- What exactly constitutes as high blood pressure? 8th September 2007
... think it is secondary hypertension and I was put on Diovan . Also, I had tests for tumors, pheo's and things ... thought I would see what happens without my BP med ( Diovan ).
I stopped taking and I have been testing. After...
... thought I would see what happens without my BP med ( Diovan ).
I stopped taking and I have been testing. After...
... your input so much.
Basically, I havent taken my Diovan since Thursday evening. Apparently Diovan takes some...
... wrong as everyone is different.
Are you going off Diovan with your doctor's and/or your pharmacist's supervision...
... wrong as everyone is different.
Are you going off Diovan with your doctor's and/or your pharmacist's supervision...
... blood pressure as usual. I still havent taken any Diovan since 9-6-07.
I have also stopped my Prevacid and...
- very long term use of Cardura and withdrawal. 2nd September 2007
... while ago I posted a question on ARBS specifically Diovan . Since then I had a trial of Benecar 40mg (with Toprol ... to prevent possible tachycardia I had with the Diovan .)
Well the Benecar did nothing to lower my BP.
My...
- High Blood Pressure Medications side Side effects?? 7th August 2007
... for Angiotensin Receptor Blockers. They are: AVAPRO, DIOVAN , COZAAR and ATACAND.
Good luck with your appointment...
- Tropol xl and heart rate 3rd August 2007
... 240(a calcuim channel blocker) along with my regular Diovan HCT (160 mg diovan with 25 mg HCTZ).
While nothing...
... 240(a calcuim channel blocker) along with my regular Diovan HCT (160 mg diovan with 25 mg HCTZ).
While nothing...
... I posted last week about my bad side effects with Diovan and that I had been changed to Toprol XL and Benicar...
- diovan/Valsartan and chest pain /tachycardia 2nd August 2007
... have recently tried two drugs from this drug class, Diovan and Micardis.
I started out with 80mg of Diovan....
... Yes, palpitations from Diovan . Also back and foot pain and a little cough....
... could have been caused by something other than the Diovan . I tried Cozaar for three days and then I looked ... of today I'm back on the original BP drug I tried, Diovan , but in a smaller dose, 40 mg....
- Digibind- a new b/p drug on the horizon 2nd August 2007
... recommended doses. One was Tekturna (aliskiren), the other Diovan (valsartan).
Rennin causes blood pressure by constricting...
- Desperate 26yr Male - Sudden onset of Hypertension 1 month ago. 30th July 2007
... feeling. my blood preeure was 170/100. he gave me diovan and said take that. he also requested a 24hr urinalysis ...
My cardiologist gave me Lotrel too replace the Diovan 160mg. I have been afraid to take the Lotrel from...
... since all my issues came about. two months ago.
Diovan keeps me in the 116/60(rest) to 150/89(movement) range...
- Anyone tried Avapro? 21st July 2007
... says he sees it alot in folks. They switched him to Diovan , and so far, he has no complaints. Diovan is also...
- Pain in calf muscles 18th July 2007
... drugs (one at a time), and could not tolerate either. ( Diovan and Micardis). I had very bad allergic reactions...
- allergies to meds 12th July 2007
... gularieties. (Not painful but a little scary).
I was given Diovan to try. I had an allergic reaction to it - severe ... has not gone away. :( Micardis, a sister drug of Diovan , then followed with similar results plus something...
- Meds that won't affect athletic performance? 4th July 2007
... If the ACE inhibitor makes you cough, then an ARB ( Diovan , Cozaar, Avapro, Atacand.)
None of the above should...
- Flowergirl re: titrating labetalol & feet swelling 29th June 2007
... out. Well, Micardis did not work out just like the Diovan before it. Now the doctor is gone for holidays.
...
- High blood pressure & dry mouth, cracked lips 23rd June 2007
... all came back normal so she changed my medicine to Diovan . Now I have a terrible dry mouth all of the time...
- Benicar Hct 40/25 18th June 2007
... Benicar Hct. My doctor changed my medication from Diovan to Benicar HCT 40/25 three months ago and it has worked ... with no problem. It works so much better than the Diovan did for me....
... Hi George,
It works so much better than the Diovan did for me.
