This second section of our medication database entry focuses on potential side effects, withdrawal or discontinuation effects, and additional information, while part one covers basic drug characteristics, uses and benefits.
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What are the possible side effects of irbesartan?
- If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking irbesartan and call your doctor immediately or seek emergency medical treatment:
- an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives); or
- little or no urine.
- Other side effects are less serious. Continue to take irbesartan and talk to your doctor if you experience
- diarrhea or upset stomach;
- swelling;
- muscle pain, cramps, or backache;
- dizziness;
- headache;
- insomnia; or
- congestion or cough (very unlikely).
- Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
What other drugs will affect irbesartan?
- Before taking irbesartan, tell your doctor if you
- take a potassium supplement such as K-Dur, Klor-Con, and others;
- take a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) such as amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone), or triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide); or
- use a salt substitute.
- Irbesartan can affect potassium levels in the body. You may not be able to take irbesartan, or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring if you are taking any of the medicines listed above.
- Tell your doctor about any other medicines you take for high blood pressure or other heart conditions. Irbesartan may cause very low blood pressure if it is taken with other heart medications.
- Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with irbesartan or affect your condition. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including herbal products.
Where can I get more information?
- Your pharmacist has additional information about irbesartan written for health professionals that you may read.
- Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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