Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 3)

• Ric...
• March 4, 2008

Irbesartan "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."

• Pat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 27, 2023

"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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2017

"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 my 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 my eyes feel half closed."

• you...
• July 14, 2010

Irbesartan "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 longer working for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 27, 2016

"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 shakiness. Going to see Dr. and maybe switch to something else as this is wasting my money and doing nothing!"

• Mab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 11, 2021

"I was on a low dose of Avapro for 8 months. I developed muscle pain, joint stiffness, and a swollen lower left leg. I started to wean off some of my medications to see what the culprit was, but my BP went high. After an admission to the hospital, they commenced lisinopril and I felt great until the cough with severe choking episodes came on. So, not convinced that Avapro had caused the previous problem, the doctor recommenced it but at double the dose. I now have urinary frequency, swelling of the lower legs, episodes of tachycardia and irregular rhythm, low back pain, tendinitis in the right hip, sore hands, redness of the face, insomnia, numb fingers, sore muscles, and positional dizziness. BP is great, but this is only after 3 weeks of treatment. Time to try another drug group."

• 2ja...
• March 2, 2009

Irbesartan "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 start 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!"

• oly...
• October 18, 2011

"I started using Irbesartan about 2 years ago, after I developed severe side effects from Perindopril. My blood pressure is well controlled, and I thought the medicine was okay. About 2 months ago, I went on holiday and missed out on treatment for a month, 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, nightmares, severe hot flushes, and extreme weakness. At first, I thought it was malaria, but the tests were all negative. I took antimalarial medication just to be on the safe side. The symptoms have just intensified. I also wondered (still do) for a while whether it is early menopause. I have had several gout attacks while taking irbesartan."

• ros...
• April 16, 2009

Irbesartan "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."

• alm...
• August 29, 2009

Irbesartan "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."

• bal...
• May 26, 2009

Irbesartan "I have been taking Avapro 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 it first thing in the morning. Overall, I rate it great."

• Cca...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 12, 2020

"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."

• Pau...
• January 27, 2008

Irbesartan "I am taking 75 mg Avapro. Each time I take it, I sweat profusely, sometimes lightheaded and break out into rashes on my hand, leg, back, and my vagina. Overall, the medication works to keep my blood pressure in check. Its 138/75."

• Anonymous
• August 16, 2009

Irbesartan "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."

• Ela...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 25, 2020

"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."

• San...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 25, 2021

"I have been on irbesartan for 3 months. I have terrible numbness in my hands, red cheeks, my walking is impaired, low back pain, and pain in my 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."

• cat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 4, 2019

Irbesartan "I have been on Avapro for nearly 20 years with no side effects. I started 150 mg, then increased as I got older to 300 mg. I have now been diagnosed with paroxysmal AF. I am still on the Avapro 300 mg and Sotolol 80 mg for AF. I have recently had an Amulet occlusion device put in my heart to prevent a stroke, as I am not suitable for anticoagulant medication. Hope the Avapro will continue to work for me!"

• Dou...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 5, 2017

"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 example, 157/100, 149/100, 149/97. So does anybody think I should be on maybe 2 pills per day? I have not changed anything in my diet. I am overweight, have not been drinking, and 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 doctor's appointment? These readings are ridiculously high as I do not want kidney damage or any other issues that are caused by high blood pressure."

• DJR...
• March 30, 2017

"ARBs seem to be what I need, and in the search for an affordable drug (no insurance), Irbesartan hit the jackpot. I take 150 mg 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."

• ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 6, 2023

"This worked in 3 weeks to bring down BP from 160s/90s. Now it's 130/80. But the side effects are scary: loss of libido, weak erections, loss of appetite, tingling in feet, muscle twitches, neck pain, irritability, impatience, breathing problems within the first 3 hours of taking the 150 mg daily morning dose, loose bowels, anxiety, disturbed sleep, heart palpitations, and general feeling of dis-ease. Apart from these, I am happy with the BP-lowering effect, but I don't want to continue with these side effects, so I'll be asking my GP for an alternative in the coming days."

• Aqu...
• January 25, 2017

"I've been on Avapro 300 mg 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 acceptable levels, like 80. Having a pulse of 104 is very difficult and dangerous. I look forward to 9:00 PM when I take my Tiazac, which thankfully lowers my heartbeat. Tomorrow, I'm going on Vasotec (Enalapril). If this also causes me heart palpitations, then I will definitely be going to the hospital for more heart checks. In October, I passed all the heart tests: ECG, echocardiogram, stress, MIBI."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• July 18, 2021

"I’ve been taking Irbesartan 150 mg for 9 months, and my blood pressure has been stable at 128/80. The thing is, 4 months ago my local CVS changed suppliers, and now it’s JUBILANT Generics, Roorkee India plant. Since then, I had allergy symptoms of congestion, sneezing, and coughing. Had a comprehensive blood panel done for over 100 known allergens, and it all came back negative. Got 2 air purifiers, washed walls with a wet Swiffer, and swapped out scented soaps for unscented. No change. So my simplistic analysis is that it’s impurities or a 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."

• Ken...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 24, 2019

"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."

• Ozg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2023

Irbesartan "Started taking Irbesartan (Avapro) from Lisinopril 8 days ago. The side effects are brutal, horrendous pain at the base of my skull and neck area, very intense headache, dizziness and disorientation, late-night fever 2 hours after taking medication. These are the most concerning side effects. Starting back on 30mg Lisinopril tonight."

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 28, 2018

"I started taking Irbesartan after learning of the increased incidence of gastrointestinal problems using Olmesartan. Unfortunately, like Losartan, Irbesartan did not control my BP well. It too rose to 220/100 taking 300 mg Irbesartan and 0.3 mg clonidine and 60 mg Imdur daily. I was taking Losartan at the maximum dose of 100 mg with clonidine and Imdur daily, it no longer was controlling my BP. It got up to 200/100. I switched to Olmesartan 40 mg daily, and within a day my BP dropped to 160/85, next day 140/80, then down to 119/64, and lowered the dose to 20 mg with 1 clonidine and 1 Imdur. I switched to Irbesartan to avoid GI problems. But I guess I'll have to take my chances with Olmesartan as it seems that's the only one that works."