- Avapro Side Effect 19th May 2004
... nangiotensin II receptor antagonists. This is the same as DIOVAN , and I got the exact same symptom. And I hated it ... because my blood pressure was beautiful. I was on DIOVAN /HCT which meant part was a diuretic, I tried to tell ... HCT part, she did not think so, she suspected the DIOVAN . Of course I did not believe her, but after reading ... too hot!
One other thing I wanted to try with the DIOVAN was to take it a while and see if my body adjusted...
- Diovan-dizzy? 13th May 2004
... I am on my second week of Diovan 80 to help lower moderate high
bp. I've started ... off Norvasc.
Is dizziness a common side effect of Diovan in the beginning and will it eventually subside? ...
... BP control. All drugs have side effects, including Diovan . It's just that Diovan seems to have very few and...
...
I will keep taking it. So many I know who are on Diovan have hardly any side
effects. That's why I asked...
- Norvasc and Eyes 10th May 2004
... to get on with my life.
History of med use.
Diovan 80/12.5 Could not exercise
Lotrel 5/10 ...
... diuretic. Were you twitching on Lotrel?
As for Diovan HCTZ- This is a combo ARB and diuretic. The fact that ... a result of the HCTZ (diuretic) component, not the Diovan .
Dehydration, or disturbed electrolytes caused ... abate, I would love to see how you do on straight Diovan , (non HCTZ) at an increased dose of 160mg.
zuzu...
... back to ZuZU8 final comment, I wanted to try straight Diovan also, but my doctor said that the Diovan was the cause...
... But on the other meds I got the best readings on DIOVAN 106/60, and on the LOTREL 130/80, so I am hoping that...
- For Zuzu, please ~ Re:Diovan 5th May 2004
... systolic and diastolic readings, my doc has increased my Diovan from 80 to 160 mgs. I've been on the new dose now...
... Sunny,
Regarding Diovan ....usually you'll see a reduction in your BP within...
... so it is there.
I will just keep popping my Diovan and waiting for my numbers to decrease. I sure did...
... Just today, the 7th day on the increased dose of Diovan , my numbers are coming down, both the systolic and...
- Norvasc question 2nd May 2004
... years. I want to switch to a less costly drug like Diovan . I'm concerened how my body would react after stopping...
... drugs for a couple weeks and then a transfer to the Diovan full strength.
Let me add thoug that Diovan is ... slightly MORE expensive than Norvasc:
Diovan 160mg: $49.99/ 30 days
Norvasc 5mg: $42.99/30 days...
- Stubborn BP 2nd May 2004
...
An Angiotensin II blocker (ARB) such as Cozaar, Diovan , Benicar...etc
or
A Calcium channel blocker...
- Blood Tests 29th April 2004
... switched was Toprol to Altenolol (after I asked for Diovan again). My results have been consistent at 8-10 different...
- Menopause and Diovan not working 28th April 2004
... horrendous side effects for me too until good ol' Diovan ...But 80 mgs, like you, didn't give me enough control...
... encouraging words. I think I will need to increase the diovan , at least temporarily. I am using bioidentical hormone...
... willing to work with you on this.
Good luck with the Diovan . And come back here if you have any questions about...
... medications. I am also in menopause, and I'm taking Diovan 160 mgs. I was put on Diovan 80 mgs first but it ... lower my blood pressure to the acceptable range. The Diovan 160 mgs didn't cause me any new side effects. I have...
... that I can tolerate. I am now on the new 160mg of Diovan and the pharmacist said that I may feel more fatigue...
- Benicar 20mg/Hct 27th April 2004
... and keeps the BP down. :)
P.S...Also tried Diovan and that did the same thing, plus tried Altace, which...
... and keeps the BP down. :)
P.S...Also tried Diovan and that did the same thing, plus tried Altace, which...
- Another BP Med 24th April 2004
... and good ole diabetes.
