Health Canada has added eight more products to its recall of certain medications containing valsartan, a drug used to treat high blood pressure to help prevent heart attacks and stroke. It is also prescribed for some patients who have suffered heart failure or a recent heart attack. There is now a total of 36 valsartan medications on Health Canada's recall list, made by companies including Teva Canada, Sandoz, Sanis, Pro Doc Ltée and Sivem Pharmaceuticals. "There is concern especially with blood pressure medication," said Phil Emberley, who is also a practising pharmacist. "Don't stop taking your medication without consulting first, because your blood pressure could go up and that could cause a whole host of problems ... blood pressure can lead to a stroke or heart attack."

Source: CBC News August 20, 2018 20:15 UTC