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Can Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide Be Taken Safely By Someone With Hypertension?

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Posted on Wed, 11 Jan 2017
Question: My Physician recently prescribed a blood pressure medication called Valsartn HCT 160/25 for me. I read of possible eyesight side effects. Do you happen to know if this drug has a relatively safe history and what are the chances of developing eye/vision issues? Common, uncommon, rare etc. Should I cut them in half to start? Thank you.
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would explain that eye problems are a very rare adverse effect of this drug.

More common adverse effects are low blood pressure, hyperkalemia, headache, nausea, dizziness and allergic reactions.

Anyway, I would recommend starting in a lower dose( half a tablet) for one week and then increase the dose to one tablet in order to avoid possible adverse effects and have a better toleration.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr.Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)
Thank you very much for your input. I will take your advice and begin with the 1/2 tablet.

Thanks again,
XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX

I am glad to have been helpful to you!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. Iliri
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Can Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide Be Taken Safely By Someone With Hypertension?

Brief Answer: I would recommend as follows: Detailed Answer: Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! Regarding your concern, I would explain that eye problems are a very rare adverse effect of this drug. More common adverse effects are low blood pressure, hyperkalemia, headache, nausea, dizziness and allergic reactions. Anyway, I would recommend starting in a lower dose( half a tablet) for one week and then increase the dose to one tablet in order to avoid possible adverse effects and have a better toleration. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr.Iliri