Would you mind telling us what your ... BP was before starting Diovan and how long the doct had you on it before switching...
... pressure under control. Works much better than the Diovan did for me. If you eat a diet with alot of fruits...
... Clonidine for many years, switched Drs. who put me on Diovan 160.
I had not researched that medication prior to ... me Benicar which is the same class of ARBs as the Diovan . This cardiologist is well aware of the problems ... I had with the Diovan and that I will never take that again.
My question ... has anyone ever had this severe a side effect with Diovan or ARBS, and what makes this cardiologist think the...
... there were people on this forum extolling how well DIOVAN treated them. Thus I am surprised lately to read about ... so many people having problems with DIOVAN ? Well, I guess that's just how things are. :D
My ... ber Alles.
Yes, BENICAR is the same drug class as DIOVAN . Will it do the same to you as the DIOVAN? Only you ... that same frightening reaction that you had with the DIOVAN , you will have it minimally and can then STOP taking...
... there were people on this forum extolling how well DIOVAN treated them. Thus I am surprised lately to read about ... so many people having problems with DIOVAN ? Well, I guess that's just how things are. :D
Just...
- Side effects of Antihypertensives 17th June 2007
... a 1 month supply. I have an unused blister pack of Diovan 160mg which cost 50 bucks and I can't even take. ...
- Benicar 15th June 2007
... side effects. It makes no sense I reacted so badly to Diovan , since it belongs to the same class of drugs as Micardis...
- High BP/ My Mom / 3 Meds / Questions 14th June 2007
... year or more.
Perhaps a trial with an ARB (Cozaar, Diovan , Atacand, Benicar) might be wise at this point (replacing...
- High Pulse due to Benicar? 12th June 2007
... taking Benicar HCT 40/25 a few months ago. I was taking Diovan for 3 years but it stopped working and my numbers...
- HBP under 30 10th June 2007
... at my test results and freaked out. she put me on Diovan . but i have been doing a lot of research on the subject ... and looking at the side effects of Diovan i was too scared to take it. so i returned to Amlodipine...
... blockers and angiotensin receptor blockers. You mentioned Diovan . My experience with Diovan was not a positive one...
- Flowergirl re: b/p? 7th June 2007
... and, so far, so good. It is just as expensive as Diovan . If all goes well, I'll be able to return to work...
- cuff anxiety vs. "real" anxiety? 4th June 2007
... For what it is worth, after on Diovan for 2 years, doctor just discovered that the root...
- Flowergirl re: stopping Lebetalol 1st June 2007
... med? I believe you said you wern't going to take Diovan again. My Dr. told me just to stop Clonidine at one...
... med? I believe you said you wern't going to take Diovan again.
Thank you for caring! I was given no plan...
- Which med would cause shaking or tremors 27th May 2007
... this............our pharmacy is closed today......
Diovan 160mg @ bedtime
labatalol 200 mg @ 10:00 a.m. 4:00...
... insert for any drugs-not the pharmacy handout.
Diovan doesn't have any side effects listed under nervous...
... insert for any drugs-not the pharmacy handout.
Diovan doesn't have any side effects listed under nervous...
- Antihypertensive drugs and allergic reactions 27th May 2007
... drug and an adverse reaction?
I was put on 80mg of Diovan on May7th. Within a couple of days after starting ... the doctor.
His response was to double the dose of Diovan to 160mg a day in an attempt to wean me off the beta ... which this drug is responsible.
I have not taken Diovan in any amount since.
Did I have an allergic reaction...
... with Cozaar which is in the same class of drugs as diovan . As you might recall, I woke up in the morning &...
... headache caused by my high blood pressure, rather than Diovan .
Thank you for describing your reaction to Cozaar ... never had swollen feet prior to my being started on Diovan . Like you, I had a 9 lbs 14oz baby (the other a little...
... explaining my reactions (in detail) to 80mg and 160mg of Diovan and answering a few questions, I left. Went back to...
... it's hard to say but I think it is safe to say that DIOVAN (from NOVARTIS) will not be in your future, no matter ... though, most people have very little trouble taking DIOVAN ....
... though, most people have very little trouble taking DIOVAN .
