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What is Amlodipine And Valsartan?
Amlodipine and valsartan is a combination medicine used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults.
Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Amlodipine and valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use amlodipine and valsartan if you are allergic to it.
If you have diabetes, do not take amlodipine and valsartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- heart problems or low blood pressure;
- a heart attack;
- a severe allergic reaction called angioedema to another blood pressure medicine;
- vomiting or having a lot of diarrhea;
- liver disease; or
- kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis).
You may also need to avoid taking amlodipine and valsartan with aliskiren if you have kidney disease.
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Amlodipine and valsartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester.
Do not breastfeed.
How should I use Amlodipine And Valsartan
Use Amlodipine And Valsartan (Oral) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Amlodipine and valsartan is usually taken once per day.
You may take this medication with or without food.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often and you may need frequent blood tests. Your treatment may also include diet, exercise, lifestyle changes, and other medications. Follow your doctor's instructions very carefully.
Your blood pressure may get too low during prolonged illness. Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea.
Tell your doctor if you have a planned surgery.
Keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
Amlodipine And Valsartan side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
In rare cases, when you first start taking this medicine, your chest pain may get worse or you could have a heart attack. Seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as: chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, or sweating.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
- heart problems--swelling, rapid weight gain, feeling short of breath;
- kidney problems--swelling, urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath; or
- high blood potassium--nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement.
Common side effects include:
- swelling in your hands or feet;
- spinning sensation, dizziness; or
- cold symptoms such as stuffy nose, sneezing, sore throat.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Amlodipine And Valsartan?
Do not take potassium supplements or use salt substitutes, unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.