Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide uses
Uses of Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide:
It is used to treat high blood pressure.
It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.
Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide side effects
WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:
Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit.
Signs of fluid and electrolyte problems like mood changes, confusion, muscle pain or weakness, a heartbeat that does not feel normal, very bad dizziness or passing out, fast heartbeat, more thirst, seizures, feeling very tired or weak, not hungry, unable to pass urine or change in the amount of urine produced, dry mouth, dry eyes, or very bad upset stomach or throwing up.
Signs of kidney problems like unable to pass urine, change in how much urine is passed, blood in the urine, or a big weight gain.
Signs of liver problems like dark urine, feeling tired, not hungry, upset stomach or stomach pain, light-colored stools, throwing up, or yellow skin or eyes.
Muscle spasm.
Chest pain that is new or worse.
Restlessness.
Shortness of breath, a big weight gain, or swelling in the arms or legs.
Trouble swallowing.
Stiff muscles, shakiness, or muscle movements that are not normal.
This medicine can cause certain eye problems. If left untreated, this can lead to lasting eyesight loss. If eye problems happen, signs like change in eyesight or eye pain most often happen within hours to weeks of starting this medicine. Call your doctor right away if you have these signs.
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Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide other side effects
All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:
Dizziness.
Headache.
Upset stomach.
Back pain.
Feeling tired or weak.
These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Active ingredients: Amlodipine/Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide
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Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide - Frequently asked Questions
Can Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide?
Use Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.
Take with or without food.
To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
Keep taking this medicine as you have been told by your doctor or other health care provider, even if you feel well.
Take Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide at the same time of day.
This medicine may cause you to pass urine more often. To keep from having sleep problems, try to take before 6 pm.
Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
Take a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
Who should not take Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide?
Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide affects you.
To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly over a few minutes when sitting or lying down. Be careful climbing stairs.
If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely.
Have your blood pressure checked often. Talk with your doctor.
Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine.
If you are taking a salt substitute that has potassium, potassium-sparing diuretics, or potassium, talk with your doctor.
If you are on a low-salt or salt-free diet, talk with your doctor.
It may take a few weeks to see the full effect.
It is rare, but worse chest pain and heart attack can happen after Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide is first started or after the dose is raised. The risk may be greater in people who have very bad heart blood vessel disease. Talk with the doctor.
Talk with your doctor before using OTC products that may raise blood pressure. These include cough or cold drugs, diet pills, stimulants, ibuprofen or like products, and some natural products or aids.
Talk with your doctor before you drink alcohol or use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions.
Be careful in hot weather or while being active. Drink lots of fluids to stop fluid loss.
Tell your doctor if you have too much sweat, fluid loss, throwing up, or loose stools. This may lead to low blood pressure.
If you take cholestyramine or colestipol, talk with your pharmacist about how to take them with this medicine.
Watch for gout attacks.
If you have lupus, Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide can make your lupus active or get worse. Tell your doctor right away if you get any new or worse signs.
This medicine may affect how much of some other drugs are in your body. If you are taking other drugs, talk with your doctor. You may need to have your blood work checked more closely while taking this medicine with your other drugs.
Liver problems have happened with Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide. Sometimes, liver problems have needed to be treated in the hospital. Talk with the doctor.
If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects.
Can Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Amlodipine, Valsartan, and Hydrochlorothiazide be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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