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Co-Diovan (hydrochlorothiazide + valsartan) is not recommended during breastfeeding because no information is available on valsartan use during breastfeeding and hydrochlorothiazide is excreted in human milk; alternatives with better-established breastfeeding safety profiles are preferable, especially when nursing a newborn or preterm infant.
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- Co-Diovan 80/12.5 mg, 160/12.5 mg, 160/25 mg TabletsNovartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.6 Fertility, pregnancy and lactation · Version 28Document updated
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