Avapro and Tiredness: What Users Say

• ren...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 18, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on Avapro for 5 years. At first, it didn't control blood pressure. Then the doctor increased the dosage to 300mg. I have noticed over the years depleted potassium readings. My side effects are: I urinate often, I am now having pain in my hands, constant tiredness, overall lack of energy, and lack of interest in things. I am also feeling depressed and irritable. I am going back to my doctor to have me taken off this drug. I feel like the side effects are increasing with more drugs in your body for longer periods of time of taking it."

• Jel...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• March 4, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I am 63 years old, and inherited high blood pressure from my mother. I have been taking Avapro for about 15 years. Initially, it was 150mg, but recently, as 2 years I have been on 300 mg. Initially, after the increased dose, I had such back muscle/bone pain, it felt as if an elephant had sat on me. My doctor changed my medication to a beta-blocker, but that did nothing to bring my blood pressure down. What annoys me after reading everyone's feedback is I have been struggling with exhaustion for years, muscle pain, lightheadedness when standing, fainting even landing up fainting at work, with the ambulance being called. Not the doctor, nor the hospital mentioned the side effects of this medication."

• Sca...
• June 13, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "I have taken Avapro 300mg for over seven years for BP 140/98. Since I began my annual physical exams consistently show BP 170/110. Like many other reviews, I initially found that Avapro 300mg, taken first thing in the morning, made me feel very tired and sleepy. As a policeman, I considered it dangerous to be on the job in this condition. The solution was to take it at night, just before bedtime, when I want to be sleepy. By morning, I wake up feeling great. By the end of my stressful day, I think my BP may be a little higher (understandably), but by then I am home to relax. I have, at times, within an hour of taking the dose, had 'blind staggers' after I stand up quickly or dozed off without realizing I had, but no other side effects."

• 2bl...
• May 6, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Avapro for more years than I care to remember. It did not do the trick in lowering my blood pressure alone, so a diuretic was added to the mix. I get so tired I can hardly stand to stay awake. I am so lazy, I don't feel like doing anything, and I don't even care. I started researching and found this site, perhaps this tiredness is from Avapro. I will talk to my doctor."

• 2bl...
• May 6, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Avapro for more years than I care to remember. It did not do the trick in lowering my blood pressure alone, so a diuretic was added to the mix. I get so tired I can hardly stand to stay awake. I am so lazy, I don't feel like doing anything, and I don't even care. I started researching and found this site, perhaps this tiredness is from Avapro. I will talk to my doctor."

• hus...
• January 2, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Avapro for at least 2 years and I'm noticing muscle weakness, tiredness, dizziness, and an overall feeling of laziness. It seemed so subtle that it just kind of happened, and I believe it is the Avapro. I also get swelling of joints, wrists, knees, and ankles. Also, several cases of painful gout. My blood pressure is about 135/85. I'm going to go off Avapro for a week and see if all these painful symptoms go away. I only take 75mg a day. I would never recommend this medicine. I play tennis 2 times a week but the pain seems to be too much."

• jud...
• December 12, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "After 1.5 years of taking 150 mg of Avapro to control my blood pressure, I realized that what started out as fatigue developed into my becoming almost non-functional shortly after taking it... feeling totally exhausted, sleepy, and poor balance issues. Didn't control pressure well either."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 12, 2012

For High Blood Pressure "I am a 33-year-old who has experienced high blood pressure ever since starting work after graduating from University. I also have a Thyroid condition and always just assumed this was the entire cause of my tingling in the hands & feet and constant issues with tiredness. The tingling sensation predates the Avapro, but the ongoing issue with tiredness could also be attributed to the Avapro. I have been on Avapro for the last ten years. I am off Avapro now as my blood pressure is now normal."

• Anonymous
• November 30, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Avapro for 5 years and I don't like it so am looking for another drug. My GP thinks if the side effects are bearable, don't change anything. I don't like the dizziness, cold feet, dry throat, and tiredness it produces. It has also depleted my potassium levels and I wonder if the arrhythmias I have been having are related to prolonged use."

• Ear...
• December 23, 2007

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking 150mg Avapro for 3 months, and the doctor is raising the dosage to 300mg. Since starting this medication, I do experience more than usual tiredness and muscle ache, especially in the neck and shoulders. It has lowered my blood pressure, sometimes too low in the 80/45 range."

• Ton...
• March 9, 2010

For High Blood Pressure "I've been taking 150mg samples for almost 2 weeks. The medication (Avapro) increased my tiredness levels, which are quite high with fibromyalgia and Sjogren's day-to-day. Normal anxiety is heightened as well and is almost unbearable in its severity. I am experiencing no lessening in my blood pressure readings. I plan to discuss this medication with my PCP during my scheduled follow-up visit. It's quite expensive too."

• Ric...
• March 4, 2008

For High Blood Pressure "I initially used 150mg a day with no actual results in lowering BP. Doctor recommended a combination with Felodipine 5mg and Metoprolol 50mg, and the combination produced results in lowering my BP to 115/75 on average. Side effects are tingling in the palm of my hands and excessive tiredness. I will test discontinuing irbesartan, which produces the unwanted side effects."

• alm...
• August 29, 2009

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."

• ros...
• April 16, 2009

For High Blood Pressure "I started taking samples of 150 mg Avapro and have been using it for 4 weeks now. With the medication, my blood pressure runs 135/78, which is okay for a 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."

• Kar...
• January 24, 2011

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."

• Jan...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• September 20, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I have taken Avapro for years, and lately, my BP is over the top, so put on zircol. All this has been too much. I feel a new change is needed, as I have tiredness, sore muscles, bones, in fact, whole body. They say exercise, how, when you are so tired? When the pump goes to 230, I know I am in trouble. Thank you for your review."

• Tur...
• June 21, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "Feeling tired, dizzy, disoriented, off-balance, leg pain, feeling in a fog, headaches."