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Suggest The Dosage Of Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
I have been prescribed Valsartan-Hydrochlorothiazide 320- 25 MG T. The doctor verbally told me take this 2x a day but on the bottle it reads 1 time a day. I was in the hospital for testing this week and the hospital pharmacist would not give me it 2x a day. But said to continue at home. I am concerned about the effects this might have on my kidneys.
Thu, 29 Nov 2018
Hello,
There are two medications in the pill you are using. While hydrochlorthiazide can be taken 25-50 mg a day (1-2 tablets), Valsartan has the maximum dose of 320 mg a day so it is not justifiable or safe to get 2 tablets a day.
So I would advise you to get only one tablet a day as the pharmacist has already advised and as it is written in the bottle.
Meanwhile you can call the doctor and clarify this with him as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General & Family Physician
There are two medications in the pill you are using. While hydrochlorthiazide can be taken 25-50 mg a day (1-2 tablets), Valsartan has the maximum dose of 320 mg a day so it is not justifiable or safe to get 2 tablets a day.
So I would advise you to get only one tablet a day as the pharmacist has already advised and as it is written in the bottle.
Meanwhile you can call the doctor and clarify this with him as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj
General & Family Physician
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