An Overview of Diovan Interactions
Diovan® (
valsartan) can potentially interact with a number of other medications. Some of the medications that can cause drug interactions with Diovan include:
Drug Interactions With Diovan Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when Diovan is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Diuretics
If you take Diovan with a diuretic, your
blood pressure may decrease too much. This is more likely to occur when Diovan is first started. In order to decrease the chances of this interaction, your healthcare provider may change the dosages of either medicine, start you on a lower dose of Diovan, and/or monitor you more closely.
Potassium Supplements
If you are taking a potassium supplement with Diovan, the levels of potassium in your blood may become too high. This can cause serious problems. Talk with your healthcare provider about using potassium and Diovan together.
Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
If you combine Diovan and a potassium-sparing diuretic, your body may metabolize them differently than intended and/or increase the levels of potassium in your blood. Your healthcare provider may choose to monitor your progress more closely in this case.
