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How Is Valsartan Over Diovan HCT For Gout?
How many mg is valsartan? I was taking Diovan HCT 160/25. I can no longer take HCT because I have gout and I m taking allopurinol. Would this be enough for my blood pressure? Is valsartan generic? I m told that I would have to get Diovan and that is too costly. Is that correct?
Thu, 3 Apr 2014
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Diovan is the brand name of the drug valsartan. Another company can potentially also manufacture valsartan and market under a different name but essentially the drug is the same.
Valsartan is the generic name. The strengths would be the same of diovan, 80 mg, 160 mg and 320 mg.
The cost of the medication may vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. Valsartan, if available would likely be less expensive than the brand diovan.
I hope this helps
Diovan is the brand name of the drug valsartan. Another company can potentially also manufacture valsartan and market under a different name but essentially the drug is the same.
Valsartan is the generic name. The strengths would be the same of diovan, 80 mg, 160 mg and 320 mg.
The cost of the medication may vary from pharmacy to pharmacy. Valsartan, if available would likely be less expensive than the brand diovan.
I hope this helps
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