How Valsartan For Headache Is Used?

Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2014

Question: I AM ON VALSARTAN 325---I HAD NOT TAKEN IT IN THREE DAYS----WOKE UP THIS MORNING WITHHEAD ACHE PAIN ON RIGHT TEMPLE-----CHECKED BLOOD PRESSURE 177 OVER 121. TOOK A VALSARTAN PILL AND IT HAS BEEN THIRTY MINUTES. BLOOD PRESSURE NOW 154 OVER 107. SHOULD I TAKE ANOTHER PILL OR A HALF PILL AGAIN AND WHEN?

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: No need to take the pill for today... Detailed Answer: Hi, I have gone through your query carefully and understood your concerns. Valsartan can be taken only once daily. You do not need to take it for today as its effect will last for 24 hours. The next pill you should take it the next morning. I suggest to take your pills regularly, do not stop taking them on your own. If the blood pressure will persist at high ranges, should consult cardiologist for further evaluation. For this time, just continue the medications as prescribed by your doctor. Let me know if you have other queries! Dr.Albana

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar