Compare Atacand vs. Avapro
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Lowers blood pressure.
Atacand (candesartan) is a good blood pressure-lowering medicine that protects your kidneys and has few side effects.
Lowers blood pressure.
Avapro (irbesartan) is a good blood pressure-lowering medicine that protects your kidneys and has few side effects.
Upsides
- Atacand (candesartan) lowers your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- It works similar to ACE inhibitors (like lisinopril), but it doesn't have the same side effects like coughing and facial swelling.
- Protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
- It's recommended for people with heart failure since it lowers the risk of death and further damage to your heart.
- Can be used in children older than 12 months.
- Avapro (irbesartan) lowers your risk of heart attack and stroke.
- It works similar to ACE inhibitors (like lisinopril), but it doesn't have the same side effects like coughing and facial swelling.
- Protects kidney function, which is especially useful for people with diabetes or mild-to-moderate kidney disease.
- It's recommended for people with heart failure since it lowers the risk of death and further damage to your heart.
- Available in generic, and available with hydrochlorothiazide as a combination tablet.
Downsides
- You'll need to get yearly blood tests while taking Atacand (candesartan) to see how it is affecting your body.
- It's not safe to use Atacand (candesartan) if you're pregnant.
- Atacand (candesartan) can cause the level of potassium in your blood to go up.
- You'll need to get medical help if you notice any unusual swelling around your head and neck.
- You'll need to get yearly blood tests while taking Avapro (irbesartan) to see how it is affecting your body.
- It's not safe to use Avapro (irbesartan) if you're pregnant.
- Avapro (irbesartan) can cause the level of potassium in your blood to go up.
- You'll need to get medical help if you notice any unusual swelling around your head and neck.
- Can't be used in children under 18.
Used for
- High blood pressure
- Diabetic nephropathy
- Heart protection
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
Price
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Side effects
5possible side effects
- Upper respiratory infection6%
- Dizziness4%
- Back pain3%
- Sore throat2%
- Runny nose2%
Risks and risk factors
- Birth defects and harmful to babies less than one year of age
- Women of childbearing age
- Infants less than one year old
- Worsening kidney problems
- History of kidney problems
- Swelling in the face and head
- African descent
- High potassium levels
- Current kidney problems
- Using medicines that increase potassium
- Using salt substitutes
- Low blood pressure
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that lower your blood pressure
- Birth defects
- Women of childbearing age
- Worsening kidney problems
- History of kidney problems
- Swelling in the face and head
- African descent
- High potassium levels
- Current kidney problems
- Using medicines that increase potassium
- Using salt substitutes
- Lightheadedness & dizziness
- Taking with alcohol
- Taking other medicines that lower your blood pressure
- Taking diurectics (water pills)
- Dehydration