Cough in Valsartan - how severe and when it was recovered? (a real world drug study)

Summary:

We study how severe was Cough, when it was recovered, drug effectiveness, race, and more among people who take Valsartan (valsartan). This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports submitted to eHealthMe, and is updated regularly.

What is Valsartan?

Valsartan has active ingredients of valsartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 63,804 Valsartan users. Check the latest studies of Valsartan.

What is Cough?

Cough is found to be associated with 3,057 drugs and 3,799 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Cough.



On Jun, 01, 2026

17 people who have Cough while taking Valsartan were studied.

Could Valsartan cause Cough?

Severity of Cough *:

  • least: 15.38 %
  • moderate: 53.85 %
  • severe: 30.77 %
  • most severe: 0.0 %

When people recovered from Cough *:

  • while on drug: 14.29 %
  • after off the drug: 0.0 %
  • not yet: 85.71 %

Effectiveness of Valsartan *:

  • not at all: 0.0 %
  • somewhat: 0.0 %
  • moderate: 44.44 %
  • high: 33.33 %
  • very high: 22.22 %

Race of the people *:

  • African American, Non-Hispanic: 7.69 %
  • American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0 %
  • Asian: 7.69 %
  • Hispanic: 7.69 %
  • Native Hawaiians/Pacific Islanders: 0.0 %
  • Two or more races: 0.0 %
  • White, Non-Hispanic: 76.92 %

Time on Valsartan *:

  • < 1 month: 9.09 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 9.09 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 27.27 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 9.09 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 9.09 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 18.18 %
  • 10+ years: 18.18 %

Gender of people when taking Valsartan *:

  • female: 52.94 %
  • male: 47.06 %

Age of people when taking Valsartan *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 5.88 %
  • 40-49: 11.76 %
  • 50-59: 17.65 %
  • 60+: 64.71 %

Conditions people have *:

  1. High Blood Cholesterol: 5 people, 29.41%
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 3 people, 17.65%
  3. Atrial Fibrillation/flutter (atrial fibrillation and flutter are abnormal heart rhythms in which the atria, or upper chambers of the heart, are out of sync with the ventricles): 2 people, 11.76%
  4. Diabetes: 2 people, 11.76%
  5. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 11.76%
  6. Enlarged Prostate: 2 people, 11.76%
  7. Vitamin D Decreased: 1 person, 5.88%
  8. Foot, Leg, And Ankle Swelling: 1 person, 5.88%
  9. Allergic Rhinitis: 1 person, 5.88%
  10. Allergies: 1 person, 5.88%

Other drugs people take besides Valsartan *:

  1. Hydrochlorothiazide: 3 people, 17.65%
  2. Fish Oil: 2 people, 11.76%
  3. Aspirin: 2 people, 11.76%
  4. Nexium: 2 people, 11.76%
  5. Simvastatin: 2 people, 11.76%
  6. Synthroid: 2 people, 11.76%
  7. Multivitamin: 2 people, 11.76%
  8. Amlodipine: 2 people, 11.76%
  9. Furosemide: 2 people, 11.76%
  10. Flonase: 1 person, 5.88%

Other side effects people have besides Cough *:

  1. Breathing Difficulty: 3 people, 17.65%
  2. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 3 people, 17.65%
  3. Weakness: 3 people, 17.65%
  4. Dizziness: 2 people, 11.76%
  5. Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 11.76%
  6. Weight Increased: 1 person, 5.88%
  7. Hoarseness (changing voice): 1 person, 5.88%
  8. Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart action): 1 person, 5.88%
  9. Diarrhea: 1 person, 5.88%
  10. Drowsiness: 1 person, 5.88%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Valsartan and have Cough?

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How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study is based on valsartan (the active ingredients of Valsartan). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

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