Notice to Veterans that take BP meds

Bumpyroad wrote:

monkey44 wrote:
Unfortunately, the VA pharmacy in some areas has distributed a BP med that is under recall ...

If you take Valsartan (or it's derivatives) go to NY Times and read the story - last Friday article or google it - get the batch number, and check it with your bottle - or call your pharmacy and ask what to do ...

Just a heads up to the vets on the road :)

evidently the drug component was contaminated. might affect other manufacturers if any??????
bumpy

According to my info, it was ONE manufacturer located in China and several (Six?) distributors - but all from the same manufacturer. The different names on the report are distributors, not manufacturers. They call themselves "Drug Companies" but did not manufacture this specific product batch - that's the best info I have - but don't just take my word, it's just advice to follow up with your doctor if you take this med ...