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A member asked:
Depending on their availability in our market (vietnam), can i switch from diovan (valsartan) to benicar and vice versa without any problem, since both are arbs ?
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Yes, but watch BP: Benicar (olmesartan) might give you a better BP control and depends on dosing. You have to watch out for your BP control and advoid switching to and fro if you can prevent. You have to also know the dose equivalent which your pharmacist can assist you with that.
Answered 10/4/2016
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