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What Causes Digestive Issues After Having Capsule Shaped Valsartan Pill?
I was told that Valsartan did not change anything but the shape of the pill the last time I purchased my RX. I have been having digestive issues which I did not have before since taking the different shaped pill Do you know anything about this? It is now capsule shaped instead of egg shaped. 160 strength
Tue, 14 Apr 2015
Hello
I appreciate your concern
Capsule contains various chemicals as a coating of the drug like gelatin or polysaccharides which on ingestion may irritate the stomach lining and producces gastritis like symptoms
In my opinion you should go for the previous egg shaped medicines instead of capsules or
You can ask your doctor for anti acidity medication to eliminate such symptoms
Hope this answers your question
Follow up questions are most welcome
Regards
I appreciate your concern
Capsule contains various chemicals as a coating of the drug like gelatin or polysaccharides which on ingestion may irritate the stomach lining and producces gastritis like symptoms
In my opinion you should go for the previous egg shaped medicines instead of capsules or
You can ask your doctor for anti acidity medication to eliminate such symptoms
Hope this answers your question
Follow up questions are most welcome
Regards
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