The recommended starting Diovan dosage for people with congestive heart failure is Diovan 40 mg twice a day. After a couple of weeks, your healthcare provider may increase your dose to a target dose of Diovan 80 mg to Diovan 160 mg twice a day. If side effects occur, a lower dose may be recommended.
Dosing for Diovan Following a Heart Attack
The recommended starting dose of Diovan following a heart attack is Diovan 20 mg twice a day. Every couple of weeks, your healthcare provider may increase your dose up to a target dose of Diovan 160 mg twice a day. If side effects occur, a lower dose may be recommended.
General Diovan Dosage Information
Some considerations for people taking Diovan include:
Your Diovan dosage should be taken by mouth with a glass of water.
Diovan may be taken with or without food.
Make sure to take Diovan at the same time each day to maintain even levels of the medicine in your blood.
For Diovan to work properly, you have to take it as prescribed. Diovan will not work if you take it in a way other than how your healthcare provider has prescribed.
If you do not take your Diovan as scheduled, take your next dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with normal dosing. Do not take a double dose.
If you are unsure about anything related to Diovan or your Diovan dosage, please talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. Do not stop taking Diovan without first discussing it with your healthcare provider.
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