Irbesartan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Avapro

Irbesartan has an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from a total of 103 reviews on Drugs.com. 20% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 46% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Irbesartan

Sylvi...
June 18, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I've never felt ill but the doctor said I had high blood pressure and put me on 125g but a few weeks ago they upped my dosage to 300mg. Everything was fine but I've developed a dry cough, now get cramps, cannot sleep and today have come out in a raised itchy very red rash on my arms, legs, neck and chest. I'm going to the doctor as this doesn't seem right and I can't cope with all these side affects."

6 / 10

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Ricca...
March 4, 2008

Avapro (irbesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I initially used 150mg a day with no actual results in lowering BP. Doctor recomended combination with Felodipine 5mg and Metoprolol 50mg, and combination produced results in lowering my BP 115/75 avg. Side effects are tingling in the palm of my hands and excessive tiredness. I will test to discontinue ibersartan, which produces the unwanted side effects."

3 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
November 28, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "The first week I felt weak and had trouble with saying the right words in a sentence. I was dizzy and my tongue felt swollen, my lips felt swollen. I've been on this two weeks and now I'm a little dizzy and head feels bigger, and my eyes are not seeing clear as before. And I wish I could sleep all day, as it's hard to concentrate, and eyes feel half closed."

2 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 5 to 10 years
June 27, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "When on original Avapro, 150 mgs. 6 years ago it worked fine. Since it went generic it just doesn't seem to be working anymore. Last month pharmacy changed manufacturer, Cambor, and now the pills give me upset stomach and shakeyness. Going to see dr. and maybe switch to something else as this is wasting my money and doing nothing!"

4 / 10

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youho...
July 14, 2010

Avapro (irbesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been on Avapro for 5 months now at 300mg a day. I have had no side effects. But my blood pressure has now started to rise. The last two times it was at 177 over 128 and then 170 over 120. I now get very light headed when I stand up due to the high blood pressure. I don't think it is good for me. Overall it worked for a while, but is no loner working for me."

5 / 10

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olyd
October 18, 2011

For High Blood Pressure "I started using Ibersatan about 2 years ago, after I developed severe side effects on Perindopril. My blood pressure is well controlled and I thought the medicine was okay. About 2 months ago, I went for holidays and missed out on treatment for a month%u2019s but I felt much stronger contrary to the expected. On resuming treatment, I became very ill. I have been experiencing, hot flushes, cramps in my thighs, night mares, severe hot flushes and extreme weakness. At first I thought it was malaria, but the tests were all negative. I took anti-malarial medication just to be on the safe side. The symptoms have just intensified. I also wondered (still are) for a while whether it is early menopause. I have had several gout attacks while taking irbesartan."

5 / 10

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cathy
Taken for 10 years or more
January 4, 2019

Avapro (irbesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been on Avapro for nearly 20 years with no side effects. I started 150mg then increased as I got older to 300mg I have now been diagnosed with paroxmal AF. I am still on the Avapro 300mg and sotolol 80mg for AF. I have recently had Amulet occlusion device put in my heart to prevent stroke as I am not suitable for anti-coagulant medication. Hope the Avapro will continue to work for me !!"

8 / 10

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2jane
March 2, 2009

Avapro (irbesartan) for High Blood Pressure "ALERT!!!! I could not be awakened from a deep sleep the second time I took this drug. I realized later, I almost went into a coma! I slept for 13.5 hours, and a friend had to wake me up,pour coffee down me and make me started walking. I did not even hear my dog trying to get me up. It took over 48 hours to recover. I threw all of the samples out!"

1 / 10

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Pat
Taken for 2 to 5 years
April 27, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on irbesartan 150 mg for 2.5 years and the side effects have been terrible. I have been experiencing nausea, headaches, heart palpitations, nervousness, and shortness of breath. At first, I thought my body would ultimately adjust to the drug but some of the symptoms did decrease but were still present. The pressure was not controlled and my readings were still high. After reading these reviews I feel much better knowing I am not alone and I am not crazy. I would explain my symptoms to my doctor and he would act like it's just in my mind and I should try relaxing methods. I am coming off this drug as I can't be feeling this sick all the time, that's ridiculous."

2 / 10

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almost
August 29, 2009

Avapro (irbesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been on Avapro for about 6 months. My blood pressure is better however, I am extremely tired. I have tried taking the medicine (300 mg daily) every other day. I am going to try 150 mg and see if I tolerate it better. I do not want to try another new medicine."

7 / 10

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Ccano
Taken for 5 to 10 years
March 12, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "A major study, in Spain, shows that taking blood pressure medication at night could lower the risk of heart disease and strokes. It has been generally assumed that taking the pills in the morning is better as blood pressure is higher during the day. The trial of 19,000 people found that those who took it at night had lower blood pressure during the day. But consult your doctor/cardiologist as always. Source: 'Positive Pressure' the magazine of Blood Pressure UK. Issue 46, Winter 2019."

7 / 10

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balde...
May 26, 2009

Avapro (irbesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Avaparo 300/day for 8 years and it has consistently controlled my blood pressure within acceptable ranges with minimal side effects. Some light-headedness after taking first thing in the morning. Overall I rate it great."

