Edarbi
(azilsartan)
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Lowers blood pressure.
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Edarbi (azilsartan) lowers blood pressure, but is more expensive than other medicines that work similarly.
Quick facts about Edarbi
- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (azilsartan)
Upsides
- Lowers your risk for stroke and heart attack.
- Doesn't cause dry coughs or facial swelling like another type of blood pressure medicine called ACE inhibitors.
- Preserves kidney function, especially for those with diabetes.
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Downsides
- Available as an expensive, brand product only.
- Not safe for use if you're pregnant or planning to get pregnant.
- Not a good option if you have worsening kidney disease.
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Download Fact SheetHow it works
Edarbi (azilsartan) is an angiotensin receptor blocker, which relaxes the blood vessels to lower blood pressure.
Quick facts about Edarbi
- Drug class: Cardiovascular
- Rx status: Prescription only
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (azilsartan)
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See more prices and coupons in your areaWhat to expect when you take Edarbi (azilsartan) for High blood pressure
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Low blood pressure
- Low blood pressure from standing up or lying down
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Diarrhea
- Nausea
Side effect rates for Edarbi (azilsartan)
Risks and Warnings for Edarbi (azilsartan)
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- › Women of childbearing age
Edarbi (azilsartan) causes birth defects. If you're pregnant, stop taking Edarbi (azilsartan) right away and talk to your doctor.
This is a black box warning. The FDA requires this warning when there is a significant risk of serious or life-threatening effects that anyone taking the drug should consider.
Means that some groups have a high risk of experiencing this side effect
Common concerns from people taking Edarbi (azilsartan)
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- Take with or without food.
Kidneys and liver
- Edarbi (azilsartan) can impair your kidney function, especially if you have pre-existing kidney disease. Your doctor will order blood tests regularly to monitor your kidneys.
- Preserves kidney function, especially for those with diabetes.
- Not a good option if you have worsening kidney disease.