Hypertension

Diovan and diuretic hydrochlorothiazide combination benefits patients

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, July 18th, 2005

People with moderate to severe hypertension treated with a combination of Diovan (valsartan) and the diuretic hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) benefited from superior blood pressure reductions over those treated with amlodipine, according to the VAST study presented at the 15th European Meeting on Hypertension.

In addition, further data presented at the meeting underscored the benefits of powerful blood pressure lowering and potential protective metabolic and cardiovascular effects with Diovan-based treatment regimens, both as monotherapy and in combination with the diuretic HCTZ.

Diovan, the No. 1 angiotensin II-receptor blocker (ARB) worldwide, is also...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2005-07-18)

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