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What Is The Equivalent Dosage Of Valsartan To Benicar 40mg?
Hello: I currently taking 40 mgm of Benicar/day as one of my anti-hypertensive medications. What is the comparable dose of Diovan( valsartan) in my case. My calculation is if 320mgm/day for Diovan( Valsartan). My new upcoming formulary excludes Benicar and has offered Valsartan. Thankyou.
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
Hi,
Fise of drugs used for control of hypertension depends and are modified as needed. Two drugs cannot be directly compared as the response may be different.
But you are right valsartan may be needed up to 320md in your case though its not a rule.
Regarding valsartan, it dose for blood pressure control is started firm 80 mg and is increased gradually upto 320 If needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
Fise of drugs used for control of hypertension depends and are modified as needed. Two drugs cannot be directly compared as the response may be different.
But you are right valsartan may be needed up to 320md in your case though its not a rule.
Regarding valsartan, it dose for blood pressure control is started firm 80 mg and is increased gradually upto 320 If needed.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Mahboob Ur Rahman , General & Family Physician
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