Diovan HCT

Drugs such as Diovan and Diovan HCT can cause injury or even death to the unborn child when used during the last 6 months of pregnancy. As soon as you find out that you're pregnant, stop taking the Diovan drug and call your doctor. Both of these drugs i.e. Diovan and Diovan HCT may also appear in breast milk and could affect the nursing infant.

If the Diovan medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to avoid breastfeeding while you are taking Diovan or Diovan HCT. In rare cases, Diovan and Diovan HCT can cause a severe drop in blood pressure. The problem is more likely if your body's supply of water has been depleted by high doses of diuretics. Symptoms include light-headedness or faintness, and are more likely when you first start taking the drug.

Diovan HCT can also cause dry mouth, weakness, drowsiness, muscle cramps, nausea, and vomiting. Call your doctor if any of these symptoms occur. You may need to have your Diovan dosage adjusted. Use Diovan HCT with caution if you have a history of allergy or bronchial asthma, or suffer from the condition called lupus erythematosus. Report a rapid or irregular pulse to your doctor. If you have liver or kidney disease, Diovan and Diovan HCT must be used with caution. Be sure the doctor is aware of either problem. Also let the doctor know if you suffer from gout or diabetes. The safety and effectiveness of Diovan and Diovan HCT have not been studied in children.