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Does Diovan Cause Elevated Blood Sugar Levels?

I ve been taking Diovan/HCT 320/25 for many yrs the only med to help me (believe me weve tried them all!) over the yrs my low blood sugar has raised to now I m borderline diabetic...I read that this medication could be cause My diet is not an issue-many dr opinions I don t eat enough...also low potassium etc...but I need opinion about blood sugar going higher after long term use...Linda Kauffman YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 16 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) can cause Hyperglycemia and also hypokalemia(low potassium ). You need to discontinue this drug and switch over to alternative drug for hypertension. Consult your doctor.

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Does Diovan Cause Elevated Blood Sugar Levels?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCT) can cause Hyperglycemia and also hypokalemia(low potassium ). You need to discontinue this drug and switch over to alternative drug for hypertension. Consult your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.