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What does it do?
This product is primarily used to treat hypertension and heart failure, although it is also used by patients who have had heart attacks because of its association with improved survival. It works by blocking the action of Angiotensin II, a chemical which plays an important role in controlling blood pressure.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-01-14
This product has a black box warning relating to its risks when used in pregnancy.
General Information:
- 7.9
- Diovan Average Satisfaction Score
- 80% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Diovan.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 25,000 users taking Diovan (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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I am no longer taking Diovan or Metoprolol. My blood pressure was too low and my pulse rate was only 39.Diovan also caused my potassium to be high.I still ger low pressure near the end of my dialysis
- 81 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2012-01-25 23:41:22
I am on Diovan 160 in the morning and same dose in the evening with no apparent side effects. My blood pressure has been steady within normal range for heart patients.
- 73 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-12-25 22:05:49
I am on Diovan 80 mg twice a day for B/P. It appears to control the blood pressure well but have had increased shortness of breath with the increase in dosage. I started on 40 mg daily then 80 mg daily and now at 160 mg total daily. I cannot not walk up a slight incline or walk up one flight of stairs without leaving me breathless. The doctor assures me it is not Diovan. Literature that I read says that the makers of Diovan have had complaints of shortness of breath. So what is going on?
- 65 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-11-09 22:04:34
