Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health. Error Email field is required. Error Include a valid email address.
To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information and to understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your e-mail and website usage information with other information we have about you. If we combine this information with your PHI, we will treat all of that information as PHI, and will only use or disclose that information as set forth in our notice of privacy practices.
You may opt-out of e-mail communications at any time by clicking on the Unsubscribe link in the e-mail. Our Housecall e-newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest health information.
All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes. Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below. If you begin to feel dizzy, lie down so that you don't faint, then sit until you feel better. Do not drive or use tools or machines if you feel dizzy, have muscle cramps or muscle pain, or if you just feel a bit shaky.
Do not drink too much alcohol. Ask your pharmacist to recommend a painkiller. Headaches should usually go away after the first week of taking irbesartan.
Talk to your doctor if they last longer than a week or are severe. It may also help if you don't eat rich or spicy food. If you're being sick, try small, frequent sips. Speak to a pharmacist if you have signs of dehydration , such as peeing less than usual or having dark, strong-smelling pee. You may need a blood test to check what might be causing it.
Irbesartan and breastfeeding Small amounts of irbesartan may get into breast milk. Non-urgent advice: Tell your doctor if you're:. Some medicines interfere with the way irbesartan works. Tell your doctor if you're taking: other medicines to help lower your blood pressure, including aliskiren, enalapril, captopril, lisinopril or ramipril painkillers such as ibuprofen , naproxen , diclofenac , celecoxib or etoricoxib aspirin if you're taking more than 3g a day potassium supplements or salt substitutes which contain potassium heparin a medicine for thinning the blood medicines which make you pee more diuretics lithium a medicine for mental health problems spironolactone a medicine to treat heart failure Mixing irbesartan with herbal remedies or supplements There's very little information about taking herbal remedies and supplements with irbesartan.
Important: Medicine safety Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. How does irbesartan work? How long does irbesartan take to work? How long will I take it for? Is it safe to take for a long time? What will happen if I stop taking it? Talk to your doctor if you want to stop taking irbesartan. Can I come off irbesartan now my blood pressure is lower?
Can taking sartans increase the risk of getting cancer? Can I drink alcohol with irbesartan? Is there any food or drink I should avoid? Are there similar medicines to irbesartan?
There are also lots of other types of blood pressure-lowering medicines such as: calcium-channel blockers - for example amlodipine angiotensin converting enzyme ACE inhibitors - for example ramipril beta blockers - for example bisoprolol tablets which make you pee more diuretics - for example bendroflumethiazide The blood pressure-lowering medicine you're prescribed depends on your age and ethnicity: if you're under 55 - you'll usually be offered an ACE inhibitor or an angiotensin receptor blocker if you're aged 55 or older, or you're any age and of African Caribbean or black African origin - you'll usually be offered a calcium channel blocker Many people need to take a combination of different blood pressure-lowering medicines.
What are the differences between irbesartan and other medicines for high blood pressure? Can I take irbesartan before surgery? Can I take irbesartan for migraines? There's some evidence that irbesartan might help prevent migraines. Can I take irbesartan to protect myself against Alzheimer's disease? Is irbesartan addictive? No, there's no evidence that irbesartan is addictive. Will it affect my sex life? Irbesartan won't affect your sex life.
Will it affect my fertility? Will it affect my contraception? Irbesartan won't affect any type of contraception. Can I drive or ride a bike? Can lifestyle changes help?
Quit smoking - smoking increases your heart rate and blood pressure. Quitting smoking brings down your blood pressure and relieves heart failure symptoms. Try to avoid secondhand smoke. Cut down on alcohol - drinking too much alcohol raises blood pressure over time and also makes heart failure worse. Men and women shouldn't drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week.
A standard glass of wine ml is 2 units. A pint of lager or beer is usually 2 to 3 units of alcohol. Exercise - regular exercise lowers blood pressure by keeping your heart and blood vessels in good condition.
It doesn't need to be too energetic - walking every day will help. Ibuprofen is predicted to increase the risk of toxicity when given with methotrexate. Ibuprofen increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when given with methylprednisolone. Both ibuprofen and metolazone can increase the risk of hyponatraemia.
Ibuprofen increases the risk of acute renal failure when given with metolazone. Ibuprofen high-dose is predicted to decrease the efficacy of mifamurtide. Manufacturer advises avoid. Ibuprofen increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when given with mometasone.
Ibuprofen potentially increases the risk of seizures when given with moxifloxacin. Both ibuprofen and neomycin can increase the risk of nephrotoxicity. Nicorandil is predicted to increase the risk of gastrointestinal perforation when given with ibuprofen. Nicotinic acid. Nicotinic acid causes bleeding, as can ibuprofen ; concurrent use might increase the risk of developing this effect.
Both ibuprofen and nintedanib can increase the risk of bleeding. Both ibuprofen and nortriptyline can increase the risk of hyponatraemia. Ibuprofen potentially increases the risk of seizures when given with ofloxacin. Both ibuprofen and olmesartan can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia hyperkalaemia is particularly notable when ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists are given with spironolactone or eplerenone.
