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Diovan and Diovan HTC are used in the treatment of high blood pressure, also called hypertension. Standard Diovan contains valsartan, while Diovan HTC contains valsartan along with a diuretic, or water retention drug, called hydrochlorothiazide. Diovan is also used to reduce the chances of death after a heart attack. The drug helps blood flow more easily through vessels, and eases strain on the heart.[1] [2]

Diovan Free Samples can allow prospective patients to try out the drug's effectiveness before paying the high prescription costs. Samples may be obtained through a patient's doctor or healthcare provider. If no coupons are available, patients may be able to access other discounts for Diovan, including coupons and patient assistance programs.



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Chemical name Valsartan
Manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation[2]
Prescription Needed? Yes
Generic available No[3]
Administration Once a day oral[2]
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Diovan Background

Diovan is a the brand name for valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used to keep the blood vessels from narrowing, which in turn improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure. The drug is used to treat hypertension and reduce the risk of death after patients have suffered a heart attack.[1]

Diovan is manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, and was approved for use by the FDA in 1996. Patients taking Diovan may experience side effects. Patients experiencing chest pains, a fast and pounding heartbeat, numbness, or a tingling feeling are instructed to contact their doctor immediately. Common, less serious side effects include but are not limited to:[4]

  • Constipation
  • Headache
  • Tiredness
  • Dry mouth
  • Back pain
  • Headache
  • Insomnia


How to Get Free Drug Samples

Information on how to test out medications like Diovan at no initial cost


How to Get Diovan Samples

Patients interested in trying out Diovan must consult with their doctor to determine if it is the right treatment option. Since Diovan is a prescription drug, it is not available without a physician's recommendation. If it is a viable option, patients can ask their doctor for free Diovan samples to determine the drug's effectiveness. Samples are not available through any other sources, and doctors may or may not be able to provide trials of Diovan for free.

If no samples are available, or if the patient tries the sample and decides to continue treatment with Diovan, there are other savings opportunities available:

  • Diovan Patient Savings Card - Patients can apply for a savings card or Category: Drug Coupons:discount voucher on the official Diovan website. Qualified patients can receive up to $25 off their prescription costs, enabling the cost of Diovan to total as little as $25, depending on prescription coverage and pharmacy prices. This offer is open to those with no insurance, as well as those with prescription coverage from commercial sources. No public health insurance holders, like Medicare recipients, will be able to use the voucher or card.[5]
  • Patient Assistance Program - Some patients may qualify for the Novartis Patient Assistance Program, good for free Diovan or Diovan HTC for those that are eligible. Applications for the program are available online in both English and Spanish, and the program is open to patients who are not covered for prescription medications and earn below the specified income level. Interested patients can get started on the program website or call 800-277-2254 for information or an application.[6]


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References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 http://www.diovan.com/info/why-diovan/for-heart-attack-patients.jsp
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 http://www.diovan.com/info/about/about-diovan.jsp
  3. ↑ http://blood-pressure.emedtv.com/diovan/generic-diovan.html
  4. ↑ http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001001/
  5. ↑ https://www.diovan.com/assets/termsandconditions.pdf
  6. ↑ http://www.needymeds.org/drug_list.taf?_function=name&name=Diovan
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