Exforge (Amlodipine Besylate/Valsartan) and/or alternatives

General Information On Exforge

Exforge is a medication used to treat hypertension or high blood pressure. Patients usually buy Exforge as a last resort after other hypertension medications have failed. Exforge is a combination of Amlodipine and Valsartan. Amlodipine belongs to the Calcium Channel Blockers group. It helps in relaxing the heart and blood vessels. Valsartan belongs to the Angiotensin II receptor antagonists group. It stops the blood vessels from narrowing. This improves blood flow through the vessels.

Side Effects for Exforge

The use of Exforge may cause some allergies in patients. The effects include hives, swelling in throat, tongue, face, and lips. If you suffer from any of these symptoms, seek emergency medical help. A rare side effect of Exforge is the collapse of skeletal muscle tissue, which can lead to kidney failure. The symptoms for this would be unexplained muscle pain, weakness along with fever, fatigue, dark colored urine, and tender muscles. Other severe side effects include swelling of the hands and feet, rapid weight gain, and yellowing of the skin and eyes. Additional symptoms include nausea, chest pain, pain spreading to the arms or shoulders, or vomiting. If you have any of these side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

Precautions

There are certain precautions that need to be taken before you buy Exforge. If you are allergic to Amlodipine or Valsartan, you should not use Exforge. Inform your doctor if you have a kidney disease or liver disease. If you have suffered from congestive heart failure, consult your doctor. Also, inform your doctor if you suffer from angina, severe coronary artery disease, or if you had a recent heart attack.

Exforge must not be taken if the patient is pregnant. If you become pregnant, stop using the medication and inform your doctor as soon as possible. This medication can cause death or injury to the unborn baby during the second or third trimester. Do not breastfeed while you are on Exforge. This medication may or may not pass on to the child through breast milk.

While on Exforge medication, if you are sitting or lying down, avoid getting up very quickly or you may feel dizzy.

Exforge Dosage

When you are taking Exforge, you need to check your blood pressure and kidney function frequently. Visit your doctor regularly for tests when you have been prescribed Exforge. If a surgery or kidney dialysis is planned, inform the servicing doctor beforehand that you are taking Exforge.

You must take Exforge only as per the dosage prescribed by the doctor. If you overdose, seek immediate medical assistance. Symptoms of an overdose of Exforge may be warmth or tingling, light-headedness, and a fast or slow heartbeat.

High blood pressure may not have any symptoms, so you must take the medication as prescribed by the doctor, even when you are feeling well. In many cases, a patient may need to use this medication for the rest of his/her life.

Interactions

Before you buy Exforge, inform your doctor if you are taking other heart medications, diuretics, or other medications that lower blood pressure. Also, if you are using salt substitutes or potassium supplements, inform your doctor about the same. Do not start any new medication of Exforge before consulting your doctor.

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