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Diovan HCT may be right for you
Many people with high blood pressure need more than one medication to lower it.1 In fact, the majority of hypertensive patients will require two or more antihypertensive medications to achieve their blood pressure goal.1
Diovan HCT is a combination of Diovan and a diuretic in one convenient tablet. The Diovan portion works by relaxing your blood vessels so blood flows more easily throughout your body. The diuretic portion reduces blood volume by eliminating sodium and water from your body through urination. The combination of the two lowers your blood pressure.2
Diovan HCT should not be used before other medications have been tried first to treat high blood pressure.
If your blood pressure numbers are 140/90 mm Hg or higher, you're at risk.1 To take a step toward a healthier blood pressure goal, request our free information kit that includes a valuable Patients Savings Card worth up to $240. Then ask your doctor if Diovan or Diovan HCT is right for you.
For information about Diovan HCT, please download the Patient Product Information PDF
Taking Diovan HCT
Important Information
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Who should not take Diovan HCT?
Diovan HCT is not for everyone. Do not take Diovan HCT if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this product, have a history of reduced urine output or have allergic reactions to certain drugs known as sulfonamides. Are pregnant or breast-feeding.
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How often do I take Diovan HCT?
It's important that you take your Diovan HCT tablet every day or as directed by your healthcare professional. Usually, Diovan HCT is taken once daily. Diovan HCT may be taken with or without food, so taking your medication won't interfere with your usual schedule.
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Can I take Diovan HCT with food?
Diovan HCT may be taken with or without food, so taking your medication won't interfere with your usual schedule.
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What are the side effects with Diovan HCT?
In clinical studies with Diovan HCT, side effects have generally been mild and brief. The most common side effects with Diovan HCT are headache, fatigue and dizziness. If you are experiencing side effects with Diovan HCT, please contact your healthcare professional. With Diovan HCT, your healthcare professional will want to keep an eye out for signs of too much water or electrolyte (sodium and potassium) loss due to the diuretic component of Diovan HCT.
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Can I take Diovan HCT if I am pregnant?
Diovan HCT 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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Is Diovan HCT convenient to take?
Diovan HCT is convenient because it combines two medications in one tablet. So, with Diovan HCT, you are taking one tablet instead of two.
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What if I forget to take a dose?
If you forget to take a dose of Diovan HCT, 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 HCT should be taken exactly as directed by your healthcare professional.
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Can I take Diovan HCT with other medications?
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Diovan Patient Savings Card Terms and Conditions
1 Chobanian AV, Bakris GL, Black HR, et. al, and the National High Blood Pressure Education Program Coordinating Committee. The Seventh Report of the Joint National Committee on Prevention, Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure - JNC 7 Complete Version. Hypertension. Dec 2003
2 Diovan HCT Patient Product Information
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