Lenin,
thank you for posting! You should know ... discuss.
I believe I'd have less of a problem with Diovan if I were on only one or two other drugs. That is...
... determined to stand my ground and if told to take Diovan in a reduced dose, I'll refuse. We know what the statistics...
- Diovan 24th May 2007
... lolasmom;3003828]:) Would like to read good and bad about Diovan . Let the postings begin, please.
Mom, :)
... this board on 5/18/2007 under the title of Valsartan( Diovan ) for Blood Pressure.
What would you like to know...
... his routine. Anyway, Ill check the other thread on diovan . Thanks for the lead. Hope everyone has a safe and...
... I was on Diovan for more than a year. I switched to a different BP...
... I started on Diovan HCT about a month ago. Other than nasty belches for...
- BP Medication & Weight Gain 24th May 2007
... s totally unhappy. Dr gave him a prescription for Diovan instead. The next question will be in another post...
- extreme hypertension, on a younger person. 18th May 2007
... was 181/115.
the medicine i'm currently taking
Diovan 160
HCTZ 25 (separate from the diovan)
Diltiazem ... quite a bit to me. In the past few months ive been on Diovan HCT 80, 160, Lisiniproil (sp): 20 and possibly 40...
... able to help me better.
I would like to stay on diovan , maybe just a higher dosage of it though. I can't...
... managing their blood pressure with different doses of diovan .
My doctor has ended up switching me to Diovan...
- Tired, tired, tired!!!! 16th May 2007
... levels, Spironolactone, which is potassium-sparing, and Diovan , which is also known to raise potassium levels.
...
- Question re: Atenolol - for Beth 16th May 2007
... experimenting at my expense. Today he doubled the dose of Diovan to 160mg. I read that increasing the dose of this...
... toying with the idea of NOT taking the 160mg dose of Diovan . I took only 80mg today - my BP on rising was a perfect...
... know another patient whose Dr. said to increase her Diovan . I don't think she got results either. Oh, I wanted...
... talked to the pharmacist today regarding my reaction to Diovan . He says the headache will have to be investigated ... doctor-he should be taking care of that!). He also said Diovan should have been stopped after I had advised my doctor ... tailored to my situation. He says the increased dose of Diovan is and indication that in spite of all of the BP medication...
... talked to the pharmacist today regarding my reaction to Diovan . He says the headache will have to be investigated ... doctor-he should be taking care of that!). He also said Diovan should have been stopped after I had advised my doctor ... tailored to my situation. He says the increased dose of Diovan is and indication that in spite of all of the BP medication...
... flowergirl2day;3004114].... He says the increased dose of Diovan is and indication that in spite of all of the BP medication...
- Valsartan (Diovan) for Blood Pressure 10th May 2007
... I've been on Diovan for about 9 months now. Very low side effects (for ... better.
I was able to get good BP control with Diovan .
Your experience may vay....
... ask for a package insert (information sheet) for Diovan even if you haven't bought the the drug from them...
... give any details. I couldn't find my pkg insert for Diovan but both drugs are in the same class so there are...
... primary aldosternoism as causing your hbp. Although the diovan may have triggered it, the headache may also be a...
... pharmacist yesterday that 8% of patients taking Diovan experience transitional headaches. This info was not ... could be due to my high BP, rather than a reaction to Diovan . Thank you for checking your Cozaar sheet for me! ... remembered to take them.) I took my first dose of 160mg Diovan . About ten minutes into my walk I had shortness of ... to 80mg and now 160mg I am determined not to take Diovan anymore in any amount. I just checked my drug sheet...
... I told the doctor I did not want a replacement for Diovan . In spite of that, I was given another med to try...
... Good for you saying No to Diovan . What did he say about your reactions to it. Are...
... Hello, :)
Good for you saying No to Diovan . What did he say about your reactions to it. Are ... it very STRANGE for anyone to react this way, since Diovan is not known to have many side effects and he himself...
- lotrel 10/20 21st April 2007
... taking Clonidine for years and then he switched me to Diovan HCT and the heartburn was horrible along with the...
- Altace 11th April 2007
... to, since you had to quit Altace?
I switched to Diovan (an ARB). Definitely not as effective as the Altace...
