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What do doctors use irbesartan for?

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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.

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Answered 6/26/2014

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Now starting over..Adding diuretic to 5mgs norvasc (amlodipine). We didn't do this at the start of regime. Asked re ace, doc says irbesartan contains it!?

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I have sinus probs for 4wks now. i noticed my pulse rate has gone up to 110. do i have infection? not on antibiotics, doc gave me irbesartan 2wks ago.

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Only done irbesartan 300mgs with/without diuretic. Norvasc (amlodipine) alone didn't work. Metoprolol 25mgs ..Side effects. Doc says we're out of options! help!

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BP 135/72. Age 72. history: AMI, IHD and PVD. Treat with aspirin, Frusemide, irbesartan/ hydrochlothiazide, atenolol. will the doctor cease frusemide?

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I have uncontrol blood pressure and My Doctor prescribed Irbesartan 150 Mg + hydrochlorothiazide 12 MG and amlodipine 5 MG is it safe to it together?

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