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Avapro vs. Edarbi

Irbesartan (Avapro) is a medication that's used to treat high blood pressure; it's also used to treat diabetic kidney disease. It's a part of a drug class called angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARB). The dosage for irbesartan (Avapro) can differ if you've kidney problems or are taking diuretics ("water pills"). Common side effects include dizziness and tiredness. Irbesartan (Avapro) is available in both brand name (Avapro) and generic tablet.

• Treatment of high blood pressure
• Slow the worsening of kidney disease from diabetes

• Dizziness (up to 10%)
• Low blood pressure when going from sitting to standing position (5%)
• Feeling tired (4%)
• Diarrhea (3%)
• Heartburn (2%)

Please note: People who took irbesartan (Avapro) for high blood pressure were more likely to experience tiredness, diarrhea, and heartburn. People who took this medication for diabetic kidney disease were more likely to experience dizziness.

• Harm to unborn baby
• Low blood pressure
• Worsening kidney problems
• High levels of potassium

Edarbi (azilsartan) is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). It's used to treat high blood pressure in adults. Edarbi (azilsartan) is available as a tablet. The typical dose is 40 mg to 80 mg by mouth once per day. Side effects aren't common, but can include diarrhea, nausea, and fatigue. Edarbi (azilsartan) isn't known to cause weight gain.

• High blood pressure in adults

• Diarrhea (2%)

• Harm to unborn baby
• Low blood pressure
• Kidney damage
• High potassium levels