Introduction

Uses of Co-Diovan 12.5/80

Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Side effects of Co-Diovan 12.5/80

Nausea
Taste change
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Dizziness
Decreased blood pressure
Headache
Fatigue
Increased blood lipid level
Electrolyte imbalance
Increased blood uric acid
Glucose intolerance

How to use Co-Diovan 12.5/80

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Co-Diovan 12.5/80 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Co-Diovan 12.5/80 works

Co-Diovan 12.5/80 is a combination of two medicines: Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide which lower blood pressure effectively. Valsartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It works by blocking the hormone angiotensin thereby relaxing blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more smoothly and the heart to pump more efficiently. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that removes extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Co-Diovan 12.5/80 for the treatment of high blood pressure.
It can be taken with or without food.
Co-Diovan 12.5/80 may cause dehydration. Drink plenty of fluids and inform your doctor if you develop extreme thirst, very dry mouth or muscle weakness.
It may cause dizziness. Get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Use of Co-Diovan 12.5/80 during pregnancy or breastfeeding is unsafe.
It may also decrease the risk of stroke and heart attacks.

Safety Advice

UNSAFE – Alcohol: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Co-Diovan 12.5/80.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR – Pregnancy: Co-Diovan 12.5/80 is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Co-Diovan 12.5/80 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Co-Diovan 12.5/80 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION – Kidney: Co-Diovan 12.5/80 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Co-Diovan 12.5/80 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nUse of Co-Diovan 12.5/80 is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
CAUTION – Liver: Co-Diovan 12.5/80 should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Co-Diovan 12.5/80 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.