Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 4)

• steven
• 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 150mg 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 5, 2022

"I'm a 42 year old female. I was put on 300mg Irbesartan as a starting dose for high blood pressure. I have been taking just half this dose. I wanted to see if I could control my blood pressure on a lower dose first. I have noticed changes since using Irbesartan: 1. It has reduced my systolic blood pressure a great deal to a normal level. However my diastolic reading is still quite high. 2. My periods, which have always been extremely regular, have suddenly become very irregular. 3. I have started falling asleep all the time, anywhere. I have never slept during the day in my life, so to suddenly find myself falling asleep in all manner of places and at any time, even shortly after waking in the morning, is very concerning. 4. My ears keep popping which is odd and annoying. 5. I feel sad and wistful a lot, which is unlike me. 6. I have been feeling disconnected and numb. 7. I have experienced a total loss of libido."

• Off...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 7, 2021

"I took 75 mg to control spikes over 200 systolic. It did that. It also made me tired and mildly depressed. Then I started losing my ability to recall memories and experiences which gave me nightmares. It was so bad I felt my personality was going away. I finally quit and I started remembering things within two or three days. It made me emotional. My blood pressure is dangerously high but none of the other drugs are a good alternative. They denied the fact that a physical problem could cause this but my tests showed adrenal gland, kidney and liver problem as well as small blood vessels and a narrowed artery. Surely repairing this stuff is a better option for us patients that certain dental causes by drugs."

• Ozgear
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 28, 2023

Avapro (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."

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

Avapro (irbesartan) "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 reviewer."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 8, 2023

"Been on karvizide for 7 years and all my problems started pretty much straight away. I had a burning feeling in my hands and feet up my leg to knee and dizziness, anxiety, stomach cramps, and eyesight changing all the time. I would go to the hospital to be told nothing wrong and carry on taking it. Well, I'm over it after reading reviews on here. I'm going to my doctor to tell him I want to stop taking this medication."

• Desmond
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2021

"Irbesartan lowers the blood pressure pretty well but gives me heart palpitations along with body tremors and makes me tired. I also noticed my vision being blurry. I'm trying to give the medicine a chance but if the side effects don't go away soon I will not be taking this medicine any longer."

• Helen
• November 9, 2022

"Was on 300mg irbesartan and then went up to 150mg. Side effects are still terrible. I thought it was just old age but after reading these reviews I realise it’s the medication. Time to get off and live as well as I can with no meds."

• Marlene...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 2, 2023

"My family has a history of strokes and hypertension, usually starting at the age of 35. 35 came around and BAM! I have high blood pressure. I ended up in the ED with hypertensive crisis... I was put on this medication starting at 150mg daily, which didn't make a dent. After a couple of weeks, I went back to my doctor who increased my dose to 300mg and included a water pill. This combo was the ticket, my blood pressure is now in the normal range. The only side effect I had was weight gain. I started at 5 feet 7 inches 145 pounds and have gained 20 pounds since starting this medication 3 years ago. I frequent the gym, eat right, and drink tons of water - the weight is mine to keep, but at least my heart is healthy!"

• tano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 4, 2022

"Hyperkalemia made me throw up, no appetite. Plus loins pain back pain, taste aversion . I had to stop taking irbesartan for several days and taking diuretic to expel potassium . And cut the dose . My apnea is much batter after diuretic."

• Monke...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 15, 2023

"Taking this medication as the combination ibesartin + hydrochlorothiazide. After graduating from 150mg to 300mg dosage I find this medication does no longer controls my BP. Side effects are fatigue, stomach pain and nausea. Unfortunately I can't take calcium channel blockers as an alternative because of the painful side effects of oedema."

• Jackr
• March 8, 2023

"I’ve been taking 150mg Irbesartan with 12.5mg chlorthalidone for about 2 months now. My blood pressure is just not as well controlled with the Irbesartan as it was with the 20mg lisinopril which I was taking previously. I have an appointment with my doctor in a couple of days to switch back to the lisinopril."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 20, 2022

"Have been on irbesartan for 18 months. Was fine at first but now hair is falling out, leg cramps at night, urination at 2 am, scalp sores, heartburn, and diarrhea so bad that it caused bleeding hemmorhoids that ruptured. Even if irbesartan is effective in lowering blood pressure these side effects are so stressful that it just cranks it back up anyway. Also heard that after 5 years HCZ damages kidneys and can cause type II diabetes. I'm going to try daily beet juice and hibiscus tea and see of that helps as much as the studies claim."

• SWN
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2024

"I have been on Irbesartan for only two weeks, but have noticed a very pleasant change in stress level, and BP is under control as I have been doing 4 readings per day (for baseline and comparative) in order to see how it is working. This is an early review, but very positive so far from me. I will update after another 4-6 weeks, after my follow up with cardiologist. By the way, I am 59, have felt 'fight or flight' stress for the last 2-3 years. I have never had high BP (that I am aware of) but have also had symptoms of sleep apnea which can trigger A-Fib and Hypertension. More to come..."

• Turbo...
• June 21, 2014

Avapro (irbesartan) "Feeling tired, dizzy, disoriented, off balance, leg pain, feel in a fog, headaches."

• jane
• May 19, 2014

Avapro (irbesartan) "Extremely tired and sleepy all the time. Low energy. Even after sleep still tired."

• Med...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2014

"Controls blood pressure great, but having side effects like, constipation, gout, leg cramps, sleepiness, and general fatigue."

• Too...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 23, 2017

"I stopped taking irbesartan after 6 months due to muscle and joint pain. I stopped the meds 2 weeks ago and the pain is 90% gone. Why is this not listed in the pharmaceutical insert?"

• Anonymous
• August 15, 2011

Avapro (irbesartan) "Controlled blood pressure just fine. But the dizziness upon getting up was pretty bad. Had to urinate many times a day and during the night as well. "

• Boocu...
• March 2, 2015

"300 mg a day kept my blood pressure down but gave me terrible acid reflux. I'd rather have the blood pressure thanks."

• JimBP
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 3, 2015

"My blood pressure was under control with Benicar 20mg with no side effects. Irbesartan 300mg is not coming close to the good blood pressure from Benicar."

• SmithCC
• May 25, 2010

Avapro (irbesartan) "This medicine gave me heartburn and stomach upset. I couldn't eat anything that didn't cause my stomach to be painful - let alone anything mildly spicy. My doctor had to change my medicine."

• Hbp
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2018

"Terrible drug caused bleeding. Every muscle twitched and hurt. Will not put this medication into my body again!"

• Font
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 1, 2017

"Because of recent stress my Dr. Prescribed Irbesartin. In 3 months my pressure is normal no other symptoms from taking this drug. I am 81 years old "

• bogda...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2014

Avapro (irbesartan) "It's good."