Hydrochlorothiazide and valsartan and Zetia

• 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.

• Generic Name: ezetimibe
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Zetia

Zetia (ezetimibe) reduces the amount of cholesterol absorbed by the body.

Zetia is used to treat high cholesterol.

Zetia is sometimes given with other cholesterol-lowering medications.