In addition to her busy practice in Palm Beach, Florida, Dr. Basile is a past Chief of Nephrology at Good Samaritan Hospital, West Palm Beach, Florida. Most recently, she served on the board Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies of the Palm Beaches. In addition to her practice of Nephrology, Dr. Basile’s interests include high blood pressure management, diabetic kidney disease and autoimmune disease. Education: • MD: Eastern Virginia Medical School • BA: Duke University Certification: • Diplomate, Nephrology • American Board of Internal Medicine
Bio
- Dr. Nicole Basile
- @mdlivecare
Specialties:
- Nephrology
Affiliation:
- Advanced Kidney Care, Jupiter, FL, Dialysis Associates of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beach, FL, North Palm Beach Dialysis, North Palm Beach, FL
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Who should take Diovan HCT?
Diovan HCT is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and other heart conditions in adults. It may be prescribed by itself or in combination with other medications to treat your condition.
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What is Cozaar?
Cozaar is losartan, a medication that belongs to the class ARB or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker. Cozaar lowers blood pressure by blocking the angiotensin II receptor in the renin-angiotensin h...
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What are the side effects of Diovan HCT?
Possible side effects of Diovan HCT include, tiredness, headache, leg cramps, cough, dry mouth, high blood potassium levels, and worsening kidney function.
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Who should not take Diovan HCT?
Those who should not take Diovan HCT are women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, people with bilateral kidney artery blockages, allergy to Diovan (Valsartan) or hydrochlorothiazide.
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What should I know about Diovan HCT before taking it?
You need to have regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function and electrolytes such as sodium and potassium while on the medication. You also need to monitor your blood pressure. ...
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Why is captopril prescribed?
Captopril is a blood pressure lowering medication called an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. It is prescribed to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and kidney diseases with&nbs...
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Are diuretic drugs safe?
With the proper dosing and oversight of a physician, diuretic medications can be used safely to treat many conditions. Diuretic medications are frequently prescribed to treat swelling in the ...
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Are there any risks in taking Diovan HCT?
The risks of taking Diovan HCT include high blood potassium levels, worsening renal function, birth defects if taken while pregnant, and less commonly low blood sodium levels and higher blood sugar...
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What is Diovan HCT?
Diovan HCT is a combination medication that contains both Valsartan (Diovan), a blood pressure lowering medication in the class called ARB (Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker), and Hydrochlorothiazide...
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