Irbesartan
FDA Approved: * March 30, 2012Pharm Company: * TEVA PHARMS
Category: Blood Pressure
Irbesartan, sold under the brand name Avapro among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease.[2] It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Versions are available as the combination irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide.[2][3] Common side effects include dizziness, diarrhea, feeling tired, muscle pain, and heartburn... [wikipedia]
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I am on 150 mg of Irbesartan daily. What time frame should be allotted to wean off this regimen? I wish to discontinue i...
2 REPLIESCan 300mg irbesartan tablet be cut in half (abisart brand) ## Hello, Bell! How are you? As long as it isn't time rel...
2 REPLIESI am having shortness of breath and swelling in my left foot. Could these be side effects of my medication? ## What medi...
2 REPLIESAre there any warnings or adverse effects from this China-manufactured generic drug? I'm fearful of taking it; and w...
1 REPLYneed to know if I may take irbesartan150/12 with 81mg aspirin? ## Hello, Rose! How are you? Aspirin and Irbesartan shoul...
1 REPLYHi, I've been prescribed Irbesartan 75 mg plus Amlodipine 5 mg. I'm wondering if it is necessary to take both da...
2 REPLIESI've always been able to sit in the sun, but I have noticed when I'm out in the sun my skin starts really burnin...
1 REPLYi have been taking 75mg irbesartan for a few years . my blood pressure would appear to be pretty low at the moment. i al...
1 REPLYSo today is day three of not taking my blood pressure meds (Irbesartan) with Dr approval. This morning my BP was elevate...
2 REPLIESI have noticed unusual symptoms if I forget to take my 225mg dose of Avapro in the morning(which I've done on 3 or 4...
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