I never heard of this med Diovan . The Nurse Pract put me on it at 160 mg a day. I...
... Sunshine,
What I can tell you about Diovan is that it belongs to a class of BP meds called angiotensin ... to 320 mg daily, taken once-a-day.
I myself take Diovan 160mg and have fantastic BP control with absolutely ... increased up to 320mg or sometimes, instead of upping the Diovan , the addition of a low dose diuretic is often added ... instead. Should a diuretic be necessary, there's Diovan HCT, which is a combo pill of Diovan plus diuretic...
... I've been on 160 mg. of Diovan for about 8 months. It is the only BP med. that hasn...
- Co-diovan 19th April 2004
... anyone using Co- Diovan 80/12,5 ( valsartan hydrochlorothiazid )
any known ... exercise. Which is a big thing for me. What I tried was Diovan HCT, I think it is the same thing you are calling ... Co- Diovan . I also took 80/12.5...
... about Benicar at next visit. Is Benicar the same as Diovan ?...
- Question to Diovan Users 14th April 2004
... I'm not raving about Diovan (or Cozaar, which I take). They are severely limited...
- Is the Atenolol causing all this??? 13th April 2004
... Personally I think a diuretic/ARB like Cozaar (or Diovan , Atacand, Micardis) and HCTZ or indeed first a trial...
- Hello, I am new to this board. I was put on DiovanHCT 13th April 2004
... measuring between 150/100 to 170/120. I have been on the Diovan for 1 week now with really good results. The only...
... measuring between 150/100 to 170/120. I have been on the Diovan for 1 week now with really good results. The only ... here...I won't be much of a poster. :)
Laura
Diovan is not a beta blocker and will not generally slow...
... usually a pronounced lowering. (Maybe Cozaar does it and Diovan doesn't??)
Zuzu will know....
... Laura,
I'm on Diovan 160mg ( but non-HCT)....I have had, like you, great ... has not been affected at all.
The ARBs (Cozaar, Diovan , Benicar, etc) do not normally affect heart rate....
- Toprol to Atenolol? Please Respond 13th April 2004
... Have you not been on an ARB - Diovan , Benicar, Cozaar?
These are the cat's pajamas if...
... as well, which is why my new doc. didn't put me on Diovan , which I requested. She wants to take me off of the...
- Zuzu - Diavan 6th April 2004
... Oops, sorry for the typo/.... that should have been diovan ....
- Medicines that WORK - a poll 4th April 2004
... that is used on this board without side effects is Diovan . But I on the other hand had dreadful side effects...
... Okay- I'll be second to chip in.
Diovan 160mg. No side effects at all. Average treated BP...
... Axe-
Yes, straight Diovan (non-HCT). No other meds.
zuzu xx...
... effects for me. I have hear a lot of good things about Diovan & requested it from my old. doc. He said that it was...
... I'm taking Diovan 160mg, and it works without any side effects. I have...
... Gray,
What was your b/p before Diovan & after?
It seems that it really has worked for...
- A Typical Day On Meds. 1st April 2004
... hypertension?
And have you ever tried the ARBs- Diovan , Benicar, Cozaar, Micardis, Atacand, Avapro et al...
... to the Toprol & Lotrel that I was on. He said that Diovan was the same as Altace (which didn't work for me)...
... alone, I can only speak from my own experience on Diovan .
UNTREATED- My BP was way up there..160's/90's....
- Insurance won't cover Micardis......but 1st April 2004
... kidney protective) than Cozaar.
I myself am on Diovan ...same class... (and like you, it's not one of the...
- Anyone here taking Diovan HCT? 31st March 2004
... I went through something similar on Diovan HCT 80/12.5 It happened several times during my...
- should I start a new drug? 31st March 2004
... ! He is playing CYA, but wouldn't even let me try Diovan even though many of this board including Zuzu+ have...
- What Would You Do???? 31st March 2004
... were good drugs. Good drugs for who???? I asked for Diovan & he said that it was the same as Altace, which is...