Omegaacid ethyl esters. Both ibuprofen and omegaacid ethyl esters can increase the risk of bleeding. Both ibuprofen and oxaliplatin can increase the risk of nephrotoxicity. Both ibuprofen and paroxetine can increase the risk of hyponatraemia. Both ibuprofen and paroxetine can increase the risk of bleeding.
Both ibuprofen and pazopanib can increase the risk of bleeding. Both ibuprofen and pemetrexed can increase the risk of nephrotoxicity. Ibuprofen is predicted to increase the exposure to pemetrexed. Both ibuprofen and penicillamine can increase the risk of nephrotoxicity.
Both ibuprofen and pentamidine can increase the risk of nephrotoxicity. Both ibuprofen and perindopril can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia hyperkalaemia is particularly notable when ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists are given with spironolactone or eplerenone. Phenindione causes bleeding, as can ibuprofen ; concurrent use might increase the risk of developing this effect. Polymyxin b. Both ibuprofen and polymyxin b can increase the risk of nephrotoxicity.
Both ibuprofen and ponatinib can increase the risk of bleeding. Potassium aminobenzoate. Both ibuprofen and potassium aminobenzoate can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia hyperkalaemia is particularly notable when ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists are given with spironolactone or eplerenone. Potassium canrenoate. Both ibuprofen and potassium canrenoate can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia hyperkalaemia is particularly notable when ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists are given with spironolactone or eplerenone.
Potassium chloride. Both ibuprofen and potassium chloride can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia hyperkalaemia is particularly notable when ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists are given with spironolactone or eplerenone. Both ibuprofen and prasugrel can increase the risk of bleeding. Ibuprofen increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding when given with prednisolone.
Both ibuprofen and quinapril can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia hyperkalaemia is particularly notable when ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists are given with spironolactone or eplerenone. Both ibuprofen and ramipril can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia hyperkalaemia is particularly notable when ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists are given with spironolactone or eplerenone.
Both ibuprofen and regorafenib can increase the risk of bleeding. Rivaroxaban causes bleeding, as can ibuprofen ; concurrent use might increase the risk of developing this effect. Ibuprofen causes bleeding, as can ruxolitinib ; concurrent use might increase the risk of developing this effect. Both ibuprofen and sertraline can increase the risk of hyponatraemia.
Both ibuprofen and sertraline can increase the risk of bleeding. Sodium picosulfate. Both ibuprofen and sodium picosulfate can increase the risk of hyponatraemia. Both ibuprofen and sorafenib can increase the risk of bleeding. Both ibuprofen and spironolactone can increase the risk of hyponatraemia. Both ibuprofen and spironolactone can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia hyperkalaemia is particularly notable when ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists are given with spironolactone or eplerenone.
Streptokinase causes bleeding, as can ibuprofen ; concurrent use might increase the risk of developing this effect. Both ibuprofen and streptomycin can increase the risk of nephrotoxicity. Both ibuprofen and streptozocin can increase the risk of nephrotoxicity. Both ibuprofen and sunitinib can increase the risk of bleeding. Both ibuprofen and tacrolimus can increase the risk of nephrotoxicity. Both ibuprofen and tacrolimus can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia hyperkalaemia is particularly notable when ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists are given with spironolactone or eplerenone.
Both ibuprofen and telmisartan can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia hyperkalaemia is particularly notable when ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists are given with spironolactone or eplerenone.
Tenecteplase causes bleeding, as can ibuprofen ; concurrent use might increase the risk of developing this effect. Tenofovir disoproxil. Both ibuprofen and tenofovir disoproxil can increase the risk of nephrotoxicity. Both ibuprofen and ticagrelor can increase the risk of bleeding. Both ibuprofen and tinzaparin can increase the risk of hyperkalaemia hyperkalaemia is particularly notable when ACE inhibitors or angiotensin-II receptor antagonists are given with spironolactone or eplerenone.
Tinzaparin causes bleeding, as can ibuprofen ; concurrent use might increase the risk of developing this effect. It may also increase your risk for skin cancer, especially if you take it for a long time. Limit your time in the sun.
Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. This product may affect your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist. Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products.
Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness and change in the amount of urine kidney problems. This medication is not recommended for use during pregnancy due to the risk for harm to an unborn baby.
Consult your doctor for more details. See also Warning section. It is unknown if irbesartan passes into breast milk. Hydrochlorothiazide passes into breast milk, but is unlikely to harm a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions.
Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval. Some products have ingredients that could raise your blood pressure or worsen your heart failure. This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests including parathyroid function , possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call Otherwise, call a poison control center right away.
US residents can call their local poison control center at Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe dizziness, fainting. Lifestyle changes such as stress reduction programs, exercise, and dietary changes may increase the effectiveness of this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about lifestyle changes that might benefit you. Check your blood pressure regularly while taking this medication. Learn how to monitor your own blood pressure, and share the results with your doctor.
0コメント