Exforge (Amlodipine/Valsartan) Detailed Information

The active ingredients in Exforge are **Amlodipine besylate** and **Valsartan**. Inactive ingredients may include microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, and colloidal silicon dioxide.

Common side effects of Exforge include:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Swelling in the ankles or feet
• Flushing
• Fatigue
• Headache

Less common but serious side effects include:

• Severe allergic reactions (swelling of the face, lips, or throat)
• Irregular heartbeat
• Low blood pressure (fainting, weakness)
• Kidney problems

Contact your doctor if you experience severe or persistent side effects.

Exforge is usually taken once daily, with or without food. It is important to take it at the same time each day to maintain stable blood pressure levels. Follow your doctor’s dosage instructions carefully and do not stop taking the medication without medical advice.

Exforge can interact with other medications, including:

• NSAIDs: May reduce the effectiveness of Exforge.
• Potassium supplements: Can increase the risk of high potassium levels.
• Diuretics: May enhance blood pressure-lowering effects.
• Alcohol: Can increase dizziness and blood pressure-lowering effects.

Always inform your healthcare provider about all medications and supplements you take.

Exforge begins lowering blood pressure within **a few hours**, but full effects may take **several weeks** of consistent use.

Seek medical help immediately if you experience:

• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Signs of kidney problems (changes in urination)
• Severe swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
• Signs of an allergic reaction