What Is Exforge Used for?

Exforge is a prescription medicine that comes in pill form. It is used for the treatment of the medical condition known as hypertension, which is also commonly referred to as high blood pressure. It is to be taken on a once-a-day basis. The medication is comprised of two separate components that function together to reduce blood pressure levels. These are valsartan (which is an angiotensin receptor blocker) and amlodipine (which is a calcium channel blocker).

Function

• Exforge is used to help decrease blood pressure. Lowering the blood pressure is beneficial for health as it helps lower the risk of several serious health conditions occurring including kidney issues, heart attacks and strokes. The medication operates by enabling the relaxation of the blood vessels, which allows blood to more freely and easily move about inside of the body.

Common Side Effects

• Side effects of this high blood pressure medication tend to be short-lived and minor. The most common Exforge side effects include feeling lightheaded or dizzy, flushing and runny and stuffy nose. Some people also might experience sore throat, chest or head cold and swelling of the feet, hands or ankles.

Severe Side Effects

• Although unlikely, using Exforge can also lead to some more severe side effects. These side effects include hypotension (low blood pressure), chest pain getting worse (angina), heart attack, weakness of the muscles, passing out, rapid, irregular or slow heartbeat, allergic reactions (which show up through symptoms including rash, itching, hives and chest tightness) and kidney problems.

Caution

• People should be very cautious when considering taking Exforge to lower their blood pressure. They must consult with their doctors thoroughly beforehand, and make sure that their doctor is aware of any and all medical conditions that they might have, especially any kidney or liver problems and heart-related conditions. Your doctor also must be notified regarding any medications and dietary supplements that you are taking, particularly if you are taking any potassium, diuretics (also known as water pills), any other kinds of high blood pressure medicines and salt substitutes.

Use

• Exforge comes in pill form and must be taken once a day to manage and treat high blood pressure. It can be taken either alongside a meal or without one. It is vital to use the medicine regularly, even if you are not experiencing any problems with your high blood pressure. In many cases, it could take up to several weeks in order for the blood pressure to get lower. It can be helpful to take Exforge at the same exact time everyday (this also helps ensure that you do not forget to take it).