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Diovan Versus Valsartan

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Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

Pt. on Diovan for blood pressure, but pharmacy manager switched to generic in XXXXXXX possibly valsartan or valsartan HCT. Sore throat began.soon thereafter. Dis not experience sore throat with... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Benard Shehu MD

Hi, I am a 65 year old man with mild blood pressure for which I take Co- Diovan 80/12.5 ( Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets). Is there any health hazard if I take Viagra occasionally? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Benard Shehu ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

on Diovan- Valsartan 40 milligrams to start. Since these drugs are classified as angiotensin receptor ... or Micardis since it appears that there have been more patient reviews for Diovan... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Anshul Varshney MD

reflection remembered that Valsartan (80mg) was substituted for my Diovan (that I had been on for a year with ... the macrobid? 2. as Diovan and Valsartan are pretty similar should I stop... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Anshul Varshney ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal MD

over the last three or so years) my current medications, hydrochlorothiazide ( hydrodiuril ), valsartan (diovan), metoprolol succinate (toprol), and atorvastatin (lipitor). They were prescribed to control... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal ( General & Family Physician)

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Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman MD

the comparable dose of Diovan( valsartan) in my case. My calculation is if 320mgm/day for Diovan( Valsartan). My new upcoming formulary excludes Benicar and has offered Valsartan.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mahboob Ur Rahman ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

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 ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

Does anyone had an side effects from taking Blood pressure medication? Effects such as palpitations? and feelings of weakness and fatigue Valsartan DIOVAN ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

Does generic valsartan contain aliskeren? I took diovan for 15 years with no problems. The insurance company switched me to generic valsartan and I have had many problems. I also take metformin for ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

What is the best blood pressure medication with the least side effects ? I have tried Linsinopril, Diovan (valsartan), Atenolol, Altace. They all bring my blood pressure down some, except for Diovan.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)