- Clonidine and taking meds every other day? 27th March 2004
... NERVE to say the incidence of cough is 10%. HAH!!!
Diovan and the ARB's are about as easy as you can get, but...
... my blood pressure under control. I am also taking diovan , 160mg. Good luck! :)...
... my blood pressure under control. I am also taking diovan , 160mg. Good luck! :)
So Grayfox, if I understandibg ... meds to keep your pressure down .... Clondine and Diovan ?...
... Sandra 49: Yes, I am taking two meds. The diovan wasn't enough, so my doctor added the clonidine. ...
- I'm about to try my fifth medication! Help 23rd March 2004
... off Corgard and anticipating starting Cardizem.
Diovan seems to work for a lot of people on this board with...
- Low systolic/high diastolic? 19th March 2004
... The angiotensin 2 receptor blockers (ARBS) such as Diovan , Benicar, Cozaar, Atacand etc. are virtually side ... effect free. I'm on Diovan 160mg once a day. Untreated my BP was 160/98'ish(...
- Diovan with Norvasc- Help? 18th March 2004
... lasting (if memory serves.)
It's an awful drug!
Diovan and a diuretic (or a diuretic alone) is a good idea ... rich stuff daily.)
Zuzu gets good numbers with Diovan alone (but then she uses black magic :) )...
... effects too well, so I quit taking it and went to Diovan which until recently controlled my BP very well.
...
If memory serves me correctly, Diovan should take about 4-6 weeks to show its full results...
... everything wr6969 said 80mg is the start point for Diovan (I'm on 160)and 5 mg of Norvasc is way low. I was...
... a lower starting dose of 2.5 milligrams.
I'm on Diovan (now 160 mg) and 10 mg Norvasc. So far, I've experienced...
...
I'm one of the folks who has done really well on Diovan 180mgs alone. (No black magic involved, in spite of ... this wonderful Maze of Medication.
Treated, on the Diovan , my BP averages 110-113/65-70. Sometimes a little...
- Need advice on tapering off toprol 13th March 2004
... hilery,
You might try an ARB like Cozaar or Diovan (and tons more). They lower BP only very modestly...
... hilery,
You might try an ARB like Cozaar or Diovan (and tons more). They lower BP only very modestly...
... You might try an ARB like Cozaar or Diovan (and tons more). They lower BP only very modestly ... that you mention that about ARBs. Since I've been on Diovan , I've not noticed any changes in my heart rate. I...
- Need question answered 7th March 2004
... 2 receptor blocker, in the same class as Benicar, Diovan , Atacand, Cozaar, Avapro etc. Of all the BP drugs ... people. My non-med BP was averaging 160/98 and now, on Diovan 160mg, my average is 113/70 at rest, and often even...
... 2 receptor blocker, in the same class as Benicar, Diovan , Atacand, Cozaar, Avapro etc. Of all the BP drugs ... people. My non-med BP was averaging 160/98 and now, on Diovan 160mg, my average is 113/70 at rest, and often even...
- Take Bp Medicine at Night? 6th March 2004
... learned from you senior members, I think I might try Diovan again and take it at night! Because as I have said...
- Switching Within A Class. Success? 4th March 2004
... me on an CCB :) which I don't want. I want to try Diovan . Has anyone had success switching drugs within the...
... the ARB's are pretty similar.
I know Zuzu likes Diovan better than losartan, but I think they are all good...
... my pre-med systolic was averaging 160. Now, on my Diovan 160mg, it is averaging 113 and often as low as 98...
... non HCT) and -10.4 for diastolic.
[url]http://www. diovan .com/hcp/efficacy/hcp_reductions.jsp[/url]
But ... the "old" borderline of 140/90..... On 160mg non HCT Diovan , that would bring BP down to only 127.4/79.6, which...
... the "old" borderline of 140/90..... On 160mg non HCT Diovan , that would bring BP down to only 127.4/79.6, which...
