Generic name: hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan [ HYE-droe-klor-oh-THYE-a-zide-and-val-SAR-tan ]
Brand name: Diovan HCT
Dosage form: oral tablet (12.5 mg-160 mg; 12.5 mg-320 mg; 12.5 mg-80 mg; 25 mg-160 mg; 25 mg-320 mg)
Drug class:Angiotensin II inhibitors with thiazides
What is hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan?
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill). Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (sometimes called an ARB blocker).
Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan is given after other blood pressure medicines did not work or have stopped working.
Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan if you are unable to urinate, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.
Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop using the medicine and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
If you have diabetes, do not use hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan together with any medication that contains aliskiren (a blood pressure medicine).
Before taking this medicine
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to valsartan or hydrochlorothiazide, or if ...
