What is Irbesartan?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: IrbesartanBrand:
Irbesartan is a antihypertensive agent used in the treatment of hypertension alone or in combination with other antihypertensives. Also used in the treatment of diabetic nephropathy in patients with noninsulin dependent diabetes and hypertension.
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How do members experience Irbesartan?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 78 | 23 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 43 | 12 | |
| General health | 8 | 2 | |
| Glomerulonephritis | 4 | 0 | |
| Fibrillary glomerulonephritis | 3 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Elevated potassium levels | 1 | |
| Headaches | 1 | |
| Lightheadedness | 1 | |
| Loss of energy | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 3 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 4 | |
| None | 32 |
Member evaluations
rotdog62
evaluated on Mar 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
hradec
evaluated on Sep 02, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
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cmu89
evaluated on Aug 08, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: Mild
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