Valsartan: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Valsartan


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What are the possible side effects of valsartan?


emt Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
emt Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
  • feeling like you might pass out;
  • chest pain, fast or pounding heartbeats;
  • numbness or tingly feeling; or
  • swelling, weight gain.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, cough;
  • muscle or back pain;
  • nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation;
  • dry mouth, stomach pain, loss of appetite;
  • mild itching, skin rash;
  • sleep problems (insomnia);
  • headache, dizziness, anxiety;
  • tired feeling;
  • weakness; or
  • impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.



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Last updated: January 21, 2008

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