Diovan Side Effects
Diovan which belongs to a category of drugs known as ‘angiotensin II receptor antagonists’ is used to keep blood vessels from constricting, significantly lowering blood pressure and improving the flow of blood in the body. Diovan is used to treat high blood pressure or heart failure. Doctors also prescribe the medication to reduce the risk of death after a heart attack.
Like all allopathic medications, even Diovan has side effects but it is not that everyone who takes it will get them. There are varying degrees of side effects and in most cases; people do not really get such problems. However, since the chance of side effects are there, here are some of the common side effects that can possible happen while taking Diovan:
- Runny nose or stuffy nose.
- Back pain
- Diarrhea or constipation
- Mild itching and skin rash
- Sleep problems or insomnia
- Dry mouth and loss of appetite
- Lethargy or tired feeling
- General weakness in the body
- Impotence, loss of sex, inability to achieve an orgasm.
- Headache or dizziness
The lesser common but more severe allergic reactions that can take place as a result of taking Diovan includes chest pain, confused state of mind, decreased urination, inability to perform while having sex, peeling of skin, unusual thirst, increased heart beats, depression, shortness of breath, swelling in the arms and legs, yellowing of skin or eyes and vomiting
You should also tell the doctor if you are taking a water pill or a diuretic. There are some medicines that can interact with Diovan. You should tell the doctor about any of the medicines that you use, including over- the- counter medication and herbal products so that there is no scope of reaction or interaction while administering Diovan.