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Starting BP was 180/110 at times. Was started on metoprolol which was still giving me readings up around 160/100. I was switched to Irbesartan a few months ago and it's been very effective on its own. I get readings around 110/68 and have had no side effects. I am currently on the highest dosage but my readings are low enough, I'll be starting to cut it in half.

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upset stomach, bad taste in mouth, cough. the bad taste stays most of the time

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Cheryl | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/8/2024
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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I started taking 75 mg of irbesartan, it didn’t do anything for my blood pressure, especially after an hour of exercising. So my doctor increased it to 150 mg.. started gaining weight. My doctor says it’s all in my head been getting severe headaches that make my head throb still doesn’t lower my blood pressure. I find myself only taken it right before I go to my cancer treatment so my blood pressure isn’t so high. I don’t recommend it there’s too many side effects with this. This is making my kidney levels bad. Just like every other blood pressure medicine.Read More Read Less

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Intrepid | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/19/2024
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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May cause Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs) often called "heart palpitations", especially with daily dosages above 150mg.

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JB | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/11/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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Previously on Losartan 50mg twice daily for high blood pressure. It did not keep my BP within normal limits. My dr. switched me to Irbesartan 300mg daily, which keeps my BP controlled. I have been on it for less than 1 month. So far so good. I may be shedding hair a little more than usual. No other side effects noted.

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Livia | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/13/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Severe muscle pain in my left arm about 30 minutes after I take it. Lasts for hours. We have lowered the dosage to see if that would help. I’m just switching bp meds altogether. I need my rest and this arm pain is ridiculous.

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Harry L. | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/24/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Dr started me with highest dose. After 60 days started feeling dizzy and weak from both legs. Was getting muscle soreness on my left arm running from neck to wrist. Stopped taking meds all side effects disappeared. Attempted again with half pill and the muscle soreness returned. Will try homeopathic remedies.

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Teresa | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/3/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I was on iberstartan 75 mg . Then the doctor Raised it to 150 mg for the last 6 months as my blood pressure went high .my eyesight started going blurred . My right leg for months was aching and the last month muscles in my lower back and legs were aching came off 4 days ago and eyesight better and no pain

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Teresa | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/1/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I have been on 75 mg and had no side effect till my blood pressure went high and I was put on 150 mg - all my muscles in my back and legs hurt couldn’t walk .

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Hukson | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/5/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.3
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HAIRLOSSS

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cathy | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/8/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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i was put on ibersartan when valsartan was recalled. shortly thereafter I developed severe heartburn and hair loss. I didnâ??t realize Ibersartan was causing it but after recently switching to another blood pressure med the heartburn and hair loss stopped.

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Minnie | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/27/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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This medication is not good for me because it makes me dizzy, headaches, tired and wants to sleep, it doesn’t ?lower my blood pressure. I keep waiting for improvement, but none after taking it for 10 days the pressure is still 158/95. I going to see doctor again in 10 days if no charge I will be asking for another medication.

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Dlow | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/21/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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Severe itching with this medicine

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SherryS. | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/1/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Started taking this medication about the time of the recall. It works better than any other BP medications I have taken so I opted to continue taking it. No side effects and BP around 120/70 consistently.

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jsurp | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/30/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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I have taken the highest dose of this drug and it has had zero effect on my blood pressure.

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abcmom | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/4/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Starting BP was 180/110 at times. Was started on metoprolol which was still giving me readings up around 160/100. I was switched to Irbesartan a few months ago and it's been very effective on its own. I get readings around 110/68 and have had no side effects. I am currently on the highest dosage but my readings are low enough, I'll be starting to cut it in half.

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jb | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/17/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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im taking metrprolol with ibasartan so I need to check with my dr about interactions

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Annie | 65-74 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/22/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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seemed to have less side effects from others Ive tried,yet still needed to up the dose. Now on top dose not only have my muscles started to ache, I have itchy eyes, sore gums and my hair has started to fall out. Im off to Docs this wk and off these tabs forever.

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barb | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/22/2016
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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upset stomach, bad taste in mouth, cough. the bad taste stays most of the time

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SARA | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/10/2016
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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FOR THE FIRST TWO WEEKS IT LOOKED OK, BUT AFTER THAT MY MUSCLES BECAME WEAK AND PAINFUL, I WALK FEELING PAIN IN MY LEGS AND HAVE NO ENERGY. WILL GO TO THE DOCTOR TO CHANGE THIS MED.

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LB | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/22/2016
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Within one month of starting irbesartan, my hair started falling out and continued to do so until I stopped taking it and went back to my brand name drug. Upon stopping irbesartan, my hair grew back in.

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susangg | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/4/2016
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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I was taking 150 mg and it was increased by 75 mg to 225 and I think my hair is falling out! Anyone else have such a problem!!!

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