Irbesartan

Common brands: Avapro, Ecotrin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Lasix

Top reporter: Sanofi-Aventis U.S. Llc

Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Proton Pump Inhibitor [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Loop Diuretic [EPC]
43,680
Total Reports
14,974
Serious Reports
3,257
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (7.46%)

Patient Demographics

Male
17,179
Female
22,896

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Irbesartan.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 FATIGUE 2,504
5.4%
2 NAUSEA 2,453
5.3%
3 DIARRHOEA 2,289
4.9%
4 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 2,155
4.6%
5 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 2,101
4.5%
6 DIZZINESS 2,009
4.3%
7 DYSPNOEA 2,006
4.3%
8 FALL 1,968
4.2%
9 HEADACHE 1,909
4.1%
10 ASTHENIA 1,718
3.7%
11 OFF LABEL USE 1,701
3.7%
12 MALAISE 1,645
3.5%
13 PAIN 1,547
3.3%
14 VOMITING 1,534
3.3%
15 BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED 1,513
3.3%
16 COUGH 1,464
3.1%
17 HYPOTENSION 1,451
3.1%
18 ARTHRALGIA 1,393
3.0%
19 HYPERTENSION 1,295
2.8%
20 WEIGHT DECREASED 1,209
2.6%
21 DRUG INTERACTION 1,163
2.5%
22 PYREXIA 1,161
2.5%
23 RASH 1,157
2.5%
24 PAIN IN EXTREMITY 1,149
2.5%
25 PRURITUS 1,123
2.4%
26 PNEUMONIA 1,121
2.4%
27 ANXIETY 1,003
2.2%
28 ABDOMINAL PAIN 965
2.1%
29 HYPONATRAEMIA 933
2.0%
30 CONFUSIONAL STATE 900
1.9%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.