Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to either amlodipine or valsartan; or to other calcium channel blockers (e.g., nifedipine); or to other angiotensin receptor blockers (e.g., losartan); or to ACE inhibitors (e.g., lisinopril); or if you have any other allergies.
Before using Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease (e.g., renal artery stenosis), liver disease, bile duct blockage, heart/blood vessel disease (e.g., heart attack, heart failure, aortic stenosis), high levels of potassium in the blood (hyperkalemia), loss of too much body water (dehydration).
Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg may make you dizzy. Use caution while driving, using machinery, or doing any activity that requires alertness. Limit alcoholic beverages.
Too much sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting may cause you to feel lightheaded. Report prolonged diarrhea or vomiting to your doctor.
Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist that you are taking Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg.
This product may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this product, especially dizziness.
Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk for harm to an unborn baby. Consult your doctor for more details. (See also Warning section.)
It is not known whether Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.
Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start taking this product and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg by mouth with or without food, usually once daily or as directed by your doctor.
The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Use Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. It may take up to several weeks before you get the full benefit of Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg.
Do not stop taking Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg without first consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
Tell your doctor if your condition worsens (e.g., your routine blood pressure readings increase).
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Runny/stuffy nose or flushing may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg do not have serious side effects.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: swelling hands/ankles/feet, muscle weakness, fainting, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: unusual change in the amount of urine, muscle pain/tenderness, unusual tiredness, signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, persistent sore throat), easy bruising/bleeding, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting.
A very serious allergic reaction to Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/lips/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
If you miss a dose of Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with them first.
Before using Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and nonprescription/herbal products you may use, especially of: conivaptan, cyclosporine, drugs that may increase your potassium level (e.g., potassium supplements, salt substitutes, potassium-sparing diuretics such as spironolactone, birth control products that contain drospirenone), lithium.
Check the labels on all your medicines (e.g., cough-and-cold products, diet aids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs-NSAIDs for pain/fever reduction) because they may contain ingredients that could increase your blood pressure (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine) or reduce the effect of Exforge (amlodipine/valsartan) 10/160mg (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen). Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.
If your doctor has prescribed low doses of aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke (usually at dosages of 81-325 milligrams a day), you should continue to take the aspirin. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The preceding information is intended to heighten awareness of health information and does not suggest diagnosis or treatment. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.