- Two Causes Of High Bp? 11th April 2007
... very stubborn husband. He has a prescription for Diovan that was never filled. Guess I'll be the one to fill...
- Tekturna 4th April 2007
... yrs. been on accupril,hyzaar, norvasc, dynacirc, diovan , and now, for a few years been on benicar, hydrochlorothiaz...
- Need advice, please 30th March 2007
... crazy this all is. i have been on accupril..hyzaar.... diovan ....dynacirc....norvasc.....and forget about statins...
- Combinations of meds 30th March 2007
... still no significant change. Yesterday, he added Diovan 320mg once a day. I feel like the Lotrel 10/40 has...
- Store Blood Pressure Machines 22nd March 2007
... taking this medication for about 6 weeks. I was taking DIOVAN but it did not work very well at controlling my blood...
- bp meds 14th March 2007
... i am taking diovan and toprol my bp is ok now. ive had the flu and a...
- low blood pressure 12th March 2007
... im on diovan and toprol for boderline high bp. ive had the flu...
- Lasix & Klor-Con question 7th March 2007
... is it possible there might be one I can take, say Diovan ? I've read some favorable posts about it. I haven...
- Sleeping Rapid Pulse 4th March 2007
... can't tell if it's from my thyroid or wrong doses of diovan ? The drs. keep giving me higher doses of pressure...
- Diovan Pill Pricing...Grrrrr! 19th February 2007
... a price that is 2/3 of $72 per month.
And since Diovan has a half life of only agout 6 hours, your coverage ... dizziness is caused by the Claritin though. Take only the Diovan for several days and IF the hives appear, then stop ... the Diovan for a few more days and see if the hives stop.
Basically ... , what I am saying is that if the Diovan is CAUSING the hives, then the proper response is...
... ve had them for years, well before starting on the Diovan . The hives are hayfever related. Thanks for worrying...
... Give Costco, Sam's Club, or WalMart a try for the Diovan . Costco's pricing is usually about 15% less on the...
... have very good benefits - example a 30 day supply of Diovan costs me $10. It's more that if I wanted to get to...
- Avalide and Side Effects on my brain 12th February 2007
... your doctor for samples of a SEPARATE ARB (Cozaar, Diovan , or Avapro, whichever he has lying around) and also...
- Diovan versus Micardis - Which do you like? 7th February 2007
... I was on Cozaar and was switched to Diovan (insurance formulary problem). I haven't had any trouble...
... while the Micardis worked. I just hope that the Diovan works for me....
... I am now on Diovan 80mg. I don't know whether it's controlling my blood...
... After 4 days of BP checks, the Diovan 80mg is doing a nice job. I am pretty happy....
... Diovan 40mg. is pretty tolerable for me. I think it may...
- Need Advice - ARB's 5th February 2007
... have taken Avapro in the past, and currently take Diovan . I have no side effects at all that I can describe ... hypertensive with a long half-life.... taken once a day.
Diovan shows pretty low incidences of side effects in clinical...
- Lotrel 3rd February 2007
... others I dont even remember, presently I'm trying Diovan 380mg for a week now.....I haven't seen any effect...
- Anyone know anything about Benicar 2nd February 2007
... heard others on the board who have had them. I was on diovan and doc switched me to Benicar after it made me sick...
... I'm on Benicar. I've taken Diovan and Micardis before with no help to my BP. Benicar...
- bpm 26th January 2007
... a different person ) promptly changed me away to Diovan - which is the same decision the second doc made....
- Toprol XL 100 MG 22nd January 2007
... medicines including Toprol XL 100 MG twice a day , Diovan , Lisinpril, and Furmoside. During that time, my BP...
- Trying to QUIT Lopressor- advice PLEASE 21st January 2007
... probs.
I have slight high blood pressure, and take Diovan 160 mg. No problem with that. So here are my complaints...
... right Annkay, you are now taking BOTH Lopressor AND Diovan for a case of slight hypertension.
Since you've ruled ... likely toss the Lopressor (metoprolol) and see if the Diovan will do the full job for you. Side effects form Toprol ... drug, you can ascertain whether you should up the Diovan or add a diuretic to get good enough BP numbers. I...
