Most people with high blood pressure are recommended to take a starting Diovan dosage of either 80 mg or 160 mg once a day. For people with congestive heart failure, the recommended starting Diovan dose is 40 mg twice a day. The starting dosage following a heart attack is 20 mg twice a day. A few factors that can affect Diovan dosing include how you respond to Diovan, other medications you may be currently taking, and other medical conditions you may have.
The dose of Diovan® (valsartan) your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
The medical condition you are being treated for
Your weight (for children)
Other medical conditions you may have
Other medications you may be currently taking
How you respond to Diovan.
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Diovan Dosing for High Blood Pressure
The recommended starting dosage of Diovan for most adults with
high blood pressure (hypertension) is either Diovan 80 mg or Diovan 160 mg once a day. Based on the blood pressure response and/or Diovan side effects, the dosage may be increased or decreased. With each change in dosage, it may take several weeks to see Diovan's full effect on lowering blood pressure. Most people require a final dose of Diovan 80 mg to 320 mg, either as one daily dose or two smaller doses.
For children age 6 to 16 years old, the recommended Diovan dose is based on weight. The recommended starting dose is Diovan 1.3 mg per kg once daily (about 0.6 mg per pound once daily), up to a maximum of 40 mg per day. Your child's healthcare provider may adjust your child's Diovan dose as necessary. Even though Diovan comes only in tablets, your pharmacist can make a Diovan liquid for your child, which may be necessary if your child cannot swallow tablets or if the right Diovan dose cannot be obtained with the tablets.
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