Valsartan Side Effects

Possible adverse effects of valsartan are listed below. Tell your doctor if these side effects are severe or do not go away after a few days.

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Low blood pressure
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Back pain
• Muscle aches
• Joint pain
• Cough
• Blurred vision

Some valsartan adverse events are more serious and require immediate medical attention. Call your doctor without delay or seek emergency medical care if you experience signs and symptoms such as: 

• Swelling of the face, eyes, throat, tongue, lips, hands, lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Hoarseness
• Unexplained weight gain

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

Valsartan Overdose: In case of an accidental or intentional overdose of valsartan, call your doctor immediately. You can also call the local poison control center or national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If a person cannot be awakened, has trouble breathing, has collapsed, or has had a seizure, call 911. Valsartan overdose symptoms may include dizziness, fainting, and a rapid or slow heartbeat. 

Source: FDA