... up the most current claim...my latest is 1996 and Diovan wasn't invented yet :D)
From my limited personal ... down....who knows, maybe you don't even NEED the Diovan anymore (Been too Lourdes lattely??;))
But there...
... Zip-
I have a 1999 PDR which has Diovan in it. I checked out the pharmacodynamics and clinical...
- Any Success Stories? 3rd March 2004
... health, age, history etc. but for what it's worth:
Diovan 160mg- BP overall average for last month (Feb)---113...
... On Diovan 80 mg. According to digital BP monitor, average past...
... must admit still cough at times. I orignially tried Diovan HCT 80/12.5, but that prevented me from jogging or ... Bp 150/98. Now it is 117/80, with Lotrel while on Diovan it was 107/60....
- White coat syndrome 25th February 2004
... I am on two different blood pressure medications, Diovan and Clonidine. I'm trying to learn not to get stressed...
... I am on two different blood pressure medications, Diovan and Clonidine. I'm trying to learn not to get stressed...
... I am on two different blood pressure medications, Diovan and Clonidine. I'm trying to learn not to get stressed...
- NasalCrom Helps Ace inhibitor Cough 23rd February 2004
... to an ARB (angiotensin 2 receptor blocker) such as Diovan , Atacand, Benicar, Cozaar, etc, with very good results...
... to an ARB (angiotensin 2 receptor blocker) such as Diovan , Atacand, Benicar, Cozaar, etc, with very good results ... Lotrel to work, because I have already switched from Diovan HCT that was keeping me form exercising. I tried to...
... some words for advertisement. One of the words, was " Diovan ", that link took me to this site: [url]http://www...
- atenolol and type 2 diabetes 22nd February 2004
... diuretics, angiotensin-II receptor blockers (ARBS like Diovan , Atacand, Benicar), and angiotensin-converting enzyme...
- Taking Norvasc and feeling awful 22nd February 2004
... possibility are the ARBS (angiotensin 2 receptor blockers) Diovan , Atacand, Benicar are a few....
Virtually no side ... went through many classes of BP meds before I got to Diovan which works great for me, but of course everyone is...
... side I will ask my doctor (or a new one) to put me on Diovan . You were a great help....
... ZUZU may have a good suggestion. Has anyone tried Diovan with improved results?...
... and some headaches. I've since switched over to Diovan , and like zuzu, am very happy with this drug since...
- Perplexing change in BP 21st February 2004
... I'm currently on Diovan 80mg once daily in the morning. My untreated BP has ... week. I'm not on any other medications apart from Diovan , and the occasional 5mg of propranolol once every ... remained within these ranges although I have reduced the Diovan dosage to 40mg!
In my paranoid mind, I'm thinking...
... consider it a blessing and maybe you can try 40 mg. Diovan ...less is always MORE in my book!...
... Always knew you'd respond, zip :)
Already on 40mg Diovan . If this continues, I think I can go off it completely...
... own! Took 0.5mg of Ativan, popped another 80mg of Diovan (you definitely can't think straight when this occurs ... was 118/76 (not surprising since I had OD'ed on the Diovan the night before I suppose). Slept fine the next...
... been getting mainly good readings since I've been on Diovan (average systolic 110, average diastolic 78) and it...
- Atacand, anyone ever use it, or Know 19th February 2004
... is an ARB (angiotensin 2 receptor blocker). I take Diovan which is in the same class. I am a huge fan of the...
- Dry Mouth Side Effect 16th February 2004
... therapy and transient.
I haven't had any problems with Diovan although you may hear from someone any minute that...
- Holistic medicine/Diovan/Lotrel 9th February 2004
... 100 my doctor started me on medicine. I started on Diovan HCT 80/12.5 and I was doing quite well for about 3 ... dailyand and on Saturday I speed walk 5 miles, on the Diovan I could not do the 5 miles. Note: I was also taking ... When I called my doctor she told me to stop the Diovan immediately. Actually I talked to the doctor through ... supplements?
