Question 1

is avapro (irbesartan) a beta blocker?

Accepted Answer

Avapro (irbesartan): Not a beta blocker.

Question 2

suggestions to discuss with my doctor: hypertension (on avapro 150 now), anxiety, and pvcs. what medication would you consider? ssri, beta blocker, thiazide diuretic, combination of any? want to start beta b, but weary of rebound tachyarrhythmias?

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My thoughts : I eschew beta blockers due to adverse effects such as fatigue, exercise intolerance, syncope, asthma, cognition issues, cardiac complications, and stopped years ago. Many newer anti-BP meds (even use of cocoa). Meet with your doctor

Question 3

who should not use avapro (irbesartan)?

Accepted Answer

Avapro (irbesartan): " Avapro (irbesartan) is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any component of this product. 
Do not coadminister aliskiren with Avapro (irbesartan) in patients with diabetes." see:  http://www.drugs.com/pro/avapro.html

Question 4

what others are equivalent to aprovel (irbesartan)?

Accepted Answer

ARB's: Irbesartan is in a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor antagonists. Other similar agents include losartan( cozaar), candesartan (atacand), valsartan (diovan),  telmisartan (micardis), and olmesartan (benicar).

Question 5

what do doctors use irbesartan for?

Accepted Answer

High Blood Pressure: Irbesartan is Avapro (irbesartan) and is used mostly for the treatment of high blood pressure. It has uses in diabetics to help protect kidneys in some people if the doctor thinks it may help.

Question 6

can avapro (irbesartan) help with headaches?

Accepted Answer

Potentially: Avapro (irbesartan) belongs to a class of medications called "angiotensin receptor blockers" or "ARBs" that are often used to treat high blood pressure rather effectively.  So if headaches are due to elevations in blood pressure then Avaoro may be able to lower the blood pressure and help the headaches.  Otherwise, Avaoro is not a blood pressure medicine per se.

Question 7

what are the side effects of 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 8

how effective is irbesartan (avapro) for treating stroke?

Accepted Answer

Avapro (irbesartan): it's an antihypertensive agent, it doesn't directly treat stroke

Question 9

can you tell me if itching from irbesartan eventually stops?

Accepted Answer

Irbesartan: If the itching is caused by the Irbesartan and you stop the agent, the itching should resolve in likely less than a week but sometimes longer.

Question 10

are there any long term side effects of avapro (irbesartan)?

Accepted Answer

Usually not:  Some people will develop a high potassium usually those with kidney disease diabetes very rarely people develop allergic reaction usually people can take it for years without any long-term side effects

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