Valsartan (160mg)+ Hydrochlorothiazide (25mg)
You can take CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.The most common side effect is dizziness. Other side effects include feeling tired, nausea, diarrhea, headache, and decreased blood pressure. Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine. It is the purpose of hydrochlorothiazide and helps control your blood pressure. You may experience other possible side effects, but most are rare. Hydrochlorothiazide may occasionally lead to an increase in pressure in your eye and lead to permanent eye damage if not treated. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has told you to. This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding and you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood pressure and may cause side effects.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of CO Diovan Fct
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Related Warnings
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet.
CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of CO Diovan Fct 160/25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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