Exforge is a medication used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Exforge is a combination of the medications amlodipine and valsartan. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker, and valsartan is an angiotensin receptor II blocker. Both medications relax your blood vessels and subsequently reduce blood pressure. Typically, you can take 160mg of Exforge once daily or as your doctor prescribes.
Common Side Effects
According to Drugs.com, Exforge typically causes dry mouth, a sore throat, dizziness, nasal congestion and upper respiratory infections such as the common cold. Dizziness typically occurs when you have hypotension (low blood pressure). Blood pressure refers to the force that pushes against your artery or vein walls. Low blood pressure prevents your blood from moving throughout your body. Dizziness occurs when less than adequate amounts of blood flow to the brain. Inform your physician when Exforge causes you to exhibit any of these symptoms.
Serious Side Effects
The National Library of Medicine says Exforge can cause orthostatic hypotension, chest pain, hypokalemia and dyspnea (shortness of breath). Orthostatic hypotension refers to low blood pressure with changes in position. Signs of hypokalemia include constipation, muscular cramping or spasms and nausea. Drugs.com indicates that Exforge can also cause an irregular heartbeat, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), a severe headache and swelling of feet, hands or hands. An irregular heartbeat can affect the ability of your heart to pump enough blood to your body. Jaundice is a physical manifestation of liver injury. Swelling of your extremities is typically a result of fluid retention. Call your physician if you develop these side effects.
Additional Concerns
Avoid Exforge if you are hypersensitive to amlodipine or valsartan. A hypersensitivity reaction to Exforge includes trouble breathing, hives and swelling of your face, lips or throat.The National Library of Medicine indicates that Exforge can harm your baby during pregnancy. It may cause low blood pressure in your child, skull hypoplasia (small skull formation), kidney failure and even death. Drugs.com indicates that you should avoid taking Exforge if you have heart problems, liver, gallbladder or kidney problems. Exforge may worsen these problems. Avoid combining Exforge with potassium supplements or potassium-diuretics; this combination can lead to hyperkalemia (high potassium levels). Do not combine Exforge with diuretics and sildenafil. The combination can lead to low blood pressure.
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