Valsartan Hydrochlorothiazide (Diovan HCT) Side Effects

Possible side effects of valsartan hydrochlorothiazide are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if they are severe or continue after a few days.

• Headache
• Dizziness
• Common cold
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Tiredness
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Frequent urination

Some of the adverse effects of valsartan hydrochlorothiazide are more serious. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical attention if you develop the following symptoms:

• An unusual or allergic reaction with skin rash, hives, itching, blistering, peeling
• Swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands, lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Hoarseness
• Chest pain
• Unexplained weight gain
• Fever, chills, sore throat, or other signs of infection
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Joint pain or swelling
• Stomach pain that may spread to the back
• Eye pain, swelling, redness, or changes in vision

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of valsartan hydrochlorothiazide. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or if they do not get better over time. You can also report suspected adverse reactions to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Valsartan hydrochlorothiazide (Diovan HCT) Overdose: In case of an overdose of valsartan hydrochlorothiazide, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Call 911 if a person has trouble breathing, has collapsed, is unresponsive, or has had a seizure.

Source: FDA