Alternatives to valsartan
FDA shortage status is active for valsartan; 7 same-class SPL records are listed below for registry comparison only.
Brand: Diovan
valsartan class peers while FDA lists an active shortage
valsartan (Diovan) is on an FDA shortage listing while 7 other Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) SPL records remain in this registry peer set (class inventory 8). Labeled indication field for valsartan: Entresto is used to treat heart failure in adults and children aged one year and older.
Top FAERS reaction fields for valsartan total 46,108 reports across 10 reactions, set beside azilsartan, candesartan, eprosartan. Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not per-patient risk.
About valsartan
Entresto is a medicine that combines two drugs to help adults and children with heart failure. It can lower the risk of death and hospitalization.
Used for: Entresto is used to treat heart failure in adults and children aged one year and older. It helps people whose hearts don't pump blood well enough. It can reduce hospital visits and the risk of death from heart problems.
7 Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) peers (wide set)
azilsartan
RxEdarbi
candesartan
RxAtacand
Candesartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children ages 1 to 17. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. Candesartan also treats heart failure by reducing the risk of death and hospitalization.
eprosartan
RxTeveten
Eprosartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It can be used by itself or with other medicines to lower your blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.
irbesartan
RxAvapro
Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It is also used to treat kidney problems caused by diabetes in people with high blood pressure.
losartan
RxCozaar
Losartan is used to treat high blood pressure in adults and children over 6 years old. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It is also used to treat kidney problems in people with type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Losartan can also reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and an enlarged left ventricle of the heart.
olmesartan
RxBenicar
telmisartan
RxMicardis
Telmisartan is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of strokes and heart attacks. It can also lower cardiovascular risk if you cannot take ACE inhibitors. Controlling high blood pressure is important for overall heart health.
valsartan vs azilsartan & candesartan · FAERS reaction fields
FAERS top-reaction field "Dizziness" shows the widest count spread between valsartan and azilsartan, candesartan, eprosartan in this extract (2,572-report gap on that field). Counts are exposure-weighted submissions, not prevalence rates.
| Side Effect | valsartan | azilsartan | candesartan | eprosartan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 5,474 | - | 3,159 | - |
| Dyspnoea | 5,250 | - | 3,169 | - |
| Dizziness | 5,249 | - | 2,677 | - |
| Nausea | 5,162 | - | 2,989 | - |
| Diarrhoea | 4,578 | - | 2,764 | - |
| Headache | 4,504 | - | 2,506 | - |
| Hypertension | 4,273 | - | 1,922 | - |
| Blood Pressure Increased | 4,207 | - | - | - |
"-" means no reports for that reaction. Report counts reflect total FAERS submissions, not prevalence rates.
valsartan shortage vs Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) peer index
Shortage status
FDA shortage listing is active for valsartan (status: To Be Discontinued). Peer rows remain a registry index, not a switch guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FDA list a shortage for valsartan while peers remain indexed? ▼
Registry note: Shortage listings and peer indexes are for registry orientation only. This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Do not stop or change your medication without talking to your doctor or pharmacist.
Field note for valsartan: see also the generic vs brand label guide when reading Diovan SPL strings.
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