Do you think I should have stayed on Diovan and discontinued the supplements?
Any one had any...
... sodium and potassium. It happens A LOT! I think the DIOVAN (angiotensin receptor blocker) is totally blameless ... jittery and coughing all the time.
How about plain DIOVAN instead if you have problems with the Lotensin...maybe...
... sodium and potassium. It happens A LOT! I think the DIOVAN (angiotensin receptor blocker) is totally blameless ... jittery and coughing all the time.
How about plain DIOVAN instead if you have problems with the Lotensin...maybe ... ANY conceivable way.
I wanted to that just plain Diovan , but doctor did not even discuss it! The
calcium ... load of new concerns, and I would rather stay on the Diovan . I think I need to find a new doctor, is it ok to...
- Magnesium Suppliments 7th February 2004
... I am on diovan 160 for the past 2 months and it has been controling ... one should not take potassium suppliments while on diovan i was wondering about the magnesium...thank you...
- When to take ARB-any stomach upset? 6th February 2004
... ask you when you take yours. I'm four days into the diovan (you were right, by the way, the bp is coming down ... night or morning)?
Thanks for you help
Your fellow diovan dependent...
... hiram, like zuzu, I also take Diovan 80mg once in the morning after breakfast. Like zuzu ... just disappears over time.
BTW, glad to hear that Diovan is doing a great job of managing those BP numbers...
- Any reason why bp would go up on ARB? 3rd February 2004
... Hi, just started Diovan yesterday and noticed an increase in my BP today.Could...
... Hiramtraveler- I don't think the Diovan is making your BP go up.
More likely it's apprehension...
... Hiramtraveler- I don't think the Diovan is making your BP go up.
More likely it's apprehension...
... same thing happen when a switched from Benicar to Diovan . The benicar the drop in BP happened (for me) in two ... days. Diovan may take 2-4 weeks to show. I didn't bother me so ... the benicar and jumped to 135/83 the first days on diovan and Had been through that with other meds also. So...
- Finally took the drugs-diovan questions 3rd February 2004
... Well, finally decided on diovan and took my first dose tonight. Feels like a kind ... is supposed to create an effect? Also, noticed that diovan has some form of heart stimulant in it. Is that problematic...
... the full effect.
Don't know where you read that Diovan has some form of heart stimulant in it. Wrong!
... angiotensin II (as ACE inhibitors do) to bring down BP, Diovan and other drugs in same class reduce blood pressure...
- Norvasc??? 1st February 2004
... mos. and did a 1/2 marathon in Jan. I did switch to Diovan only because I believe Diovan has less aches (like...
... finally told him 'no more'. I'm now on Toprol XL and Diovan and HCTZ . My husband and sister take Norvasc with...
- I just purchased an automatic BP cuff 31st January 2004
... blockers, (ARBs). BRAND names include Cozaar, Benicar, Diovan , Atacand, Avapro, Micardis, Teveten et al. (All the ... generic versions end with the suffix "sartan", e.g. Diovan is generic valsartan).
Given that your #s are not ... from others here on the board.
I myself ended up on Diovan ...have great BP control and no side effects whatsoever...
- New to BP Board - Need ???'s Answered Plz. 29th January 2004
... hypertension, and any increase in my current meds ( Diovan ) would probably result in a better diastolic reading...
- lisinopril vs ARB? 26th January 2004
... and he said if he was on something he would be doing Diovan . He, therefore, gave me the option of lisinopril diovan...
... companies give you a better break with Cozaar. I'm on Diovan and it works great for me...but it isn't on my prescription...
... companies give you a better break with Cozaar. I'm on Diovan and it works great for me...but it isn't on my prescription...
... calcium channel blocker)
Avapro= ARB...Cozaar and Diovan are it's sisters.
Lisinopril= ACE inhibitor ...
