Diovan HCT Side Effects

While most people tolerate Diovan HCT well, there can be potential side effects with the drug. Among the common side effects of Diovan HCT are the common cold and low potassium levels in the blood. There are also some side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider, including vomiting, an unexplained skin rash, and difficulty breathing or swallowing. Some rare Diovan HCT side effects include erectile dysfunction, depression, and insomnia.

 

An Overview of Diovan HCT Side Effects

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects associated with Diovan HCT® (valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide). However, not everyone who takes Diovan HCT will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate Diovan HCT well. When people do develop side effects, in many cases they are minor, meaning they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or a healthcare provider. Serious side effects can occur but are less common.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Diovan HCT. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Diovan HCT side effects with you.)
 

Common Diovan HCT Side Effects

Diovan HCT has been studied extensively in clinical trials, with thousands of people worldwide having been evaluated.
 In these studies, side effects are always documented and compared to side effects that occur in a similar group of people not taking the medicine. This way, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
Based on these studies, the most common Diovan HCT side effects include:
 
  • Low potassium levels in the blood -- up to 3 percent of people
  • The common cold -- up to 2.4 percent of people.

 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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