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Diovan Precautions
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aking valsartan,
tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to valsartan, candesartan (Atacand), benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), fosinopril (Monopril), hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL), irbesartan (Avapro), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), losartan (Cozaar), moexipril (Univasc), quinapril (Accupril), ramipril (Altace), sulfas, telmisartan (Micardis), trandolapril (Mavik), or any other drugs.
tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially barbiturates; cholestyramine (Questran); colestipol (Colestid); diuretics ('water pills'); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); medications for diabetes; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (ibuprofen [Motrin, Advil], naproxen [Naprosyn, Aleve], and others); other medications for high blood pressure; potassium supplements; and vitamins.
tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart, kidney, or liver disease or diabetes.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking valsartan.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how valsartan will affect you.
remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug. IMPORTANT WARNING: Do not take valsartan if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking valsartan, call your doctor immediately.
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