... Benicar for 4 mos and it was great, but I switched to Diovan recently for because I'm a runner and I do get a little ... months ago. Also I'm in the National guard fulltime and Diovan is the only ARB the Army issues so if I deploy I get ... Diovan anyhow. I tried so many meds it's not even funny and...
- diovan question 26th January 2004
... I have been on Diovan for about 5 weeks, I suffered through the lightheadedness...
... .......I too have had some headaches while on the diovan ......although I think I have resolved my problem and ... know though that headaches are a known side effect of diovan .....although rare I think. After I cleaned my air ... have noticed it a lot though since I started on the diovan . Maybe ZuZu can help us with an answer. I really...
... .......I too have had some headaches while on the diovan ......although I think I have resolved my problem and ... know though that headaches are a known side effect of diovan .....although rare I think. After I cleaned my air ... have noticed it a lot though since I started on the diovan . Maybe ZuZu can help us with an answer. I really...
... common reasons for discontinuation of therapy with Diovan are headache and dizziness. However, that doesn't ... experience these reactions.
It's highly unlikely that Diovan is causing your headaches and other symptoms, especially...
... common reasons for discontinuation of therapy with Diovan are headache and dizziness. However, that doesn't ... experience these reactions.
It's highly unlikely that Diovan is causing your headaches and other symptoms, especially...
- Alright, here are some stats, now what do you think? 25th January 2004
... was as high as 170/110!! My doctor started me on Diovan HCT 80, and said that would not be enough, she felt...
- Is anyone happy with lisinopril? 24th January 2004
... angiotensin receptor blockers...like Cozaar, Hyzaar or Diovan ); more expensive and somewhat less effect on BP but...
... angiotensin receptor blockers...like Cozaar, Hyzaar or Diovan ); more expensive and somewhat less effect on BP but...
- Shortness of Breath 22nd January 2004
... happens it is quite bothersome. I am currently on diovan 160 and it is doing a pretty good job . My doctor...
- 20 years old and high BP. - PART II - 18th January 2004
... pulse rate. Eventually I'd like to be on just the Diovan , and get my pulse rate down to the 70s. That would...
- Question about mixing bp meds.. 12th January 2004
... switched over to an ARB (Angiotensin Receptor Blocker), Diovan , and though I think its great from the lack of side ... ok to up the Norvasc to 5 mgs along with 320 mgs of Diovan but I thought I would ask folks here if they have...
- 20 years old and high blood pressure? - Please Help! 11th January 2004
... sodium isn't the problem." He's currently on the max Diovan (320 mg) and diltiazem 240 mg and still has BP's in...
... sodium isn't the problem." He's currently on the max Diovan (320 mg) and diltiazem 240 mg and still has BP's in...
... didn't regulate my BP well enough!) and am now on Diovan , which so far, works. I'm not saying that calcium...
- systolic vs. diastolic?? 11th January 2004
... trouble with the diastolic which is my history. On the diovan it has been pretty good.........120/130's over mid...
- diovan and headaches????? 10th January 2004
... can tell you that the prescribing instructions for Diovan do say that "The most common reasons for discontinuation ... of therapy with Diovan were headache and dizziness".
That doesn't necessarily ... mean that your headaches result directly from the Diovan . Or the Diovan with alcohol.
The onset of your headaches ... is only approximately 10 days old. If Diovan w/alcohol was the problem you would have had headaches ... find any literature that indicates headache caused by Diovan and alcohol interacting. Dizziness would be more likely...
... you thought if this was going to be related to the Diovan it should have already happened in the 2 months I...
... yesterday - it fluctuates a lot.
I have tolerated the Diovan quite well though.......no cough anymore and no other...
... debilitating!
I don't know how long you've taken the Diovan , but I've read that it takes anywhere from 2-4 weeks ... like beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and now Diovan which seems to be doing the trick, unlike the other...
