Previously, I wrote a detailed post on concerns that have been raised about certain blood pressure medications potentially increasing the risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 or increasing the likelihood of death
Many of my patients with hypertension and/or cardiovascular disease are taking drugs termed angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs.) Both types of drugs are mainstays in
In July of 2018, the FDA made a series of voluntary recalls of several versions of the generic blood pressure medication valsartan which were made in China and were contaminated
Last week the FDA recalled several versions of the generic blood pressure medication valsartan which were made in China and contained a carcinogen (see here.) Since then I have switched
The FDA issued a press release July 13 announcing the voluntary recall of several drug products containing valsartan. Valsartan is a generic, commonly used member of the drug class of
Anthony C. Pearson M.D., F.A.C.C. is a cardiologist, musician, writer and a regular columnist at MedPage Today