Davisme,

Avalide is a combination ARB(irbesartan)-hydrochlorothiazide(diuretic.)

ARB is an angiotensin-2 receptor blocker which shoud give you about 10 points BP reduction in systolic and less in diastolic. It probably will show NO side effects. The BP reduction will add to the effect of the HCTZ which works by causing sodium excretion. If you are a big salt eater, the diuretic may play the greater role...if lowish on salt the ARB will do most of the job. Together you'll get nice easy control.

No need to add potassium because of the HCTZ because the sartans retain potassium....a nice balance. I think you'll like the stuff!

Quote from davisme4:

Does anyone use or know much about this drug ? (Avalide ) seem to work ok for me but would like to know more about it, I am taking it with Clonidine .1
Thanks

May I ask what your bp readings are ?I take clonidine and other meds but am still looking for something that works.Seems like they all lower the second one but have troubles with the first. also what dose do you take and how often?akjoha

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May I ask what your bp readings are ?I take clonidine and other meds but am still looking for something that works.Seems like they all lower the second one but have troubles with the first. also what dose do you take and how often?akjoha

I belive the dose of Avalide is 12.5 and clonidine is .01 . Most of the time with the med's my BP is around 128/75 and when resting 115/68 so it seem to be working for now. Hope this helps.