... this board and was interested in your post regarding diovan . I am currently taking 160mgs of diovan (started ... before the holidays not when i first started with the diovan in october....ironically i was on the 160mgs for about ... add a diuretic. Just wanted to let you know that diovan can and does cause headaches. I can only hope that...
... developing a head cold at the same time I was put on the Diovan 160 mg ( plus diuretic). I haven't had the headaches ... have read where headaches can be a side effect of the Diovan .
Good luck to you............see about changing ... the Diovan to a medicine in the same class..........but different...
- Most Of These B/P Meds .... 6th January 2004
... receptor blockers (ARBs) with your doctor. That would be Diovan , Cozaar, Atacand etc.
These have the LEAST side effects ... serious sodium reduction alone might do it.
I'm on Diovan after going thru Altace (diarrhea and cough), Toprol ... getting worried I'd never find an answer until put on Diovan . NO SIDE EFFECTS.
Definitely worth condsidering...
... hearing all of the great things that you said about Diovan , I asked him for a trial. He said "It is the same...
... developed "the cough". I do NOT have diarrhea or cough on Diovan . Same BP control.
Yep..TOPROL can cause all the...
... until new insurance kicks in. In the meantime.... Diovan is the ARB that you recommend as well? Did you ever...
... choice and if insurance/money allows, I'd opt for Diovan , Benicar, Atacand...any of the others! Not Cozaar...
... time you come in I'll recommend a psychologist.
Diovan is the same as Altace....
... as effective at lower doses than the other ARBs. Diovan works beautifully for me. Sunbird is happy on Benicar...
- Starting BP Med and Scared.... 6th January 2004
... manage my BP enough, so my cardiologist put me on Diovan and I've not had any side effects since!
Why not...
- Renal Blockage 5th January 2004
... currently am on two meds (the max allowed dose of Diovan and a small dose of Norvasc) and my blood pressure...
- High Systolic with Low Diastolic 30th December 2003
... systolic down. He's been on all combos. Now he's on Diovan 320 and Diltiazem 240. Still has systolics in the...
- Diovan vs. Cozaar 26th December 2003
... the computer didn't flag it.
On your question. Diovan appears to be just fine. I also take the max. dose ... people with Sulfa allergies. So, if you were taking Diovan HCT - that would be a serious problem. Here's the ... link to Rxlist.com for all the types of Diovan .
[url]http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/rxlist.cgi?drug ... = diovan [/url]
I tried to talk my Dr. into letting me try...
- Higher Dose Can Cause Kidney Prob? 22nd December 2003
... Micardis can be the same as taking 160mg of it's cousin, Diovan . Their blood pressure lowering effects are similar...
- Norvasc 21st December 2003
... After trying other combos (nothing works) he's now on Diovan 320 mg and a different CCB - diltiazem. It's older...
- switch from altace to diovan 20th December 2003
... more comfortable doing so.
Are you on straight Diovan or Diovan HCT? If you are not on the combo with HCTZ...
... switch just for a couple weeks. Going to doc with the DIOVAN will show her that you're getting poor control with...
... i take the diovan hctz and it controls my bp pretty well....
- 220 systolic 110 dyastolic 19th December 2003
... time for meds.My question is has anyone used the drug Diovan HCT?I have been hearing mixed reactions to this medicine...
... been the tried and true mainstay for BP control. Diovan , which is an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker, (abbrev ... sometimes HCT lowers potassium levels.
I take straight Diovan , but my BP was never so high that I needed a 2-pronged...
... been the tried and true mainstay for BP control. Diovan , which is an angiotensin 2 receptor blocker, (abbrev ... sometimes HCT lowers potassium levels.
I take straight Diovan , but my BP was never so high that I needed a 2-pronged...
- Potassium Question? 11th December 2003
... I am on 320 mg of Diovan HCT for my hypertension. Is it safe for me to take...
... Hi auburn,
Diovan is potassium sparing so there's no need to supplement...
