If you get pregnant, stop taking Diovan and call your doctor right away. Diovan can harm an unborn baby, causing injury and even death. If you plan to become pregnant, talk to your doctor about other treatment options before taking Diovan.

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Diovan is a prescription medicine called an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It is used in adults to lower high blood pressure.

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Diovan is not for everyone. You should not take Diovan if you:

	Are allergic to any of the ingredients of this product.
	Are pregnant, breast-feeding or planning to become pregnant.

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Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including whether you:

	Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. See "What is the most important information I should know about Diovan?"
	Are breast-feeding. It is not known if Diovan passes into your breast milk. You should choose either to take Diovan or breast-feed, but not both.
	Have a heart condition.
	Have liver problems.
	Have kidney problems.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you are taking:

	Other medicines for high blood pressure or a heart problem
	Water pills (also called "diuretics")
	Potassium or are using a salt substitute

Keep a list of your medicines with you to show to your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking any new medicine. Your doctor or pharmacist will know what medicines are safe to take together.

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	Take Diovan exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may change your dose if needed.
	For treatment of high blood pressure, take Diovan once a day, at the same time each day.
	Diovan can be taken with or without food.
	If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Just take the next dose at your regular time.
	If you take too much Diovan, call your doctor or Poison Control Center, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

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It's important that you take your Diovan tablet every day or as directed by your healthcare professional. Usually, Diovan is taken once daily.

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Diovan may be taken with or without food, so taking your medication won't interfere with your usual schedule.

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Diovan may cause the following serious side effects:

	Low blood pressure (Hypotension). Low blood pressure is most likely to happen if you also take water pills, are on a low-salt diet, get dialysis treatments, have heart problems or get sick with vomiting or diarrhea. Lie down if you feel faint or dizzy. Call your doctor right away.
	Kidney problems. Kidney problems may get worse in people that already have kidney disease. Some people will have changes on blood tests for kidney function and may need a lower dose of Diovan. Call your doctor if you get swelling in your feet, ankles or hands, or unexplained weight gain. If you have heart failure or have had a heart attack, your doctor should check your kidney function before prescribing Diovan.

The most common side effects of Diovan used to treat people with high blood pressure include:

	Headache
	Dizziness
	Flu-like symptoms
	Tiredness
	Stomach (abdominal) pain

Side effects have generally been mild and brief. They generally have not caused patients to stop taking Diovan.

Tell your healthcare professional if you get any side effect that bothers you or that won't go away.

These are not all the side effects of Diovan. For a complete list, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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Store Diovan tablets at room temperature between 59° and 86°F.
Keep Diovan in a closed container in a dry place.
Keep Diovan and all medicines out of the reach of children.

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Diovan should be discontinued as soon as pregnancy is detected because it may cause harm or even death to the unborn child.

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Diovan is dosed once-daily, and can effectively lower blood pressure with a low rate of uncomfortable side effects.

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If you forget to take a dose of Diovan, take the missed dose as soon as you remember—unless it is almost time for your next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose. As with any medication, Diovan should be taken exactly as directed by your healthcare professional.

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Be sure to inform your healthcare professional if you are taking or planning to take any other medication. Only your healthcare professional can decide if you can take Diovan along with other medications, including over-the-counter drugs. If you are pregnant, please contact your healthcare professional immediately.

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Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient materials. Do not use Diovan for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Diovan to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.

If you would like more information about Diovan, talk with your healthcare professional. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about Diovan that is written for health professionals.

For more information about Diovan, ask your pharmacist or doctor, visit www.diovan.com, or call 1-866-404-6361.

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Valsartan is the active ingredient in Diovan. The inactive ingredients of the tablets are colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxides (yellow, black and/or red), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 8000, and titanium dioxide.

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