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Valsartan/hctz Diovan Hct

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Dr.    Prof. Kunal Saha MD

Both statement are given in monitor closely . Which is correct? metoprolol succinate oral increases and Diovan HCT oral decreases potassium levels in the blood Diovan HCT oral and metoprolol... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

I have taken diovan hct 80/12.5 for over 10 years and I have developed a dry 24 hour cough . My pharmisists said it is most likey from this med. How long does it take these ace inhibitors to leave my body? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)
Dr. Ilir Sharka MD

I'd like to wean myself off of blood pressure medication . I take 80 mg of diavan-hct / day. How should I do it safely? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Ilir Sharka ( Cardiologist)
Dr. Aparna Kohli MD

My blood pressure is very well controlled with Diovan HCT 80mg. How will the HCG diet drops affect my health currently or in the future? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Aparna Kohli ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis MD

valsartan or valsartan HCT. Sore throat began.soon thereafter. Dis not experience sore throat with Diovan but did after switching to generic, Could this be due to HCT in the generic?. ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis ( Internal Medicine Specialist)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.    Mohammed Taher Ali MD

My husband is taking 1 tablet every day of Valsartan-HCTZ 160 - 12.5 MC for high blood pressure. It s the generic replacement for Diovan HCT 160 - 12 mg. Our question is this: Could he take it... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Michelle Gibson James MD

How many mg is valsartan? I was taking Diovan HCT 160/25. I can no longer take HCT because I have gout and I m taking allopurinol. Would this be enough for my blood pressure? Is valsartan... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Michelle Gibson James ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Shahid Hassan MD

I have been diagnosed with eczema since taking Diovan HCT and later switched to Valsartan HCT. My skin is very dry and my hands are totally discolored. What can be done about the skin... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Shahid Hassan ( Dermatologist)
Dr.  Bharth Kumar V D MD

I have been taking Toprol & Diovan HCT for 15 years. The last visit my pulse rate was 49 and my Toprol was discontinued and Diovan HCT was halfed. I am 75 yrs female. Have been feeling... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Bharth Kumar V D ( Diabetologist)
Dr. T Chandrakant MD

developed another dry cough (for 3 months) which I suspect is from the Diovan/HCT that I have been taking ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. T Chandrakant ( General Surgeon)