Irbesartan and Pain: What Users Say

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

Irbesartan 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."

• Too...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 16, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Irbesartan is ok for my blood pressure, however, it has a lot of side effects. I have tinnitus, muscle and bone aches, headaches, sinus problems, indigestion, ankle swelling, foot pain, blurred vision, head chills, muscle spasms, leg swelling, and pain, and more. I've been on this medication for 20 years, it's getting worse. Any suggestions on what to take next for blood pressure."

• Ms ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2019

Irbesartan for High Blood Pressure "I started taking this drug, Avapro, because the losartan I had been taking was being recalled by the FDA. I took 300 mg once a day. I had been taking it for about 12 days before I began to show an allergic reaction to it. At first, there was a small blister on my ankle, but by the third day, this blister was spreading over my ankle and was hot and itchy. I immediately went to my PCP thinking it might be shingles. Since my PCP was not sure it wasn't shingles, that's what I was treated for. However, after a week of taking the prescribed drugs, I had gotten much worse. The rash was now moving up my legs and over my buttocks, and it was so painful it was intolerable at times. To make a very long story short, I ended up in the ER twice and finally was able to find relief after one of the top dermatologists in the area was able to identify, through a biopsy, that Avapro was the culprit since it was the only thing that had changed in my routine before the rash started."

• Tig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 25, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Horrible medication! Started out with a couple of hives and pain in the left upper shoulder. Turned to flu-like symptoms. Fever, chills so bad that my teeth were chattering and I had to wear a coat indoors! Then, to add insult to injury, burning prickling pain in lower legs so bad it drove me crazy! Hurt so bad! Now the hives are widespread, neck and shoulders ache along with basically my entire body feeling like it’s shutting down, but the stinging pain in my legs lets me know real fast that’s not happening! OUCH! I stopped taking it! Hopefully, I can get some resolution because my B/P is out of whack just like this medicine is! Never again!"

• She...
• November 3, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I am a 44-year-old female with inherited HBP. Due to having gout, they put me on this in February 2017 and had just a tad of dizziness until August when they changed manufacturers. The correlation didn't happen until last night, unfortunately, so I have been dealing with this since late August. My old knee (ACL) injury swelled up to the point where I struggle to bend or straighten it completely, my hips ache, hamstrings feel tight, muscles in my armpits feel like I weight-lifted all day, shoulder joints ache so bad - I feel like I have the flu! It seems to be worse at night, and I wake up whenever I move - taking Advil, which helps a bit. Also experiencing some depression (due to the constant pain and effect on my life in general)."

• ros...
• April 16, 2009

Irbesartan 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."

• ros...
• April 16, 2009

Irbesartan 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."

• Tur...
• June 21, 2014

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

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

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