Avapro vs Diovan
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| Irbesartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and to help protect the kidneys from damage due to diabetes. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Irbesartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. | Valsartan is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) and heart failure. It is also used to improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Valsartan belongs to a class of drugs called angiotensin receptor blockers. It works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. | |||
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| Add Avapro review | Add Diovan review I have had alot of headaches, and itchy skin with lots of bumps on my arms. Really drying out my skin. Two years of severe dry eyes & wonder if this could be a side effect of valsartan w/HCTZ One year on med great.know the side effects are tough dizzy,sun burn very easy never had that problem .cramps in legs.getting of this med I have been on this medicine for 5 years and have never had a problem. Keeps my blood pressure down. not w orking | |||