... right Annkay, you are now taking BOTH Lopressor AND Diovan for a case of slight hypertension.
Since you've ruled ... likely toss the Lopressor (metoprolol) and see if the Diovan will do the full job for you. Side effects form Toprol ... drug, you can ascertain whether you should up the Diovan or add a diuretic to get good enough BP numbers. I ... from 128/75 to 148/85 and I am continuing my 160 mg. Diovan each evening.
I can climb stairs now without the...
- 3 meds and bp still up 21st January 2007
... about 178/98 and I was put on some medication...I take Diovan and Inderal. It didn't do much to lower the numbers...
- Diovan HCTZ 80/12.5 mg. vs Propranolol 5mg. 19th January 2007
... I think it was 320 mg. I don't know anything about diovan , I'm afraid, but if a small dose of propranolol works...
... different doses of the two meds also...I take 320mg of diovan daily and I take 40mg of propranolol daily...maybe...
- Lisinopril and this annoying, unrelenting cough 16th January 2007
... low side effects in general.
The ARB I'm on ( Diovan ) doesn't work as well as the Altace so I had to go...
- WilmaJ 11th January 2007
... taken in the past although I have doubts about the diovan , I don't think it's working anymore. I am very depressed...
- Questions about Analipril 9th January 2007
... irbesartan (AVAPRO), telmisartan (MYCARDIS), valsartan ( DIOVAN ), and losartan (COZAAR).
Unfortunately none of...
- Blood pressure won't stay down? 5th January 2007
... I'm okay on diltiazem i was switched to, but the diovan 320 is causing far too much fatigue. I refused to ... another on a lower dose and I would like to go from Diovan to a different and lower dose ARF.
Best wishes...
- Resistant Blood Pressure? 2nd January 2007
... with hypertension three years ago. I had been taking DIOVAN and it was keeping it under control until last month...
- Generic Toprol XL Now Available 29th December 2006
... can now get the same meds generic.
Now if only Diovan would come off patent. Hopefully it will before I...
... that already?).
I'll put up with the full price Diovan for a few more years, but I do regret that those who...
- BP Med. ~ what dosage are you on and what range are you in? 22nd December 2006
... I am on 3 medications - Diovan 160 mg daily, Metoprolol 100 mg daily, and
clonidine...
- Antidepressants and HBP? 21st December 2006
... Hi I'm new here, aqe 65. I have been on 80mg of Diovan for over a year now with BP's running usually below...
- BP meds and anxiety....help 15th December 2006
... I suspected that it could be due to the BP meds ( Diovan ). My Dr then switched me to Norvasc. Funny thing...
- Benicar Hct 40/25 14th December 2006
... I was taking 320MG DIOVAN for a few years and my blood pressure was under control ... hard? This did not happen to me when I was on the Diovan . Could it be all the sweating and the diuretic in...
... informative!!!! The Benicar is working much better than the Diovan did at keeping my blood pressure under control......
- Diovan no longer working 12th December 2006
... Hi,
Welcome to healthboards.com, I haven't tried Diovan but I tried Atacand and Cozaar, which are in the same ... drug class as Diovan so nearly they will have the same side effects. They...
... same side effects.
Atacand, Benicar, Cozaar and Diovan are all in the same drug class and they will give ... Lisinopril: ACEI
3- Atenolol: Beta-Blockers
4- Diovan : ARB
And you got side effects with them all. Me too...
... Hi,
I used to take diovan but was taken off it because I was doing well without...
... Ferg,
My doc put me on Diovan once too and it didn't bring down my bp. He switched...
... life depended on it.
If Diovan or the other ARB's work poorly, it is usually a sign...
... Here is my dilemma. I have been on 240mg of Diovan for about a year and a half. I have had no serious ... effects. Especially fatigue, dizziness, and ED. The Diovan was keeping my pressure around 130/85 until now. My ... become uncotrolled at 180/90. I was initially put on diovan 60 mgm alone and it worked for six months. I then...
- I dont know were to start. 8th December 2006
... have borderline HBP for all that time I am now on DIOVAN . This all came up while I was taking a phisical for...
... Hello Bill,
If DIOVAN is not working alone I think you need to ask your...
