McAuliffe advises people who currently take blood pressure medications in the morning to talk with their doctor before deciding to take their pills at night. Subscribe to Cape Cod Health News. Cape Cod Health News is your go-to source for timely, informative and credible health news. Engaging stories provide the latest health information, with expert advice and commentary from local doctors and other providers.
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Medically reviewed by Avi Varma, MD. Medically reviewed by Angela M. Information: You can report any suspected side effect to the UK safety scheme. What to do about : feeling dizzy - if valsartan makes you feel dizzy when you stand up, try getting up very slowly or stay sitting down until you feel better. If you begin to feel dizzy, lie down so that you don't faint, then sit until you feel better.
Do not drive or use tools or machines if you feel dizzy, have muscle cramps or muscle pain, or if you just feel a bit shaky.
Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking valsartan. Talk to your doctor if they last longer than a week or are severe. It may also help if you don't eat rich or spicy food.
If you're being sick, take small, frequent sips. Speak to a pharmacist if you have signs of dehydration, such as peeing less than usual or having dark, strong-smelling pee. You may need a blood test to check what might be causing it. Valsartan and breastfeeding Small amounts of valsartan may get into breast milk. Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:. Some medicines interfere with the way valsartan works. Tell your doctor if you're taking: other medicines to help lower your blood pressure, including aliskiren, enalapril , captopril, lisinopril or ramipril painkillers such as ibuprofen , naproxen , diclofenac , celecoxib or etoricoxib aspirin if you are taking more than 3g a day potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium heparin a medicine for thinning your blood diuretics medicines which make you pee more lithium a medicine for mental health problems spironolactone a medicine to treat heart failure Mixing valsartan with herbal remedies or supplements There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements with valsartan.
Important For safety, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal remedies, vitamins or supplements. How does valsartan work?
Valsartan is a type of blood pressure-lowering medicine called an angiotensin receptor blocker. How long does valsartan take to work? How long will I take it for? Usually, treatment with valsartan is long term, even for the rest of your life. Is it safe to take for a long time? What will happen if I stop taking it? Talk to your doctor if you want to stop taking valsartan. Can I come off valsartan now my blood pressure is lower?
Can taking valsartan increase the risk of getting cancer? Can I drink alcohol with valsartan? If you find valsartan makes you feel dizzy it's best to stop drinking alcohol. Is there any food or drink I should avoid? Are there similar medicines to valsartan? There are also lots of other types of blood pressure-lowering medicines: calcium channel blockers - for example amlodipine angiotensin converting enzyme ACE inhibitors - for example ramipril beta blockers - for example bisoprolol diuretics - for example bendroflumethiazide The blood pressure-lowering medicine you're prescribed depends on your age and ethnicity: if you're under 55 - you'll usually be offered an ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin receptor blocker if you're aged 55 or older, or you're any age and of African Caribbean or black African origin - you'll usually be offered a calcium channel blocker Many people need to take a combination of different blood pressure-lowering medicines.
What are the differences between valsartan and other medicines for high blood pressure? Can I take valsartan before surgery? Valsartan can reduce your blood pressure when it's used with a general anaesthetic. Your doctor will probably advise you to stop taking valsartan 24 hours before surgery. Can I take valsartan for migraines? Can I take valsartan to protect myself against Alzheimer's disease? Is there a problem with getting valsartan? Is valsartan addictive?
No, there's no evidence that valsartan is addictive. Will it affect my sex life? Valsartan won't affect your sex life. Will it affect my fertility? Will it affect my contraception? Valsartan won't affect any type of contraception. Talk to your doctor if you're taking a combined hormonal contraceptive. Can I drive or ride a bike? Can lifestyle changes help? Quit smoking - smoking increases your heart rate and blood pressure. Quitting smoking brings down your blood pressure and relieves heart failure symptoms.
Try to avoid secondhand smoke too. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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