Irbesartan and amlodipine can be taken at the same time if the condition requires a combination of drugs.
Irbesartan is one of the more commonly used angiotensin II receptor antagonist antihypertensive drugs, which has a smoother antihypertensive effect; amlodipine is one of the more commonly used calcium ion antagonist antihypertensive drugs.
1. Irbesartan and amlodipine are two different types of antihypertensive drugs, both of which have different mechanisms for lowering blood pressure and have a synergistic effect on lowering blood pressure when taken together, and there will be no interaction between the two, thus affecting each other’s antihypertensive effect.
2. Amlodipine has side effects such as flushing, headache and edema. The drug is contraindicated in people who are allergic to the drug and those with severe hypotension.
3. The common adverse reactions of Irbesartan are headache, dizziness, palpitation, etc. Occasionally, cough, the symptoms are mostly transient and mild. Rarely occur urticaria and angioneurotic edema. It is contraindicated for those who are allergic to the drug, and is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation.
Whether Irbesartan and Amlodipine can be used in combination should first be determined by a doctor’s evaluation. If needed, both can be taken at the same time. For people with high blood pressure, taking antihypertensive medication on time as prescribed by your doctor is a crucial step in controlling your blood pressure.