diovan

Foods & drinks to be careful with

Well-established interactions for this medicine’s drug class, summarized from public health authorities. General information, not medical advice — always confirm with your pharmacist or the label.

• Potassium-rich foods & salt substitutes

  Watch out for: salt substitutes containing potassium, and large amounts of potassium-rich foods or supplements.

  These medicines can raise blood potassium. Adding a lot of extra potassium can push it too high (hyperkalemia), which can affect the heart.

  What to do: Don't use potassium-based salt substitutes unless your clinician approves, and ask before taking potassium supplements. Your clinician may check your potassium level with blood tests.

  Source: Lisinopril (an ACE inhibitor) — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine) · Spironolactone (a potassium-sparing diuretic) — MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine)

Frequently asked questions

What does Diovan treat?

Diovan (Valsartan) may be used to treat diabetic nephropathies, heart failure, hypertension, left ventricular dysfunction, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Diovan work?

Diovan is a angiotensin 2 receptor blocker. Angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs) block the AT1 receptor that the hormone angiotensin II uses to tighten blood vessels and make the body hold onto salt and water. With that receptor blocked, vessels relax and widen, so blood pressure falls.

How is Diovan rated?

pharmaranks gives Diovan a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Diovan cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $3.58 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins. Pharmacies pay less for a same-class option, Benicar — about $2.24 on the same basis.

Is there a coupon or discount for Diovan?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Diovan. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Diovan?

Diovan is marketed by Novartis. You can see Novartis's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Diovan a brand-name or generic drug?

Diovan is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Valsartan. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Valsartan are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Diovan available over the counter?

No. Diovan is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Diovan come in?

Diovan is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Diovan?

Diovan is classified as angiotensin 2 receptor blocker, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Diovan FDA-registered?

Diovan is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020665. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Diovan been recalled by the FDA?

Diovan has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Diovan safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Diovan a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.