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Diovan is an angiotensin II blocker which is a kind of blood pressure drug (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Drug Class

Angiotensin II blocker

Brands

Co exforge • Diolo • Dynaval • Valant

Generic Drug

Valsartan

Side Effects

Common

Upper respiratory tract symptom
Abdominal pain
Fatigue
Back pain
Cough
Heartburn
Dizziness
Headache
Joint pains
Diarrhea
Low blood pressure

Serious

Low blood pressure

Treats

Heart failure
Condition
Congestive heart failure
Condition

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Is valsartan (generic form of diovan) available?

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Please describe the medication: diovan (valsartan)?

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A 79-year old female asked:

Is it ok to split a 160mg Diovan (valsartan) tablet in half?

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A male asked:

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

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What is your opinion on switching from Diovan (valsartan) 320 mgs to generic Valsartan 320 mgs? He had been on Diovan (valsartan) brand for many years, however, now more $

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A 39-year old male asked:

Can Diovan (valsartan) create rhinitis?

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A 48-year old asked:

What is Diovan (valsartan) hct used for?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can I take Diovan (valsartan) ( 12.5mg) per tablet, with yohimbe?

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A 46-year old asked:

I'm interested in the possible side effects of diovan (valsartan)?

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A female asked:

Side effects of Diovan (valsartan) 160mg what are the most common side effects?

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A 30-year old asked:

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

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A 45-year old male asked:

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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A 29-year old asked:

Okay to mix Diovan (valsartan) and methyldopa?

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A 30-year old asked:

Are Diovan (valsartan) and benazepril compatible?

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A 39-year old asked:

Does diclofenac interact with diovan (valsartan)?

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A 30-year old asked:

Does taking Diovan (valsartan) hct affect diabetes?

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A female asked:

Can I take benedryl with Diovan (valsartan) 160 hct 25?

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A 46-year old asked:

Should you take xenical while taking diovan (valsartan)?

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A 36-year old asked:

Diovan (valsartan) for hypertension. Have you prescribed it?

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A 41-year old male asked:

Can i move from co Diovan (valsartan) to Diovan (valsartan) if my pressure is stable ?

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A 70-year old female asked:

Am using Tenormin and Diovan (valsartan) can I replace these with generic atenolol and valasartan ?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Can i stop taking Diovan (valsartan) or do I have to wean of it? I have been taking 80 mg for 2 weeks.

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A 57-year old male 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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A 31-year old asked:

Difference between Diovan (valsartan) hct and losartan/hct?

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A 42-year old asked:

Does Diovan (valsartan) hct cause your blood sugar to go high?

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A 40-year old asked:

Can Diovan (valsartan) cause mood swings and/or uncharacteristic rages?

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A 54-year old female asked about a 87-year old female:

What's the difference between Diovan (valsartan) 320 mg and lisinopril 40 mg?

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A 36-year old asked:

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

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A 32-year old asked:

If I was prescribed Diovan (valsartan) hct, can I subsitute it with hydralazine HCl for cost purposes?

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A 50-year old male asked:

Last few b/p readings have been 200/126, 172/93, 188/102, 182/100....fatigued and achy. Diovan/HTC doesn' t seem to be helping. Why?

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