Question 1

of the hbp medicines diovan, (valsartan) benicar or avapro, which has the least side effects for anyone who has taken them?

Accepted Answer

ARBs: All belong to same class of drugs angiotensin receptor blockers. All virtually equivalent and well tolerated. No significant difference in side effect profile.

Question 2

of the high blood pressure medicines diovan, (valsartan) benicar or avapro, which has the least side effects?

Accepted Answer

All pretty low: These are all angiotensin receptor blockers, a class of medications with particularly low incidences of adverse effects.  They have some variability in efficacy.  Follow kidney function, potassium levels and blood pressure.

Question 3

what is avapro (irbesartan) used for?

Accepted Answer

Avapro (irbesartan): "Avapro (irbesartan) belongs to a group of drugs called angiotensin II receptor antagonists. Irbesartan keeps blood vessels from narrowing, which lowers blood pressureand improves blood flow. Avapro is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications. Avapro is also used to treat kidney problems caused by type 2 diabetes." See:

Question 4

please describe the medication: irbesartan?

Accepted Answer

BP medication. : Originally marketed under the trade name, avapro, (irbesartan) Irbesartan is now sold in generic form, produced by various manufacturers. It falls into the category of angiotensin receptor blockers or arbs. Dosages include  75, 150, and 300 mg tablets, as well as various combination forms with both 12.5 and 25mg doses of hydrochlorothiazide (hctz). Blocks a kidney mediated hormone, relaxing arteriolar muscles.

Question 5

what are the seffects of taking avapro (irbesartan)?

Accepted Answer

High potassium: The main side effects include high potassium level, but low blood pressure can also result, kidney function should also be monitored.

Question 6

is benicar (olmesartan) an ace inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

Olmesartan: Olmesartan(benicar)is not an ace inhibitor. It is an angiotensin receptor blocker. It acts further along the same pathway as an ace inhibitor and produces similar effects.

Question 7

can i take irbesartan and amlodipine together?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, commonly used combination for hypertension, available in a combo pill in some countries. Side effects to each constituent still apply and should be discussed with prescriber and/or pharmacist.

Question 8

irbesartan vs captopril do they have same role?

Accepted Answer

: Both antihypertensives, different, but close classes of drugs as mechanism of action, somewhat similar in side effect profile.

Question 9

how do benicar (olmesartan) and lisinopril differ?

Accepted Answer

benicar (olmesartan): Benicar (olmesartan) is an angiotensin receptor blocker and Lisinopril is an angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitor. They work in the same pathway but in different places. Their results are similar.

Question 10

is benicar (olmesartan) a calcium channel blocker?

Accepted Answer

Olmesartan: Benicar (olmesartan) is not a calcium blocker it is an angiotensin receptor blocker.

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Of the hbp medicines diovan, (valsartan) benicar or avapro, which has the least side effects for anyone who has taken them?

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