Valsartan (Oral) (Diovan) - Drugs Information, Side Effects, & Interactions

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Valsartan (val-SAR-tan)

Treats high blood pressure and heart failure.

Diovan
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to valsartan, or if you are pregnant.

Capsule, Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
You may take the medicine with or without food.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
Never share your medicine with anyone.

If a dose is missed:

If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Keep all medicine away from children.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using potassium supplements, salt substitutes, certain diuretics or "water pills" (such as amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene, Aldactazide®, Aldactone®, Dyazide®, Maxzide®, Midamor®, Moduretic®), or other blood pressure medicine (ACE inhibitors or beta-blockers such as Accupril®, Altace®, Lotensin®, Lotrel®, Monopril®, Prinivil®, Vasotec®, Zestril®, atenolol, metoprolol®, Toprol®).

Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. Use an effective form of birth control to keep from getting pregnant. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, or congestive heart failure.
This medicine may make you dizzy. Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Change in how much or how often you urinate
Chest pain
Confusion, weakness, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling in your hands, feet, or lips
Fast or slow heartbeat
Lightheadedness or fainting

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

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