What is tablet irbesartan used for?
Brand name: Aprovel. Find out how irbesartan treats high blood pressure (hypertension) and helps to prevent the risk of strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems.
Why is irbesartan taken at night?
Take irbesartan tablets once a day. Your doctor may suggest that you take your first dose before bedtime, because it can make you dizzy. After the very first dose, you can take irbesartan at any time of day. Try to take it at the same time every day.
What foods should you avoid while taking irbesartan?
Potential Negative Interaction Potassium supplements, potassium-containing salt substitutes (No Salt, Morton Salt Substitute, and others), and even high-potassium foods (including Noni juice) should be avoided by those taking irbesartan, unless directed otherwise by their doctor.
What’s the side effects of irbesartan?
Side effects of irbesartan
- Feeling dizzy. If irbesartan makes you feel dizzy when you stand up, try getting up very slowly or stay sitting down until you feel better.
- Headaches. Make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids.
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Being sick (vomiting)
- Diarrhoea.
- Pain in your joints or muscles.
Can I take vitamins with irbesartan?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between irbesartan and Vitamin D3. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Is irbesartan safe for kidneys?
Using irbesartan can worsen your kidney function. For people at risk of low blood pressure: If you take a diuretic or are on dialysis, taking irbesartan may cause very low blood pressure.
What are side effects of irbesartan?
Common side effects
- Feeling dizzy. If irbesartan makes you feel dizzy when you stand up, try getting up very slowly or stay sitting down until you feel better.
- Headaches. Make sure you rest and drink plenty of fluids.
- Feeling sick (nausea)
- Being sick (vomiting)
- Diarrhoea.
- Pain in your joints or muscles.
Is irbesartan good for the heart?
It works by blocking a substance in the body that causes blood vessels to tighten. As a result, irbesartan relaxes the blood vessels. This lowers blood pressure and increases the supply of blood and oxygen to the heart.
Can you take vitamin D with irbesartan?
What are the long term side effects of irbesartan?
Rare
- Blistering, crusting, irritation, itching, or reddening of the skin.
- bloated or full feeling.
- blurred or loss of vision.
- change in hearing.
- cracked, dry, scaly skin.
- decreased interest in sexual intercourse.
- depression.
- difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)