What is Valsartan?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Diovan
See also: Exforge Exforge HCT Hydrochlorothiazide-Valsartan
Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used in the treatment of high blood pressure, of congestive heart failure (CHF), and post-myocardial infarction (MI).
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 109 | 29 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 97 | 24 | |
| Protein in urine (proteinuria) | 3 | 1 | |
| Congestive heart failure | 2 | 1 | |
| General health | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 5 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 9 | |
| None | 42 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Valsartan
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Dizziness | 3 | |
| Dizziness with hypotension upon standing | 1 | |
| Dry mouth | 1 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 1 | |
| Frequent urination | 1 | |
| Heartburn | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Valsartan
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 4 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 3 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 2 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 11 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 5 | |
| 10 years or more | 5 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Valsartan after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril (Zestril) | 5 | |
| Hydrochlorothiazide-Valsartan (Diovan HCT) | 2 | |
| Losartan-HCTZ (Hyzaar) | 2 | |
| Amitriptyline (Elavil) | 1 | |
| Amlodipine (Norvasc) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Valsartan and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan (Cozaar) | 4 | |
| Candesartan (Atacand) | 2 | |
| Olmesartan (Benicar) | 2 | |
| Amlodipine-benazepril (Lotrel) | 1 | |
| Carvedilol (Coreg) | 1 |
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