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How can valsartan affect driving or operating machinery?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Valsartan may cause dizziness or weariness, which should be considered when driving or operating machinery; no studies on its effects on driving ability have been performed.

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Diovan 3 mg/ml Oral SolutionNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.7 Effects on ability to drive and use machines · Version 15Document updated 12 February 2025

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