What other drugs will affect Diovan?

Like many other medicines, Diovan also interacts with other medicines and chemicals. Other medicines can have a positive or negative impact on the overall health of the patient who is using Diovan. To know more about the effects of other medicines on Diovan, read on and find out.

Ace Inhibitors

Ace inhibitors such as Trimethorpirm, Sodium phosphate and lithium interact with Diovan. Medicines used to keep your blood pressure normal flushes out sodium from your kidneys but that effects the removal of lithium performed by your kidneys. Moreover, ace inhibitors will increase the amount of potassium in your body, which will slow down your heart rate, which is one of the major side effects of Diovan too.

Many other Ace inhibitors such as NSAID, Potassium preparations, Potassium Sparing Diuretic and Canaligflozin can react with Diovan too. Taking these ace inhibitors along with Diovan can create problems for the patient and reduces the effectiveness of medicine. Dizziness, headaches and blurred vision are common problems you will face if you take ace inhibitors along with Diovan.

Ace inhibitors like Potassium Sparing Diuretic and Canaligflozin will increase the level of potassium in blood and hampers the ability of the body to process potassium. This have a negative impact on your heart as it slows down the heart beat and pulse. Always consult with a medical practitioner or pharmacist before using these medicines. Talk to your doctor about protecting yourself from toxic effects of these medicines. Doctor can reduce the dose and recommend a better solution to this problem.