Diovan Questions

My husband is 3 months post stroke. Has developed a terrible itching problem with no rash?

He is on Metoporol, Digoxin, Furosimide, Amlodopine, Diovan, Warfarin and Flomax.

Is it OK to use apple cider vinegar with blood pressure meds?

I am taking Diovan 320 mg and want to use use two tablespoons in water twice a day.

Will Tylenol PM extra strength increase my blood pressure?

I take Diovan HCT and Act. Will my blood pressure jump up?

My doctor switched me lisinopril to amlodipine besylate to control my high blood pressure?

But now I get terrible leg cramps several times during the night. Can amlodipine besylate be the culprit? I always had occasional leg cramps, even when I took diovan & lisinopril, but not this bad now that I'm on amlodipine besylate.

After stopping Diovan, how long does it take to clear from your system?

Hyzaar - I experienced hair loss on losartan hctz 100/25 mg and I have lost alot of hair and my hair

... is very broken in the back is this just temporary? I was on Diovan hct with no problems before but the insurance comp. will not cover it until I try 2 new blood pressure med. crazy do I have no hair to be able to change back? Help. I really just want to know if it is just because the med. is... read more

Are there any food restrictions with Diovan, regarding potassium?

Fruits and vegetables are high in potassium and form a big part of a healthy diet. My doctor said to avoid bananas. But almost all good food contain potassium, including poultry and fish, apricots, etc. Is this a serious concern with Diovan? I understand that potassium lowers blood pressure, the... read more

What is the difference between Co-Diovan & Diovan ?

My mum is at the age of 82, the doctor advised her to take C0-Diovan ( to replace Nifenipine/Propranolol ) and two months later another doctor recommended her to take Diovan instead of Co-Diovan, so what is the actual difference between these two ? My mum is having problem of right leg swollen, so... read more

Valsartan - How long does the drug diovan stay in your system and how much hydrochlorthiazide is in?

... the drug? Am also prescribed hydrochlorthiazide 25mg once in the morning. Experiencing dizzy spells in the afternoon.

Valsartan - is it ok to take diovan tablet 160mg with coffee?

I jut used to drink with coffee since i took it every morning

Hydrochlorothiazide - need to stop hctz due to low sodium levels?

Do I need to drink more water when I stop taking hctz? I want to switch from diovan/hctz 160/12.5 to losartan 100. I'm concerned because my sodium levels have been low in last two tests, a problem I suspect this water pill is exacerbating. Currently, I urinate a WHOLE lot but during an earlier... read more