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What is Diovan?

Diovan (valsartan) is a blood pressure medication which keeps your blood vessels from narrowing. This improves blood flow and lowers your blood pressure. As well as treating high blood pressure, valsartan is also used to treat heart failure and to lower the risk of death following a heart attack.

Always read the patient information and instructions carefully before using this medication. Follow your doctor’s directions.

• Diovan should be taken at the same time each day and can be taken with or without food.0
• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if your child cannot swallow a capsule whole.
• Your blood pressure and kidney function may need to be checked.
• It may take between two and four weeks of using this medication before your blood pressure is under control. Continue taking losartan even when you feel well.

Make sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• If you have any drug or other allergies.
• Which other prescription and non-prescription medications you currently take.
• Your medical history especially of liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, heart disease,
• If you are on a low-salt diet.
• If you have ever had a severe allergic reaction to a blood pressure medication.

Also be aware that:

• Valsartan should not be used if you are pregnant. Valsartan may cause injury or death to an unborn baby when taken during your second or third trimester.
• You should not breast feed while taking this medication.

Common Diovan side effects may include but are not limited to:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness.

Contact your doctor if you experience any of the following side effects of Diovan:

• Signs of a blood potassium level such as slow or irregular heartbeat or muscle weakness.
• Changes in your amount of urine. This could be a sign of kidney problems.
• Fainting
• Signs of an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing or a swelling of your face, lips or throat.

What should I do if I miss a dose of Diovan?

If you miss a dose of this medication, take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, then skip your missed dose.

What is the generic alternative to Diovan?

Generic Diovan is known as valsartan and is available in the same 40mg, 80mg, 160mg and 320mg strengths.