Irbesartan (Avapro) – What You Need To Know

Brand Name: Avapro

What is Irbesartan (Avapro)?

The Information about Irbesartan (Avapro) contained herein is a compilation of materials available from drugs.com and simplified for the average consumer.

Angiotensin II is a natural substance in your body that narrows your blood vessels, releases a hormone that increases the amount of sodium and water in your body, and can also thicken and stiffen the walls of your blood vessels and heart.

Irbesartan also known by the brand name Avapro is an Angiotensin II receptor blocker, which helps to stop this damage within the blood vessels.

There are drug free alternatives to lowering your blood pressure that may be effective for you. Read about them here.

How to use Irbesartan (Avapro)

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Irbesartan (Avapro).

Take Irbesartan (Avapro) as prescribed on your medication bottle. Do not take more or less or for longer than recommended by your doctor.
Take Irbesartan (Avapro) at the same time every day by mouth.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. Do not double your dose. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Irbesartan (Avapro).

What to know before using Irbesartan (Avapro):

If any of the following conditions apply to you, DO NOT TAKE Irbesartan (Avapro):

Diabetics and those with kidney problems should not use Irbesartan (Avapro) with any medication that contains Aliskiren (Amturnide, Tekturna, Tekamlo, Valturna).

you are allergic to any ingredient in Irbesartan (Avapro)
you are pregnant

If any of the following conditions apply to you, discuss with your doctor before taking or changing your dosage of Irbesartan (Avapro):

Planning to become pregnant, are breast-feeding or are able to become pregnant
Using any medicines, or herbal / dietary supplements
Are allergic to medicines, foods, or other substances
Have a history of angioedema of any kind.
Have heart problems
Have blood vessel or blood flow problems
Are diabetic
Have kidney problems
History of stroke or recent heart attack
Are dehydrated
Have low blood volume
Have electrolyte problems
Are on a low-salt (sodium) diet
Are on dialysis

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Irbesartan (Avapro). Discuss with your doctor if you are taking any of the following:

Diuretics
Potassium-sparing diuretics
ACE inhibitors
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
Lithium

This list may not be complete. Speak with your doctor if you are going to take or change your dose of Irbesartan (Avapro).

Side effects of Irbesartan (Avapro):

Discuss with your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

Chills
cold sweats
confusion
dizziness, faintness, or light headed
Bladder pain
bloody or cloudy urine
chest pain
difficult, burning, or painful urination
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
frequent urge to urinate
lower back or side pain
Chest discomfort
decreased urine output
dilated neck veins
extreme fatigue
feeling of warmth
fever
irregular breathing
irregular heartbeat
nausea
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
shortness of breath
sweating
swelling of the face, fingers, feet, or lower legs

tightness in the chest
troubled breathing
vomiting
weight gain
Abdominal or stomach pain
black, tarry stools
bleeding gums
clay-colored stools
dark urine
decreased frequency of urine
headache
increased thirst
itching
large hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
loss of appetite
muscle cramps or spasms
muscle pain or stiffness
nervousness
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
pinpoint red spots on the skin
rash
unpleasant breath odor
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of blood
weakness or heaviness of the legs
weight gain
yellow eyes or skin

Less serious side effects include:

Acid or sour stomach
belching
body aches or pain
bone pain
congestion
cough
diarrhea
dryness or soreness of the throat
feeling of indigestion
general feeling of discomfort or illness
heartburn
hoarseness
joint pain
pain in the chest below the breastbone
runny nose
shivering
sneezing
stomach discomfort or upset
stuffy nose
sweating
tender, swollen glands in the neck
trouble sleeping
trouble with swallowing
voice changes
Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin
bloated or full feeling

blurred or loss of vision
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, “pins and needles”, or tingling feelings
change in hearing
cracked, dry, scaly skin
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
depression
difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
disturbed color perception
double vision
ear drainage
earache or pain in the ear
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
halos around lights
hives or welts
inability to have or keep an erection
large, flat, blue or purplish patches in the skin
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
night blindness
overbright appearance of lights
pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
passing gas
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
tunnel vision
Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
sensation of spinning

The information about Irbesartan (Avapro) comes from drugs.com

Irbesartan (Avapro) Natural Alternatives:

If you are taking Irbesartan (Avapro) or other Angiotensin II receptor blockers, the various ingredients in Tikva have been proven through either clinical trials or other research to lower your blood pressure naturally by dilating (widening) the arteries. Tikva has several natural ingredients that help to widen the arteries, so they do not become too narrow.

Several of the ingredients in Tikva can also increase circulation, dissolve plaque that is already in the arteries and reduce new plaque from forming. In addition, there are ingredients in Tikva to help reduce stress that often increases blood pressure without all of the side effects.

Read more about the natural ingredients in Tikva on our research and ingredients page, by clicking here.

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The information provided on this page should not be used to decide whether or not to take Irbesartan (Avapro) or any other medicine. Consult your doctor to decide which medicines are right for you. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition.

This information about Irbesartan (Avapro) is a brief summary and does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to Irbesartan (Avapro).

This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. You must speak with your doctor for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Irbesartan (Avapro).