Diovan is a prescription drug approved to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. As this eMedTV page explains, it also helps improve survival after a heart attack. Dosing information, side effects, and precautions are also included.
Diarrhea, joint pain, and fatigue are a few common Diovan side effects. This eMedTV page also lists rare side effects like anxiety and hair loss, and side effects you should report to your doctor right away like difficulty breathing or swallowing.
Of the possible side effects of Diovan, erectile dysfunction (or impotence) is one that occurs rarely. As this eMedTV resource explains, it's difficult to tell whether this side effect is caused by Diovan, other factors, or a combination of both.
This eMedTV page lists things you can do if you're taking Diovan and weight gain occurs (like exercising regularly and eating a heart-healthy diet) and also warns that unexplained rapid weight gain can signify congestive in some people taking Diovan.
People may experience side effects while on Diovan, and depression isn't one of them. This eMedTV page lists some depression symptoms (like restlessness and irritability) and advises talking to your doctor if you experience depression while on Diovan.
Hair loss affects less than 1 percent of people who take Diovan. This eMedTV page explains that given how rare this side effect is in people on Diovan, it's up for debate as to whether there is a relationship between the use of Diovan and hair loss.
The starting Diovan dosage for treating high blood pressure is either 80 mg or 160 mg twice daily. This eMedTV page also lists the Diovan dose for congestive heart failure (40 mg twice daily) and discusses Diovan dosing following a heart attack.
As this eMedTV page explains, uses of Diovan include controlling high blood pressure, treating congestive heart failure, and helping to improve survival rates for heart attack patients. This article also notes that there are no off-label Diovan uses.
Diovan interactions can potentially occur with torsemide, amiloride, potassium supplements, and other drugs. This eMedTV page explains how Diovan drug interactions can change how your body metabolizes the drugs and lower your blood pressure too much.
Diabetes and liver disease are among the conditions to let your doctor know about before taking Diovan. This eMedTV page also lists other Diovan precautions and warnings, such as potential drug interactions and people who shouldn't take Diovan at all.
As this eMedTV page explains, kidney failure and loss of life are among the complications seen with some fetuses or newborns exposed to Diovan during pregnancy. This page advises talking with your doctor if you're taking Diovan and pregnancy occurs.
This eMedTV page lists Diovan overdose symptoms (such as kidney failure), treatment options (like drugs to increase blood pressure), and factors that can affect Diovan overdose effects (like whether the Diovan was taken with other drugs or alcohol).
The earliest that a generic form of Diovan could be available is 2012, when the patent for Diovan expires. This eMedTV page warns against buying any drug advertised as "generic Diovan" -- these drugs are fake, substandard, and potentially dangerous.
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