ertension) in adults-
when one medicine to lower your high blood pressure is not enough
as the first medicine to lower high blood pressure if your doctor decides you are likely to need more than one medicine.
DIOVANHCT has not been studied in children under 18 years of age.
Who should not take DIOVANHCT?
Do not take DIOVANHCT if you:
are allergic to any of the ingredients in DIOVANHCT. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in DIOVANHCT.
make less urine due to kidney problems
are allergic to medicines that contain sulfonamides.
What should I tell my doctor before taking DIOVANHCT?
Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions including if you:
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. See “What is the most important information I should know about DIOVANHCT?”
are breast-feeding. DIOVANHCT passes into breast milk. You should choose either to take DIOVANHCT or breast-feed, but not both.
have liver problems
have kidney problems
have or had gallstones
have Lupus
Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Some of your other medicines and DIOVAN HCT could affect each other, causing serious side effects. Especially, tell your doctor if you take:
other medicines for high blood pressure or a heart problem
water pills (diuretics)
potassium supplements
a salt substitute containing potassium
antidiabetic medicines including insulin
narcotic pain medicines
sleeping pills
lithium, a medicine used in some types of depression (Eskalith®, Lithobid®, Lithium Carbonate, Lithium Citrate)
aspirin or other medicines called Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).
Ask your doctor if you are not sure if you are taking one of these medicines.
Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show to your doctor and pharmacist when a new medicine is prescribed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking any new medicine. Your doctor or pharmacist will know what medicines are safe to take together.
How should I take DIOVANHCT?
Take DIOVANHCT exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may change your dose if needed.
Take DIOVANHCT once each day.
DIOVANHCT can be taken with or without food.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Just take the next dose at your regular time.
If you take too much DIOVANHCT, call your doctor or Poison Control Center, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.
What should I avoid while taking DIOVAN HCT?
You should not take DIOVAN HCT during pregnancy. See “What is the most important information I should know about DIOVAN HCT?”
What are the possible side effects of DIOVANHCT?
DIOVANHCT may cause serious side effects including:
Harm to an unborn baby causing injury and even death. See “What is the most important information I should know about DIOVAN HCT?”
Low blood pressure (hypotension). Low blood pressure is most likely to happen if you:
take water pills
are on a low salt diet
get dialysis treatments
have heart problems
get sick with vomiting or diarrhea
drink alcohol
Lie down if you feel faint or dizzy. Call your doctor right away.
Worsening liver problems. Liver problems may get worse in people who already have liver problems and take DIOVAN HCT.
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