User:Mr. Ibrahem/Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide

Valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the trade name Co-Diovan among others, is an medication used to treat high blood pressure when valsartan is not sufficient. It is a combination of valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker with hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include dizziness and headaches. Serious side effects may include allergic reactions, electrolyte abnormalities, and glaucoma. Use in pregnancy is not recommended.

The combination was approved for medical use in the United States in 1998. It is available as a generic medication. A month supply in the United Kingdom costs the NHS about 1.85 as of 2019. In the United States the wholesale cost of this amount is about US$4.40. In 2017, it was the 133rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than five million prescriptions.