Valsartan

Valsartan is not recommended in early pregnancy as it may cause serious harm to your baby if used at that stage. It is advised to consult the doctor.

This medicine is not advised for breastfeeding mothers.

This medicine is not known to affect your driving ability. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness with Valsartan, avoid driving.

Be careful while drinking alcohol along with this medicine as it may cause a sudden drop in the blood pressure level.

It is given for oral intake and usually prescribed as per standard dose. To be strictly taken under a physician’s guidance. May or may not be taken with food but it is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time every day.

Try to avoid getting up suddenly from a sitting or lying position or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and stabilize yourself to prevent a fall.

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to Valsartan or any other medicine of the same group (e.g., Telmisartan, Olmesartan, Losartan, etc.). If you have diabetes, do not use Valsartan together with any medication that contains Aliskiren, especially if you have kidney disease. To make sure you can safely take Valsartan, tell your doctor if you have any history of liver, kidney disease or heart ailments and inform about all your ongoing medications.

It would be best if you stored Valsartan in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and heat.