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Irbesartan

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Irbesartan is an angiotensin II blocker which is a kind of blood pressure drug (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Angiotensin II blocker

Brands

Avapro • Approvel • Antosart • Co-irbewin • Co irbewin 300/25 • Dynarb • Isart • Jubitan

Side Effects

Common

Dizziness
Heartburn
Fatigue
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Diarrhea
Cough
Low blood pressure on standing

Serious

Liver dysfunction
Low blood pressure

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A 36-year old asked:

What other generics to irbesartan?

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A 46-year old asked:

What is Avapro (irbesartan) used for?

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A 32-year old asked:

Who should not use Avapro (irbesartan)?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: irbesartan?

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A 47-year old asked:

What others are equivalent to aprovel (irbesartan)?

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A 32-year old asked:

What are the seffects of taking avapro (irbesartan)?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Please describe the medication: avapro (irbesartan)?

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A 27-year old male asked:

How long does avapro (irbesartan) take to fully work?

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A 43-year old asked:

Please suggest a brand name for an irbesartan-containing drug?

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A 45-year old asked:

What do doctors use irbesartan for?

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A 37-year old asked:

Is avapro (irbesartan) a beta blocker?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Can avapro (irbesartan) help with headaches?

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A 47-year old asked:

What are the side effects of avapro (irbesartan)?

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A 45-year old asked:

How effective is irbesartan (Avapro) for treating stroke?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can you tell me if itching from irbesartan eventually stops?

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A 28-year old male asked:

Are there any long term side effects of Avapro (irbesartan)?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is it possible for avapro (irbesartan) & Cialis to negatively?

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A 37-year old asked:

Could you tell me what are side effects of avapro (irbesartan)?

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A 46-year old asked:

What are some of the side effects of taking avapro (irbesartan)?

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A 41-year old asked:

Need expert help here. What are the side effects of avapro (irbesartan)?

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A 34-year old asked:

Need expert help here. What are the side effects of taking avapro (irbesartan)?

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A 27-year old male asked:

Can avapro (irbesartan) make you gain weight or make it difficult to lose weight?

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A 29-year old male asked:

Can 75mg of avapro (irbesartan) make you gain weight or make it difficult to lose weight? I've been on it for many years though. Would it be at the beginning?

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A 48-year old male asked:

Can i take irbesartan and amlodipine together?

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A 27-year old female asked:

Irbesartan vs captopril do they have same role?

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A 46-year old asked:

Do you need a prescription for Avapro (irbesartan)?

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A 38-year old male asked:

What's the equivalent dose of Irbesartan for Valsartan 40mg? How do you transition between the two?

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A 55-year old female asked:

Can no longer find brand Avapro (irbesartan) at pharmacies. I know there are recall problems w/ generics (ie toprol) If generic ok..who is preferred manufactr?

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A 28-year old male asked:

I was on 25mg of atenolol and 75mg of Avapro (irbesartan) and now coming off of Avapro (irbesartan). Should I feel anything and does your body or BP need time to adjust?

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A 36-year old asked:

Which is better for hypertension termisartan or irbesartan(approvel)?

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