... No I dont take anything but asprin 85mg with the diovan . I also take nexium for acid reflux. I guess I am ... do is deal with it. By the way I have only been on diovan for a few days as of this posting so I am on my way...
... Bill, do you feel anything different while you are on DIOVAN ? any side effects?
I guess you need to add a diuretic ... HTC but I felt so tired so I stopped it.
How much DIOVAN do you take? 160 mg?
I tried to control my Sodium...
... laxative tonight. Restrict water a bit.
Take 320 mg. Diovan today and tomorrow (it's a very weak antihypertensive...
- Lenin, ARB's, etc. 5th December 2006
... drugs (maybe a good thing.)
Best try out Benicar, Diovan , Atacand, or even Cozaar/Hyzaar and see if they control...
- Can Beta-Blockers cause weight gain? 23rd November 2006
... the morning and 25 at night. I also take 160 mg of diovan but doc wants me to go up to 320 diovan for kidneys ... .
Will taking so much diovan be hard to take?
I like the way the metaprolol slows...
...
Though 320 mg. may sound like a strong dose of Diovan , lots of people are on it without problems....
... lower 70s. I have noticed since I have been on the diovan for awhile my blood pressure is started to slowly ... the bp drugs no matter what they give me. I am on diovan , demidex and metaprolol. A load of pills. My pressure...
- Patience Pays Off 9th November 2006
... Nyah,
We are all good researchers: :D
Now on 160mg Diovan and seems to be working for BP control. Still on the...
- getting off toporal with altace miserabley 7th November 2006
... blocker (Norvasc) or an Angiotensin Receptor Antagonist ( Diovan ).... these are pretty "nice" drugs, side-effect wise...
- Has anyone read Reversing Hypertension by Dr.Whitaker? 3rd November 2006
... serious and make some big changes. I am still taking my Diovan HCT for now, but hope that is temporary....
- high blood pressure in a.m. 1st November 2006
... losartan potassium (Cozaar) 50 mg/day, valsartan ( Diovan ) 80 mg/day, or irbesartan (Avapro) 150 mg/day in reducing...
- High BP medicines and ED, please read and response! 31st October 2006
... negative effects on my sexual function. With Cozaar and Diovan (for the 1'st few weeks) They had a negative effect...
... negative effects on my sexual function. With Cozaar and Diovan (for the 1'st few weeks) They had a negative effect...
... which did not cause an ED issue. I am currently on Diovan and have not noticed any ED problems.
Good luck...
- To Lenin: BENICAR -HCT 31st October 2006
... to you because you are so informative. I was taking Diovan 320 mg for the last few years and it was controlling ... are loaded with it. Anyway he told me to stop the Diovan and he has me trying BENICAR-HCT 40/25. He said it ... is in the same class of drugs as the Diovan but this also has a diuretic. My readings have been...
... Benicar he will have to give me something else. Would Diovan -HCT have the same results as the Benicar??...
- Benicar--hct 30th October 2006
... I was taking Diovan for 3 years to control my blood pressure. I noticed ... because of the diuretic? I never had any problems with Diovan which is in the same class of drugs as Olmersartan...
... potent of all ARB's I've taken. Much stronger than DIOVAN , COZAAR. I take 10 mg a day. (I split a 20 mg tablet ... of Benicar is much more potent than COZAAR 50mg and DIOVAN 80..
I believe it's best to start with a lower...
... 65 last night. I took 3 readings. When I took the Diovan I did not notice any side effects and I did not feel...
... readings during the day were much higher with the Diovan ....
... pressure in my head along with dizziness. I now take Diovan 80mg and feel much better.
Just give your body...
... I took Diovan and Micardis and both did not lower my BP. But, Benicar...
- flushed face and headache? 29th October 2006
... I have high blood pressure and am on Diovan and Inderal...My face gets so flushed sometimes.....
- High Doses of Diovan 29th October 2006
... Hi Cher,
I am also on 320mg of Diovan ...also 40 mg of propranolol...(inderal). My BP has ... to be about that reading since...I was switched to diovan ...first 80mg...then 160mg and now 160mg 2x a day....
... I've read more anecdotes about Diovan causing weight loss than weight gain. I don't know...
