If you miss a Generic Diovan dose
Take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next Generic Diovan dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 Generic Diovan doses at the same time.

High Blood Pressure
The usual starting dose of Generic Diovan is 80 or 160 milligrams or more once a day. If your blood pressure does not go down, your doctor may increase the dose or add a diuretic to your regimen. The maximum recommended dose of Generic Diovan is 320 milligrams a day.

Heart Failure
The usual starting dose of Generic Diovan is 40 milligrams taken twice a day. The doctor may increase the dose to 80 or 160 milligrams twice daily depending on your tolerance for the drug. The maximum dose of Generic Diovan is 320 milligrams daily.

Generic Diovan Storage instructions
Store at room temperature. Keep in a tightly closed container, away from moisture.

Generic Diovan Overdose
There has been little experience with Generic Diovan Overdose. However, the most likely results would be extremely low blood pressure and an abnormally slow or rapid heartbeat. If you suspect an Generic Diovan Overdose, seek medical attention immediately.

Generic Diovan Preparations:
Generic Diovan Tablets: 80 mg, 160 mg

Check with your doctor before combining Generic Diovan with salt substitutes that contain potassium, or with diuretics that leave potassium in the body, including the following:

• Amiloride (Midamor)
• Spironolactone (Aldactone)
• Triamterene (Dyrenium)
  

Most important fact about Generic Diovan
You must take Generic Diovan regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Generic Diovan, and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well. Generic Diovan does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.

Special precautions if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Generic Diovan can cause injury or even death to the unborn child when used during the last 6 months of pregnancy. As soon as you find out that you're pregnant, stop taking the drug and call your doctor. Both of these drugs may also appear in breast milk and could affect the nursing infant. If the medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to avoid breastfeeding while you are taking Generic Diovan.

Special warnings about Generic Diovan
In rare cases, Generic Diovan can cause a severe drop in blood pressure. The problem is more likely if your body's supply of water has been depleted by high doses of diuretics. Symptoms include light-headedness or faintness, and are more likely when you first start taking Generic Diovan. Call your doctor if any of these symptoms occur. You may need to have your dosage adjusted.

If you have liver or kidney disease, Generic Diovan must be used with caution. Be sure the doctor is aware of either problem. Also let the doctor know if you suffer from gout or diabetes.

The safety and effectiveness of Generic Diovan have not been studied in children.

Possible Generic Diovan side effects
Side effects of Generic Diovan cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, tell your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Generic Diovan.

Side effects of Generic Diovan may include:
Abdominal pain, allergic reactions, back pain, blurred vision, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, headache, joint pain, low blood pressure, nausea, runny nose, sinus inflammation, sore throat, swelling, swollen mouth and throat, upper respiratory infections, vertigo, viral infections.