What is Hydrochlorothiazide-Valsartan?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Diovan HCT Co-Diovan
See also: Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ Valsartan
Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan combination is used alone or with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, and valsartan is an angiotension-II receptor blocker.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 73 | 13 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 32 | 13 | |
| General health | 4 | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | 0 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 1 | 0 | |
| Fluid retention (edema) | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 23 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hydrochlorothiazide-Valsartan
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Low potassium (hypokalemia) | 2 | |
| Cough | 1 | |
| Excess mucus | 1 | |
| Fatigue | 1 | |
| Frequent daytime urination | 1 | |
| Low blood pressure | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Hydrochlorothiazide-Valsartan
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 14 | |
| Other | 9 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 3 | |
| Side effects too severe | 2 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 1 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Expense | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Hydrochlorothiazide-Valsartan
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 3 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 4 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 3 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 6 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 5 | |
| 10 years or more | 6 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Hydrochlorothiazide-Valsartan after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ (Hydrochlorot) | 2 | |
| Fosinopril (Monopril) | 1 | |
| Losartan (Cozaar) | 1 | |
| Losartan-HCTZ (Hyzaar) | 1 | |
| Olmesartan-hydrochlorothiazide (Benicar HCT) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Hydrochlorothiazide-Valsartan and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Valsartan (Diovan) | 2 | |
| Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ (Hydrochlorot) | 1 | |
| Isradipine (DynaCirc CR) | 1 | |
| Lisinopril (Zestril) | 1 |
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