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About EXFORGE

EXFORGE is a prescription medication used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). EXFORGE contains two prescription medicines that work together to lower blood pressure: amlodipine, a calcium channel blocker (CCB), and valsartan, an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).

The blood pressure-lowering effects of EXFORGE have been studied in many clinical trials that included over 5,000 patients with high blood pressure; over 1,440 of these patients were treated for at least six months, and over 540 of these patients were treated for at least one year.

EXFORGE is available in four strengths: 5/160 mg, 10/160 mg, 5/320 mg, and 10/320 mg. The first number refers to the amount of milligrams (mg) of amlodipine. The second number refers to the number of milligrams of valsartan.

The power to help you get to your BP goal

  • In recent studies, EXFORGE was proven to be more effective in lowering high blood pressure than either of its components alone.
  • In adults 18 years of age or older, EXFORGE was proven to significantly lower high blood pressure regardless of age or gender.
  • EXFORGE is available in a variety of dosage combinations, which can be adjusted to best fit your needs.

Works two ways for better results

The two medicines in EXFORGE work together in different complementary ways to effectively lower your blood pressure.

Here's how it works.

Blood is carried from the heart to all parts of the body in vessels called arteries. Blood pressure is created by the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries as it circulates and the force of the arteries as they resist the blood flow. You have high blood pressure when the force is too much. EXFORGE can help your blood vessels relax so your blood pressure is lower. Medicines that lower blood pressure lower your chance of having a stroke or heart attack.*

Talk to your doctor today to see if EXFORGE is right for you

If you have made changes to your lifestyle and tried high blood pressure medications such as CCBs or ARBs, and your blood pressure numbers are still not where they should be, ask your doctor today if EXFORGE is right for you.

Important information about taking EXFORGE

Take EXFORGE exactly as your doctor tells you. Take EXFORGE once a day at the same time each day.

Be sure to tell your doctor about all the medications you take, including prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some of your other medicines and EXFORGE could affect each other, causing serious side effects.

EXFORGE is a prescription medication for the treatment of high blood pressure. It may be used when one medicine to lower your high blood pressure is not enough. It may also be used as the first medicine to lower high blood pressure if your doctor decides you are likely to need more than one medicine.

*EXFORGE is approved to treat high blood pressure, and is not approved to treat or prevent cardiovascular events, including heart attacks or strokes.

EXFORGE is a prescription medication for the treatment of high blood pressure. It may be used when one medicine to lower your high blood pressure is not enough. It may also be used as the first medicine to lower high blood pressure if your doctor decides you are likely to need more than one medicine.

IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS

What is the most important information I should know about EXFORGE?

If you become pregnant, stop taking EXFORGE and call your doctor right away. EXFORGE can harm an unborn baby causing injury and even death. If you plan to become pregnant, talk to your doctor about other treatment options to lower your blood pressure before taking EXFORGE.

Serious side effects could occur such as:

  • Low blood pressure (hypotension). Lie down if you feel faint or dizzy and call your doctor right away.
  • Worsening chest pain (angina) or heart attack, particularly in patients who already have severe heart disease. Get emergency help if you get worse chest pain or chest pain that does not go away.
  • Kidney problems, changes in blood test results for patients with congestive heart failure, or allergic reactions. Call your doctor if you get swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands or unexplained weight gain.

Side effects are usually mild and brief. The most common side effects that occur more frequently with EXFORGE than placebo (sugar pill) are swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; nasal congestion or sore throat, head or chest cold; and dizziness.

Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions, including if:

  • You are pregnant or plan to become pregnant
  • You are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed
  • You have a heart condition
  • You have liver or kidney problems
  • You are vomiting or having a lot of diarrhea

Tell all your doctors or dentist you are taking EXFORGE if you:

  • Are going to have surgery
  • Go for kidney dialysis

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take. Especially tell your doctor if you take:

  • Other medicines for high blood pressure or a heart problem
  • Water pills (diuretics)
  • Potassium supplements
  • A salt substitute

EXFORGE is approved to treat high blood pressure, and is not approved to treat or prevent cardiovascular events including heart attacks or strokes .

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EXFORGE is available in four strengths: 5/160 mg, 10/160 mg, 5/320 mg, and 10/320 mg.

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