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Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) is used for treating high blood pressure. Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) is a combination angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic. The angiotensin II receptor blocker works by relaxing the blood vessels. Exactly how the diuretic works to decrease blood pressure is unknown but it helps the kidneys to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body.

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Brand name: Avalide Generic name: Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) is used for: Treating high blood pressure. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) is a combination angiotensin II receptor blocker and diuretic. The angiotensin II receptor blocker works by relaxing the blood vessels. Exactly how the diuretic works to decrease blood pressure is unknown but it helps the kidneys to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body. Do NOT use Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) if: • you are allergic to any ingredient in Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) or to any other sulfonamide medicine (eg sulfamethoxazole) • you are pregnant • you have severe kidney problems or are unable to urinate • you are taking dofetilide or ketanserin Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you. Before using Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide): Some medical conditions may interact with Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide). Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions especially if any of the following apply to you: • if you are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding • if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine herbal preparation or dietary supplement • if you have allergies to medicines foods or other substances • if you have ever had a severe reaction (eg swelling of the hands face lips eyes throat or tongue; trouble swallowing or breathing; hoarseness) after taking any other angiotensin II receptor blocker or an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor (eg captopril) • if you are dehydrated; have low blood volume; have low blood sodium chloride potassium or magnesium levels; or have high blood calcium levels • if you have asthma; diabetes; gout; heart problems (eg congestive heart failure); liver gall bladder or kidney problems; high blood cholesterol or lipid levels; or systemic lupus erythematosus • if you have recently had nerve surgery Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide). Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines especially any of the following: • Dofetilide or ketanserin because the risk of irregular heartbeat may be increased • Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) barbiturates (eg phenobarbital) corticosteroids (eg prednisone) diuretics (eg furosemide) narcotic pain medicines (eg morphine) or other medicines for high blood pressure because they may increase the risk of Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide)'s side effects • Cholestyramine colestipol or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg ibuprofen) because they may decrease Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide)'s effectiveness • Diazoxide digoxin lithium nondepolarizing muscle relaxants (eg tubocurarine) potassium or potassium-sparing diuretics (eg spironolactone) because risk of their side effects and toxic effects may be increased by Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) • Diabetes medicine (eg glipizide metformin) insulin or pressor amines (eg norepinephrine) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start stop or change the dose of any medicine. How to use Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide): Use Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. • Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) may be taken with or without food. • Drinking extra fluids while you are taking Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) is recommended. Check with your doctor for instructions. • Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep try to take your dose before 6 pm. • If you take cholestyramine or colestipol ask your doctor or pharmacist how to take it with Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide). • Continue to take Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. • If you miss a dose of Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide). Important safety information: • Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) may cause drowsiness dizziness or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. • Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) may cause dizziness lightheadedness or fainting; alcohol hot weather exercise or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them sit up or stand slowly especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects. • Report any lightheadedness or fainting to your doctor immediately. Your risk of lightheadedness or fainting may be increased if you experience diarrhea vomiting excessive sweating if you do not drink enough fluids or if you are on a low-salt diet. • Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel normal. Tell your doctor if you develop any new symptoms. • Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun sunlamps or tanning booths until you know how you react to Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide). Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time. • Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) before you receive any medical or dental care emergency care or surgery. • If you have high blood pressure do not use nonprescription products that contain stimulants. These products may include diet pills or cold medicines. Contact your doctor if you have any questions or concerns. • Your doctor may have also prescribed a potassium supplement for you. If so follow the dosing carefully. Do not start taking additional potassium on your own or change your diet to include more potassium without first checking with your doctor. • Check with your doctor before you use a salt substitute or a product that has potassium in it. • Diabetes patients — Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine. • Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) may raise your blood sugar. High blood sugar may make you feel confused drowsy or thirsty. It can also make you flush breathe faster or have a fruit-like breath odor. If these symptoms occur tell your doctor right away. • Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) may interfere with certain lab tests including parathyroid function tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide). • Lab tests including kidney function blood pressure and blood electrolytes may be performed while you use Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide). These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments. • Use Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects. • Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed. • PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) may cause birth defects or fetal death if you take it while you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant contact your doctor right away. Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide). Possible side effects of Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide): All medicines may cause side effects but many people have no or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome: • Dizziness; nausea; tiredness; vomiting. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur: • Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth face lips or tongue); chest pain; confusion; decrease in sexual ability; depression; drowsiness; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever chills or persistent sore throat; decreased urination; hoarseness; muscle pain tenderness or cramps; red swollen blistered or peeling skin; restlessness; seizures; severe or persistent dry mouth; severe or persistent vomiting; shortness of breath; swelling of the arms or legs; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual thirst; unusual tiredness or weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes. If OVERDOSE is suspected: Symptoms may include confusion; fainting; fast slow or irregular heartbeat; severe or unusual dizziness. Proper storage of Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide): Store Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat moisture and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Avalide (Irbesartan + Hydrochlorothiazide) out of the reach of children and away from pets

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