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Is Changing The Medication From Diovan To Losartan Advisable?

My insurance company wants me to switch to Losartan medication. I have been on Diovan for a number of years and I am hesitant to make this change. What is your opinion on doing this as I have no side effects with the diovan? I had problem Amlotodine and Inderal with swelling in feet and legs which I was on prior to Diovan..
posted on Mon, 10 Feb 2014
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Losartan and diovan (Valsartan) are same class of medications. So it wont be a problem. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which gives a swelling of legs in some. You wont get that in this.Hope this may help you.Let me know if you have any further query.
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Is Changing The Medication From Diovan To Losartan Advisable?

Hi Losartan and diovan (Valsartan) are same class of medications. So it wont be a problem. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker which gives a swelling of legs in some. You wont get that in this.Hope this may help you.Let me know if you have any further query. thanks