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How safe is valsartan?

Posted by chilindrina @chilindrina, Jun 12, 2023

I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, was prescribed lisinopril only 5mg. I got a dry cough soon after I started taking it. Went to the saw the PA and she changed my medication to Valsartan 40mg. One of the side effects is that it can cause cancer.

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auntruthie | @auntruthie | Jun 13, 2023

It appears there was a concern about possible malignancies a decade ago. More studies were done and the FDA concluded there was no increased risk.

My sister is on one and I would take it if I was prescribed it.

You could talk to your pharmacist or go back to your provider and ask more questions.

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chilindrina | @chilindrina | Jun 13, 2023
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@auntruthie

It appears there was a concern about possible malignancies a decade ago. More studies were done and the FDA concluded there was no increased risk.

My sister is on one and I would take it if I was prescribed it.

You could talk to your pharmacist or go back to your provider and ask more questions.

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Thank you very much for responding. I will ask my provider if I have more questions.

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