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

Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this

24 year experience in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Drug Class

Angiotensin II blocker

Brands

Diovan • Co exforge • Diolo • Dynaval • Valant

Side Effects

Common

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

Serious

Low blood pressure

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Effects of valsartan?

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

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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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Can Diovan (valsartan) create rhinitis?

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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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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 61-year old male asked:

Take 160mg of valsartan in the morning could I have a few beers after work in the afternoon?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Is cutting 80mg Valsartan tablet in half different than taking a 40mg tablet in terms of potency?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Patient took valsartan 80mg once for 1 year but now dr change to candesrtan 16mg twice daily so why change ?

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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 41-year old asked:

Have cough - amlodopine versus valsartan?

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A 43-year old asked:

Can valsartan cause bradycardia?

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A 29-year old asked:

Okay to mix Diovan (valsartan) and methyldopa?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Does Valsartan cause or aggrevate acid reflux?

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A 30-year old asked:

Are Diovan (valsartan) and benazepril compatible?

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A 39-year old male asked:

Is Valsartan 40mg equal to Losartan 50mg or 25mg?

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A 39-year old asked:

Does diclofenac interact with diovan (valsartan)?

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A 41-year old asked:

What's difference between olmesartan and 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 44-year old asked:

How long does it take for exforge (amlodipine and valsartan) to work ?

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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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