Is valsartan HCTZ the same as Diovan HCT?

Diovan HCT (valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide) is a combination of an angiotensin receptor blocker and a diuretic used for treating hypertension (high blood pressure). A generic formulation is available.

When should Diovan HCT be taken?

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily. If this medication causes you to urinate more frequently, it is best to take it at least 4 hours before your bedtime to prevent having to get up to urinate.

How do you take Diovan HCT?

The usual starting dose for Diovan HCT is 160 mg/12.5 mg (valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide) by mouth once daily. If you need to lower your blood pressure more, your prescriber may raise your dose to a maximum of 320 mg/25 mg (valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide) once daily.

How much Diovan can I take?

The recommended starting dose of Diovan (valsartan) is 80 mg or 160 mg once daily when used as monotherapy in patients who are not volume-depleted. Patients requiring greater reductions may be started at the higher dose. Diovan may be used over a dose range of 80 mg to 320 mg daily, administered once a day.

Can you cut Diovan HCT in half?

Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide is available as tablets of 40, 80, 160 and 320 mg. Tablets are scored and can be split.

What drug can replace Diovan?

Some of these Diovan substitutes include blood pressure medications, such as: Beta blockers. Diuretics. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors.

Is Diovan a diuretic drug?

Diovan HCT (valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide) is a combination of an angiotensin receptor blocker and a diuretic used for treating hypertension (high blood pressure).

What is the dosage for Diovan?

For high blood pressure in adults, the recommended starting dose of Diovan is 80 mg or 160 mg once per day. The dose can be adjusted over the first few weeks of treatment as needed up to 320 mg per day. For heart failure, the recommended starting dose is 40 mg twice a day.

What is the generic equivalent of Diovan?

A: Valsartan is the generic name for Diovan. Cozaar (losartan) is the brand name for another drug very similar to Diovan. Both Diovan and Cozaar belong to the class of drugs called angiostension II receptor antagonists ( ARBs ).