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Does Diovan HCT Interact With Valsartan?
My husband is taking 1 tablet every day of Valsartan-HCTZ 160 - 12.5 MC for high blood pressure. It s the generic replacement for Diovan HCT 160 - 12 mg. Our question is this: Could he take it in the evening instead of daily in the morning. He thinks it s making him sleepy in the daytime, and less so in the night. I don t know if that s okay, and/or if it s a beta blocker or whatever other kind of blood pressure medication. We also don t know if sleepiness is a side effect. Can you please answer our questions? Thank you! YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Dear Madam, Hi & Welcome.
Diovan HCT consists of a combination of Valsartan and Hydrochlorthiazide which is commonly prescribed for the effective control of BP.
Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (it is not a beta blocker) whereas Hydrochlorthiazide is a diuretic ("water pill").
The common side effects of Valsartan include light headedness, dizziness, tiredness, flu like symptoms or stuffy nose.
He can take Valsartan in the evening instead of morning.
Diovan HCT consists of a combination of Valsartan and Hydrochlorthiazide which is commonly prescribed for the effective control of BP.
Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (it is not a beta blocker) whereas Hydrochlorthiazide is a diuretic ("water pill").
The common side effects of Valsartan include light headedness, dizziness, tiredness, flu like symptoms or stuffy nose.
He can take Valsartan in the evening instead of morning.
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