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Bookmark or Share- Valsartan Blood Pressure Drug | How It Works, Risks & RecallsValsartan is a blood pressure medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB). Valsartan is also prescribed after a heart attack to lower blood pressure and improve the patient’s chance of living longer.
- Valsartan Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term - Drugs.comAlong with its needed effects, valsartan may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking valsartan:
- Diovan (valsartan) dosing, indications, interactions, adverse effects ...Medscape - Hypertension dosing for Diovan (valsartan), frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost information.
- Valsartan Uses, Side Effects & Warnings - Drugs.comValsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children who are at least 6 year old. Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack. Valsartan is also used in adults to treat heart failure and lower your risk of needing to be hospitalized, and to lower your risk of death after a heart attack.
- Valsartan: MedlinePlus Drug InformationValsartan is used in adults and in children 1 year of age and older alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. It is also used in adults to treat heart failure (condition in which the heart is unable to pump enough blood to the rest of the body) and to improve survival after a heart attack.
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