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Description:

Valturna is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Valturna contains a combination of aliskiren and valsartan. Aliskiren is an anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication. It works by decreasing substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure. Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Cautions:

Do NOT use Valturna if:
* you are allergic to any ingredient in Valturna
* you are taking cyclosporine
* you are pregnant

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Diarrhea; dizziness; headache; joint or back pain; mild flu-like symptoms; runny nose; sore throat; stomach pain; tiredness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); blurred vision; change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; fainting; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; frequent or painful urination; muscle pain or cramps; signs of infection (eg, fever, chills, persistent sore throat); symptoms of low blood pressure (eg, fainting, lightheadedness, severe dizziness); trouble swallowing.