DIOVAN Reviews (VALSARTAN)Average Rating: 2.0 (776 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DIOVAN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DIOVAN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | hypertension | headaches vision problems weakness | 55 | 3 years 160 | 1/11/2012 | 4 | | 3/6/2001 | 4 | | 3/21/2004 | 3 | yes | pressure in the head | | 8/12/2005 | 2 | Heart failure and blood pressure | Well , well , well. Seems like we have finally been vindicated when we have been saying that generic valsartan is not the same as Diovan. The FDA has did a recall on these medications saying that they were causing cancer because there was a cancer-causing chemicals added to it. I have had all of the side effects mentioned on this site | I’m calling my doctor to get off of this poison. | 3 years 160 | 7/18/2018 | 1 | to control high blood pressure | 1 days | 5/31/2014 | 1 | Valsartin , I hurt all over , severe | 1 days | 6/11/2016 | 1 | High blood pressure | My insurance wil not pay for Diovan. Valsartan made me crippled and increased my BP to 160/100. I am getting off this before it gives me a stroke. | The generic is not the same as the brand. | 59 | 1 years 169 mg | 9/19/2016 | 1 | | 12/3/2006 | 1 | high bp | I was taking diovan for 2days when i noticed blurred vision neck pain arm pain chest pain like a stabbing right directly in the middle of my heart..I am such a healthy eater. no fat .take I tsp. of black strap molasses I whole garlic clove chopped up with a glass of water every day.iI substitute carob for chacolate and it is natural and lowers bpand cholestrol. I took I tbsp. of unsulfured black charcoal in a 4 oz. glass of water to stop the effects of the drug.. Charcoal is what they give you in the hospital when you overdose. totally harmless. but it also will stop the effect of the other drugs needed.so be careful.o I choose to use what God intended. I will trust Him with my body. naturally I am keeping it down with diet and exercise.If you are interested in more of this health message I will be honoured to talk to you 705-939-6165 if you live in the Peterborough area you are close to me, or converse by e-mail. another very dangerous drug is crestor for lowering cholestrol read | pray about what God thinks is best for you first before putting poisin into the body God created. | 54 | 7 days | 11/3/2008 | 1 | high blood pressure | scratchy dry eyes, headaches | Some on this site has posted about Diovan's previous "recall" years ago. Can you please post what your source is and the link if from online? THANKS. | 1 months | 11/3/2007 | 1 | high blood pressure | lethargy, tense feelings,svere pain at night in arms, shoulders and joints.constipation,blurred vision,irritated mood ruined sexual life,feeling imbalance of body and overall depressed and irritated mood........luckily came to this sight , knew the experience of the others...stopped taking the drug and to my surprise , within two days all the problems gone and i could not believe the such achange in my physical and emotional being. | one thing is there that the drug made bp normal it it 125/80 from 100/180 but the price was highly paid by side effects sufferings. i think it is better to have hbp than to undergo the terrible sideffects. | 4 days | 1/23/2009 | 5 | High blood pressure | Sleep problems. I get breathing problems if I try to raise the dosage. | I have been on 160 mg. of Diovan for two years. The only side effect I've had since starting it is waking up during the night and having trouble going back to sleep. It started when I started taking Diovan and has not stopped. Otherwise, this medication takes care of my high blood pressure with no other side effects for me. Once, my doctor doubled the dosage because it wasn't lowering my bp enough, but then I had trouble breathing because it made my asthma worse. So I stuck with the 120 mg. dosage and started an exercise program. That did the trick and my bp is now normal with the exercise and the Diovan. I am very happy because I had horrible side effects on other bp meds over the years. | F | 39 | 2 years | 12/30/2008 | 5 | hbp | i have been on DIOVAN 160MG for almost 3 months.. i have been to the doctor a few time and told him i was having problems with my kindeys since i started it... i have alot of pain in my back and also am having leg craps joints popping and alot of headache. i know most of the side effects are normal but can someone tell me about the pain in my kindeys... please help | F | 34 | 3 months | 7/13/2008 | 5 | Mild hypertension | Some bowel irregularities during first month. Absolutely no problems since. | This drug has done exactly what I had hoped. I take 40 mg every morning and have done so for over two years. I did not make any lifestyle changes. It might be working for me because I take a small dose, I am not at all overweight, I have always exercised and I watch what I eat. | F | 56 | 2 years | 7/26/2008 | 5 | high blood pressure | Taking 160 mg daily at night. Only side effect has been sporadic numbness/tingling in arms and hands at night, sufficient to wake me up with pain. No weight gain/hair loss, both of which I am prone to and have experienced with other BP medications. In fact, I've lost 20 lbs at Weight Watchers while on this medication. | My starting blood pressure varied wildly -- often 150+/100. Now it still varies a lot, but in general stays about 133/75, lower in the summer. I can live with the annoying side effect of having my arms and hands fall asleep at night. This is the 5th or 6th BP medication I've been on and the side effects of all others have been much worse/intolerable. Atacand was the worst -- felt like I was going to commit suicide. Toprol caused immediate weight gain & fatigue. Diuretics made me extremely fatigued and gave me migraines. Cozaar didn't do a thing to lower BP. Diovan is a blessing for me. I do realize that prescription medications effect each of us differently, so I am lucky I found something that can address my high blood pressure successfully and still allows me to function. By the way, I've also started yoga which helps a lot. | F | 58 | 1 years | 12/9/2008 | 5 | high blood pressure | none | Tried a number of different types of medication for high blood pressure, and this is the only one where I had no side effects and that also effectively regulated my b/p. | F | 31 | 3 years | 6/7/2004 | 5 | High Blood Pressure | None | F | 50 | 1 times | 4/20/2003 | 5 | blood pressure | No side effects | Brought my blood pressure down to normal within 2 weeks. | F | 53 | 2 years | 6/9/2002 | 5 | High Blood Pressure | no side effects | I was taking 160 mgs before a heart attack and afterwards reduced to 80 mgs per day taken combined with 50 mgs of Lopressor- blood pressure is perfect. Have taken Diovan for appox. three or four years. | F | 64 | | 2/5/2002 |
DIOVAN (VALSARTAN): Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. In people with heart failure, it may also lower the chance of having to go to the hospital for heart failure. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs). It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. FDA Approval Date: 1996-12-23 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)