Avalide (Irbesartan/Hydrochlorothiazide) Detailed Information

The active ingredients in Avalide are **Irbesartan** and **Hydrochlorothiazide**. Inactive ingredients may include lactose, magnesium stearate, and microcrystalline cellulose.

Common side effects of Avalide include:

• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Fatigue
• Increased urination
• Muscle cramps
• Nausea

Less common but serious side effects include:

• Severe dehydration
• Low blood pressure (fainting, weakness)
• Irregular heartbeat
• Kidney problems
• Severe allergic reactions (swelling, rash, difficulty breathing)

Contact your doctor if you experience severe or persistent side effects.

Avalide is usually taken once daily, with or without food. It is important to take it at the same time each day to maintain stable blood pressure levels. Follow your doctor’s dosage instructions carefully and do not stop taking the medication without medical advice.

Avalide can interact with other medications, including:

• NSAIDs: May reduce the effectiveness of Avalide.
• Potassium supplements: Can increase the risk of high potassium levels.
• Diuretics: May enhance blood pressure-lowering effects.
• Alcohol: Can increase dizziness and blood pressure-lowering effects.

Always inform your healthcare provider about all medications and supplements you take.

Avalide begins lowering blood pressure within **a few hours**, but full effects may take **several weeks** of consistent use.

Seek medical help immediately if you experience:

• Severe dizziness or fainting
• Signs of kidney problems (changes in urination)
• Severe swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet
• Signs of an allergic reaction