Irbesartan should be taken at the same time each day with a large glass of water. The tablets can be taken with or without food. Side Effects One of the main advantages of irebesartan is the low incidence of adverse effects, especially coughing, a common effect of ACE inhibitors which work on the same renin-angiotensin system. A doctor or pharmacist should be informed if any adverse affect is experienced while taking irbesartan. Precautions Be careful driving or operating machinery until you know how irbesartan affects you.
Alcohol can make dizziness or light-headedness worse is affected.
Irebesartan should be avoided in pregant and breast feeding women. Supportive Measures Lifestyle is a major factor contributing to hypertension and with some modifications is can help lower your blood pressure. For mor information on high blood pressure or irbesartan contact your pharmacist or doctor. This information is for educational purposes only. No liability will be taken for the accuracy of information supplied.