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Diovan

Valsartan

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5.8  Effectiveness
4.3  Side Effects
5.4  Holistic Benefits

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Diovan is the brand name and the generic name of this medication is valsartan, which is also the active ingredient.

The inactive ingredients of Diovan are colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxides, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 8000, and titanium dioxide.

Diovan is commonly used to treat conditions related to the cardiovascular system, such as high blood pressure and congestive heart failure.

This medication functions by blocking angiotensin (hormone) in turn relaxes the blood vessels, thereby dialating them. This belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers.
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Atenolol 7.54 6.65 3.7 54 Get Info
Diovan 6.8 5.95 3.22 15 Get Info
Hydrochlorothiazide 6.79 6.19 2.78 33 Get Info
Lisinopril 5.91 5.58 3.38 91 Get Info
Ramipril 4.3 4.48 4.46 23 Get Info
Losartan Potassium 3.18 4.43 5.24 38 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Diovan, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 3.2% 87.1% 9.7% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 3.2% 87.1% 3.2% 6.5%
Blood Pressure 6.5% 12.9% 41.9% 25.8% 12.9%
Breathing 0% 6.5% 87.1% 6.5% 0%
Confidence 0% 6.5% 87.1% 6.5% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 3.2% 87.1% 9.7% 0%
Digestion 0% 3.2% 90.3% 6.5% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 6.5% 87.1% 6.5% 0%
Energy 3.2% 6.5% 71% 19.4% 0%
Eyesight 3.2% 9.7% 83.9% 3.2% 0%
Memory 0% 9.7% 80.6% 9.7% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 9.7% 80.6% 9.7% 0%
Pain 3.2% 9.7% 74.2% 9.7% 3.2%
Patience 0% 3.2% 90.3% 6.5% 0%
Sexual Health 3.1% 9.4% 84.4% 3.1% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 93.5% 6.5% 0%
Sleep 0% 12.9% 74.2% 12.9% 0%
Stress Level 3.2% 9.7% 74.2% 12.9% 0%
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Commonly Reported Diovan Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Anxiety 70% 10% 10% 0% 10%
Blurred Vision 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet 88.5% 3.8% 3.8% 3.8% 0%
Confusion 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Constipation 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 92.3% 3.8% 3.8% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 91.7% 0% 8.3% 0% 0%
Dizziness 82.1% 7.1% 0% 7.1% 3.6%
Drowsiness 84.6% 0% 7.7% 3.8% 3.8%
Fatigue 82.1% 10.7% 0% 3.6% 3.6%
Gas 90% 0% 0% 10% 0%
Headache 78.6% 7.1% 7.1% 0% 7.1%
Insomnia 88.5% 0% 3.8% 7.7% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 91.7% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 88.5% 11.5% 0% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 80% 10% 10% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Nausea 96.4% 3.6% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 90% 10% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 90% 0% 10% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 94.4% 5.6% 0% 0% 0%
Slow Heartbeat 96.2% 0% 3.8% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 90% 0% 0% 10% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Diovan Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams 92.3% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 0%
Anemia 93.8% 0% 0% 6.2% 0%
Change in Weight 92.9% 7.1% 0% 0% 0%
Cough 92.3% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure 50% 11.5% 34.6% 3.8% 0%
Dry Mouth 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Hair Growth 96.2% 3.8% 0% 0% 0%
Heartburn 92.3% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 92.3% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 0%
Reduced Libido 84.6% 0% 7.7% 0% 7.7%
Sexual Dysfunction 87.5% 6.2% 0% 0% 6.2%
Stuffy Nose 88.5% 11.5% 0% 0% 0%
Swelling around the Eyes 92.3% 3.8% 0% 3.8% 0%
Unusual Taste in Mouth 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
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Episodes since taking Diovan
Since taking Diovan Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 2.3%
Fall 7%
Stroke 2.3%
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User Comments about Diovan
12 Jul 2011 swithed to ace inhib. altace 5mg,ways better.
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18 Apr 2011 It brought my high bp to normal plus aches & pains in my joints seemed to disappear ....BUT..... my hair thinned out and my MD took me off Diovan because (via a test) she said it was very negatively affecting my kidneys. BUMMER , as otherwise I was happy with this (my lst bp drug). What's the Hippocratic oath include: "First do no harm." !!! Why can't rich drug companies figure out out to CURE HIGH BP instead of just stop the symptoms & give bad side effects in the bargain? !!! Maybe 'cause they want to keep us all customers for life, even if shortening it in the process. P.S. I was on Diovan only for 3 months.
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15 Apr 2011 It was a very difficult three months. I was so sick, worse than I ever felt and couldn't control my blood pressure.
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06 Aug 2010 the pain is very sharp it goes for about five to six seconds and then back again ,it comes from the right side of the neck then shoots up the back of the head feel like someone push a big iron pin through one of your vain.
   —Posted by geo
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09 Jun 2010 I also take HcTc in addition.
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