Divonhct

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HIGH BLOOD
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I take divon with hctz ,and have terrible leg weakness , I want to try and taper off , can i stop taking without major side effects ,it may not be the divon causing this but I thought I would try this ,before I explore other causes of this weakness

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Diovan HCT contains Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, edema, and certain cardiac conditions.

The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, hypotension, and dehydration.

Ref: Diovan HCT information

That said, how much fluid do you take in each day? It is very easy to become dehydrated when taking the HCT, especially if you aren't aware that it removes fluid from the body as its mechanism of action.

Have you spoken to your doctor about this?

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