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What Causes Severe Muscle Cramps After Taking Diovan?
Question: I am having muscle spasms day and night . Could some of it be to my new medication Diovan
Brief Answer:
High Potassium levels
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Yes, Diovan or Valasartan does cause muscle cramps because it increases water excretion and can also increase the Serum Potassium levels.
I would advise you to get your Serum Potassium levels checked.
Keep well hydrated. Take Tablet Neurobion forte twice a day for a month. Avoid high Potassium food like bananas, tomatoes.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
High Potassium levels
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Yes, Diovan or Valasartan does cause muscle cramps because it increases water excretion and can also increase the Serum Potassium levels.
I would advise you to get your Serum Potassium levels checked.
Keep well hydrated. Take Tablet Neurobion forte twice a day for a month. Avoid high Potassium food like bananas, tomatoes.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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