Ethinyl Estradiol and Norelgestromin and Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan

• Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol / norelgestromin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Xulane, Ortho Evra

• It is used to prevent pregnancy.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide / valsartan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Diovan HCT

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Valsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist. Valsartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressure and improves blood flow.

Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan is a combination medicine used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.

Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan is usually given after other blood pressure medicines have been tried without success.

Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.