Diovan vs Valsartan
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| Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. | Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. | |||
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| Add Diovan review I have had alot of headaches, and itchy skin with lots of bumps on my arms. Really drying out my skin. Two years of severe dry eyes & wonder if this could be a side effect of valsartan w/HCTZ One year on med great.know the side effects are tough dizzy,sun burn very easy never had that problem .cramps in legs.getting of this med I have been on this medicine for 5 years and have never had a problem. Keeps my blood pressure down. not w orking | Add Valsartan review I have been taking Valsartan,for yrs,because of HBP.I have Diabetes & have been retaining fluids. I am taking Lasix but am still retaining fluids.My PCP put me on Spirolactone& told me too cut out the Valsartan first if I didn't feel well.I am on vacation in another state & don't know if I'm doing the correct thing! Tom Allergic reaction with one dose. Bright red, hot, itchy face. Required steroids to reverse the reaction. | |||
