Diovan HCT Drug Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
Diovan HCT is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Alcohol
When taking
Diovan HCT with alcohol, your
blood pressure may decrease too much. Talk with your healthcare provider about drinking alcohol while taking Diovan HCT in your particular situation.
Barbiturates
When taking Diovan HCT with a barbiturate, your blood pressure may decrease too much. In order to decrease the chances of this drug interaction, your healthcare provider may change the dose of either medicine, start you on a lower
Diovan HCT dosage, and/or monitor you more closely.
Bile Acid Sequestrants
Bile acid sequestrants can bind to Diovan HCT in the digestive tract and decrease its absorption into the body. Diovan HCT should be taken at least one hour before (or four hours after) the bile acid sequestrant is taken to avoid this drug interaction.
Carbamazepine
Combining Diovan HCT with
carbamazepine may increase the risk of seriously low sodium levels in the blood (hyponatremia). If you take these medications together, your healthcare provider should monitor your blood sodium levels.
Corticosteroids
Taking corticosteroids with Diovan HCT may cause an electrolyte imbalance, especially with the levels of potassium in the blood. If you are taking a corticosteroid with Diovan HCT, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or adjust your dose of either medicine as needed.
Diabetes Medications
Diovan HCT may interact with
diabetes medications, possibly increasing the chance of high blood sugar (hyperglycemia). If you are taking these drugs together, your healthcare provider may monitor you more closely and/or adjust your dosage of
diabetes medications as needed.
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