Irbesartan (Avapro) Pros and Cons
- Irbesartan can help to lower blood pressure and reduce your cardiovascular risk of heart attack and stroke.
- Most people only need to take irbesartan once a day.
- Irbesartan is less likely to cause cough compared to ACE inhibitors.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- Irbesartan is not safe to use during pregnancy or breast-feeding.
- It can raise serum potassium levels. You may need to have regular blood tests to monitor blood potassium levels.
- You need to have blood tests to monitor renal function periodically while on irbesartan.
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