9 / 10

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rossa...
April 16, 2009

Avapro (irbesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I started taking samples of 150mg Avapro and have been using for 4 weeks now. With medication my blood pressure runs 135/78 which is okay for 72 year old. I am now having knee and one hip pain and have noticed I am much more tired than usual. I am going to try some relaxation, slow breathing exercises and will see if I can come off the Avapro. "

5 / 10

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Sansan
Taken for 1 to 6 months
February 25, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on ibesartan for 3 months, I have terrible numbness in hands, red cheeks, my is walking impaired, low back pain and pain in right shoulder. Sharp pains at times my bp will go from resting 98/68 to 155/85 in moments. Nothing controls my bp I am tempted to try herbs"

3 / 10

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Douglas...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
July 5, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Irbesartan now for 3 years I am currently on 150/ day but since July 1st 2017 my blood pressure readings have been for eg. 157/100 , 149/100 , 149/97 so does any buddy think I should be on maybe 2 pills per day ? I have not changed any thing in my diet I am. It over weight have not been drinking & do not eat salt and I absolutely have never smoked in my life but I am 54 any ideas out there that could keep my blood pressure lower until Friday at 3:30 when I go to my doctors appointment ? This is rediculously high readings as I I do not want kidney damage or any other issues that Re caused by high blood pressure"

5 / 10

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Pauline...
January 27, 2008

Avapro (irbesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I am taking 75 mg Avapro. Each time I take it I sweat perfusely, sometime light headed and break out into rashes on my hand, leg, back any my vagina.Overall the medication works to keep my blood pressure in check. Its 138/75. "

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Elaine
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 25, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "So far irbesartan seems to be doing a good job lowering my blood pressure, especially if my stress levels are low. The only thing I question is if it is making me wake up most mornings with tingling or slightly numb hands or fingers. Pins and needles feelings. As soon as I wake up (in the middle of the night or in the morning), that feeling is only momentary, then quickly goes away and is not present during the daytime or evening. My doctor says this hand/finger tingling is not related to irbesartan, but it started soon after beginning treatment with it. The frequency leads me to think it's not just sleeping the wrong way. I even saw "tingling fingers/hands" in a side effect list for this medication. It wouldn't be a no-go for me, but I just wish I knew if the morning hand tingling was or wasn't related to this medication."

8 / 10

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Kendra...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
September 24, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "My daily dosage is Irbesartan HCT 300/25. Although this dosage is available internationally it is not offered in the US in a single dosage. The inconvenience of having to take 2 pills daily vs. 1 is problematic. If the dosage is manufactured why is it not available in the US? There also never seems to be a consistent manufacturer so pill size/shape is always changing. Lastly, the pills are often uncoated and leave a nasty taste in your mouth."

3 / 10

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Karokat
January 24, 2011

Avapro (irbesartan) for Diabetic Kidney Disease "I've been taking Avapro to prevent diabetic kidney disease, as I only have half of one kidney left after two bouts of kidney cancer. So far, so good. The Avapro has lowered my blood pressure also - sometimes goes a little too low, which is when I feel tired. Other than that I have no noticeable side effects. However, my doctor will have to find some other medication to protect my remaining partial kidney because my insurance company won't pay for Avapro anymore - even though my doctor says nothing else works as well. "

9 / 10

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DJRC
March 30, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "ARB's seem to be what I need and in the search for an affordable drug (no insurance) Ibersartan hit the jackpot. I take 150mg twice a day and my blood pressure is that of an 18 year old and I have not noticed any side effects that others mention. Great med and does a real good job. Glad I found a blood pressure med that I can take 2 pills a day instead of 6 or 8 with other classes of BP drugs."

9 / 10

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Anonymous
August 16, 2009

Avapro (irbesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I've quit using Avapro after three days. I am someone who has had chemo, but the side effects of Avapro were worse: Slept almost all day, no appetite, night and sometimes day sweats, nausea, difficulty urinating."

1 / 10

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Aquadur
January 25, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I've been on Avapro 300mg for only 13 days, and am having severe heart palpitations, to the point where I had to go to the hospital. I'm a power walker/jogger and I'm used to resting heart rates of 60-67. Now I'm getting resting heart rates of 90-100. The anxiety is so bad that I have to take sedatives just to get my pulse down to to acceptable levels, like 80. Having a pulse of 104 is very difficult and dangerous. I look forward to 9:00PM when I take my Tiazac, which thankfully lowers my heart beat. Tomorrow, I'm going on Vasotec (Enalapril). If this also causes me heart palpitations, then I will be definitely be going to the hospital for more heart checks. In October I passed all the heart tests: ECG, Echocardiogram, stress, mibi."

3 / 10

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Anon
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
July 18, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I’ve been taking Irbesartan 150 mg for 9 months and my blood pressure has been stable at 128/80. Thing is 4 months ago my local CVS changed supplier and now it’s JUBILANT Generics, Roorkee India plant. Since then I had allergy symptoms of congestion, sneezing, coughing. Had comprehensive blood panel done for over 100 known allergens and it all came back negative. Got 2 air purifiers, washed walls with wet swiffer and swapped out scented soaps for unscented. No change. So my simplistic analysis is that it’s impurities or different formulation of Irbesartan done by a different manufacturer that is causing my symptoms. Yesterday I stopped taking the medication and extreme congestion and sinus side effects have all but disappeared. May continue this experiment for 10 days."

4 / 10

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Happy...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
August 23, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on this irbesartan medication for a month now for HBP. So far I have random red rashes that are appearing over body. And last week I blacked out in a public place needing an ambulance. Not sure if med but would like to go off med to find out but I have high bp so don’t know if this is wise? Having follow up checks, but I am really wondering if it is related to this medication."

4 / 10

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emmat...
Taken for less than 1 month
September 22, 2017

Avapro (irbesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I just started on 150 mg. Avapro last week - Sept. 14, 2017. I can no longer drink coffee all day & night. I get a false angina pain, pinching. I was on Clonidine which liked but my hair started falling out in large handfuls. Eek! Also, about 30 minutes into Clonidine I had to take a nap. So far, this one is better but my coffee intake is going down to 2 cups and only in the mornings now. I'm a little dizzy for a couple of hours after I take Avapro but Clonidine was much worse, actually. I will see how it goes..."

5 / 10

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