Valsartan or Diovan Medication Information (dosing, side effects, patient counseling)

Your Medication Valsartan

Valsartan is also known as the brand names: Diovan

Valsartan comes in 40mg, 80mg, 160mg, 320mg tablets.

Valsartan is most commonly used for high blood pressure or heart failure.
No matter what your doctor has you taking it for, valsartan is usually taken by mouth once daily and is safe to take either with meals or on an empty stomach.

Standard dosing of Valsartan ranges from 40 mg to 320 mg daily

Some common side effects with valsartan include dizziness and problems with kidney function.
Some less common side effects with valsartan include low blood pressure, lightheadedness, fainting, increased potassium levels, diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, decreased kidney function, and cough.

Do not take valsartan if:
• you cannot tolerate drugs in the Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor class
• you may or have become pregnant
• you are breastfeeding.

While taking valsartan, remember it is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist if:
• You have signs of an allergic reaction (rash, itching, swelling, tightness of the chest, etc.)_
• You have a dry cough that will not go away
• You have any experience of chest pain
• You have been taking any potassium containing medications
• You have low blood pressure with symptoms
• You experience a decrease in kidney function
• You start taking new medications, vitamins or supplements