Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Valsartan, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Valsartan is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
Q. Is Valsartan an ace inhibitor, beta blocker, statin, blood thinner, or ARB?
Valsartan is not an ace inhibitor, beta blocker, statin, or blood thinner drug. It is an angiotensin-II receptor blocker (ARB)
Q. Is Valsartan the same as Diovan?
Yes, Diovan is the brand name for Valsartan
Q. Is Valsartan generic?
Yes, Valsartan is a generic drug
Q. Can I take Valsartan with Tylenol (acetaminophen), Viagra (sildenafil), Advil (ibuprofen) or amlodipine?
Valsartan should not be given with Advil. It is not reported to interact with Tylenol, Viagra, or amlodipine. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use
Q. Does Valsartan cause weight gain, cough, dry mouth, insomnia, itching, hair loss, erectile dysfunction (ED), or lower heart rate?
Valsartan may cause cough, weight gain, erectile dysfunction, or lower heart rate. It generally not been shown to cause dry mouth, insomnia, itching, or hair loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience these side effects
Q. Is Valsartan safe?
Valsartan is safe if it used as prescribed by the doctor..