Diovan and Symmetrel drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Diovan (valsartan) and Symmetrel (amantadine hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include palpitations among females and blood pressure decreased among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Diovan and Symmetrel. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 86 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Diovan?
Diovan has active ingredients of valsartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 83,153 Diovan users. Check the latest studies of Diovan.
What is Symmetrel?
Symmetrel has active ingredients of amantadine hydrochloride. It is often used in parkinson's disease. eHealthMe is studying from 3,398 Symmetrel users. Check the latest studies of Symmetrel.
86 people who take Diovan and Symmetrel together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Diovan and Symmetrel, by gender? *:
female:
- Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
- Vomiting
- Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
- Pneumonia
- Anxiety disorder
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Diabetes mellitus (diabetes, caused by a deficiency of the pancreatic hormone insulin)
- Hypokinesia (decreased bodily movement)
- Loss of consciousness
- Sinus tachycardia (a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node)
male:
- Blood pressure decreased
- Alanine aminotransferase increased
- Oedema (fluid collection in tissue)
- White blood cell count decreased
- Dementia (madness)
- Depressed level of consciousness
- Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
- Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
- Interstitial lung disease
- Oxygen saturation decreased
What are the common drug interactions of Diovan and Symmetrel, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Drug level increased
- Dysphagia (a condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful)
- Fall
- Hypoglycaemia (deficiency of glucose in the bloodstream)
- Immobile (not moving)
- Mitral valve incompetence (inefficient heart valve)
- Multiple sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath)
- Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
- Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
- Respiratory failure (inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system)
60+:
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
- Blood pressure decreased
- Abdominal discomfort
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Chest discomfort
- Decreased appetite
- Diarrhoea
- Discomfort
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Gastroenteritis (inflammation of stomach and intestine)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Cerebral Infarction (less blood supply to brain resulting tissue damage): 14 people, 16.28%
- Multiple Sclerosis (a nervous system disease that affects your brain and spinal cord. it damages the myelin sheath): 12 people, 13.95%
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 8 people, 9.30%
- Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 7 people, 8.14%
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 6 people, 6.98%
- Dementia (madness): 6 people, 6.98%
- Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 5.81%
- Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 5 people, 5.81%
- Dizziness: 5 people, 5.81%
- Depression: 5 people, 5.81%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Yang Y, Teja S, Baig K, "Bilateral corneal edema associated with amantadine", Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2015 Oct .
- Cattoni J, Parekh R, "Acute respiratory distress syndrome: A rare presentation of amantadine toxicity", The American journal of case reports, 2012 Jan .
- Yang Y, Teja S, Baig K, "Bilateral corneal edema associated with amantadine", Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2015 Oct .
- Cattoni J, Parekh R, "Acute respiratory distress syndrome: A rare presentation of amantadine toxicity", The American journal of case reports, 2012 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on valsartan and amantadine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Diovan and Symmetrel, respectively), and Diovan and Symmetrel (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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