Key facts about Diovan
What is Diovan?
Diovan is the brand name for valsartan and is available as an oral tablet.
What dosages is Diovan available in?
Diovan is available as a 40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg, and 320 mg oral tablet.
What is Diovan used for?
Diovan is an ARB and is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, and to improve survival after a heart attack.
How does Diovan work?
Diovan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It blocks a chemical that causes blood vessels to tighten. When this chemical is blocked, blood vessels relax, lowering blood pressure and allowing more blood and oxygen to get to your heart and other organs.
How do I take Diovan?
Diovan is typically taken as 80 mg to 320 mg by mouth once a day for hypertension or 160 mg twice a day for heart failure or after a heart attack.
Is it safe for me to take Diovan?
Diovan is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Diovan Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Diovan include:
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Low blood pressure
- Diarrhea
- Muscle ache
- Back pain
- Viral infection
- Tiredness
- Stomach pain
Diovan Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Diovan. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Angioedema (swelling of the face, lips, throat)
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Diovan
The following medications may interact with Diovan:
- Potassium sparing diuretics, potassium supplements or salt substitutes may lead to increases in serum potassium, and in heart failure patients, increases in serum creatinine
- NSAID use may lead to increased risk of renal impairment and loss of antihypertensive effect
Who makes Diovan?
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Is Diovan safe in pregnancy?
Diovan may cause harm to your unborn baby and should be discontinued as soon as possible if you become pregnant.













