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What Causes Excessive Sleepiness While On Valsartan?
My husband just started taking a new blood pressure medication (Valsartan) a few days ago & he said he did not sleep well last night and just now said he needed to lay down, that he could not stay awake. Should I be concerned, or should he just wait a few days? His Dr said to come back next week for a follow up appt.
Tue, 29 May 2018
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I think the sleepiness he is expecting comes because he didn't sleep well at night. Valsartan gives tiredness as a side effect but not sleepiness. Maybe he is taking other drugs that may cause it. Keep him in observation till next doctor appointment.
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I think the sleepiness he is expecting comes because he didn't sleep well at night. Valsartan gives tiredness as a side effect but not sleepiness. Maybe he is taking other drugs that may cause it. Keep him in observation till next doctor appointment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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