... ZIP- Please set me straight re: Diovan HCT. Are you SURE this combo has the potassium sparing ... rothiazide alone is not potassium sparing.
However, with DIOVAN alone (non-HCTZ) greater than 20% INCREASES in serum ... you know, can lower our potassium levels.
Hey, if Diovan raises potassium levels and HCTZ lowers them, maybe...
- Switch in ACE's to help cough?? 2nd December 2003
... THE COUGH!!!
After six months on the no-cough ARB Diovan , I've found it just doesn't compare to the Altace ... would be between 110 and 117 just about always. With Diovan , early morning systolic can range from 100-130 and ... evening can range from 105-150. (So my Diovan *averages* are about 115 morning and 130 evening. ... ) I've tried taking my Diovan at different times of day, and even splitting those...
- Are There Any Meds. 1st December 2003
... angiotensin 2 receptor blockers (ARBs)?
Benicar, Diovan , Atacand etc? Virtually side effect free. Won't do...
... After seeing your previous posts about Diovan Zuzu, I asked my doc. for a prescription. My B/P has ... March when I was on no meds. He wouldn't prescribe Diovan , because he said that it was the same as Altace, which ... m never seeing the 1st clown again. I guess that Diovan didn't pay him or something......
... control my BP at all.
My latest adventure is with Diovan from Novartis, in doses of 80mg. As many have mentioned ... affliction!)...
While Altace may be in the same class as Diovan , I've been told that even drugs in the same class...
... felt like junk for days. I went back & asked him for Diovan & he said it was the same as Altace. He prescribed...
... effects than Ace Inhibitors like Altace or ARB's like Diovan , although everyone reacts differently.
Toprol and ... misunderstood your doctor, he's absolutely wrong that Diovan is the same as Altace. They are definitely related ... that many people get on ACE's, so I was switched to Diovan and it doesn't work as consistently well.
One...
... The doctor did say that Altace & Diovan were the same thing. He prescribed .5 of xanax, because...
- Need Advise On Arb's 1st December 2003
... Recommend I Ask To Try. I Have Read Where Some Take Diovan And Benicar. I Am Open For Suggestions. What Would...
... Hi Emeraldeyes-
I take Diovan 160mg (straight, non diuretic version) with NO side ... horrendous side effects for me.
Apart from Benicar and Diovan , there are other choices such as the newer drug in...
- Changing Bp Medicines 21st November 2003
... 80 to 140/90). My latest drug adventure is to take Diovan , an angiotension II receptor blocker (ARB) on the...
... both had horrible side-effects. I would love to try Diovan & get off of the Altenolol & Lotrel, because I have...
... The "ARB"'s like Diovan and Benicar have virtually no side effects. I am not ... people. You will notice that Zuzu the famous takes Diovan . I take Benicar....
- Blood pressure check tomorrow 18th November 2003
... indeed! Feel well and no side effects from the straight Diovan 180mg once a day.
zuzu xx...
- Diuretics Drain my Potassium 15th November 2003
... your question about which ARB I'm on...straight Diovan 160mg once a day. I'm one of the fortunate ones who ... somewhat better blood-pressure lowering effects than Diovan . How's your BP (and serum potassium) now on the Dyazide...
- Zuzu. . .what do you know about Spironolactone? 13th November 2003
... feminine" on spironolactone?
I am also on Imdur and Diovan , but nothing else has affected my fever or sleeping...
... benefits of one medicine with another? Do you think the Diovan is probably kicking in, or the Imdur? I wonder why...
- Zuzu-Question? 4th November 2003
... around 116/66. I switched myself from Norvasc to Diovan but when not otherwise occupied, pressure is usually...
... no news is good news!)....
Are you now on straight Diovan or Diovan HCTZ? I remember you were concerned about...
- Switching from ACE to ARB 24th October 2003
... mild channel blocker and I swear by ARBs(especially diovan and benicar). Diltiazem will lower your pulse (mine...
