure med) which is now available generically is a combination of a diuretic (water pill) which does increase "kidney function" and a drug valsartan which is an arb. Arbs also work in the kidney to help control blood pressure by "telling" the kidneys not to retain fluid (and potassium) in response to a lower blood pressure. This has a protective effect for diabetic kidney.
Answered 3/3/2018
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Yes: As long as the kidney function is normal it protects it!
Answered 12/20/2012
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