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Drug recall - irbesartan (brand name is Avapro)

7 years ago

Irbesartan and irbesartan HCTZ are being recalled after testing revealed a carcinogen -- just like with the recalls of valsartan and losartan. Here is a link to the FDA's page that has links to the recall lists for each of those meds.

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Elmer J Fudd
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
It's so sad that these drug contamination episodes keep happening. Most generic drug companies are based in places like India or China and/or source ingredients from such places. They're all on the merry-go-round of "cheaper is better", not "quality first", and they need much tighter regulation and inspection.

I avoid generics. It costs me much more to pay for "brand" versions but I do so, to avoid having to watch for these recalls closely. I know not everyone can afford to do so or may be in plans where a brand alternative isn't available.
Lindsey_CA
Original Author
7 years ago
I have never been a fan of generics. Both of my blood pressure medications -- Toprol XL (generic is metoprolol succinate) and Diovan (generic is valsartan) are filled with the brand name only, as is my Effient (generic name is prasugrel), which is to keep platelets from sticking together. I'm on Effient after getting the cardiac stent, but I should be able to discontinue it within the next 4-6 months.

Well, I should clarify on the Toprol XL -- I am not paying out the wazoo for the brand name on that one. I get the authorized generic, made by Lannett. Authorized generics are the brand name drug marketed under the generic name, by a partner of the manufacturing pharmaceutical company. I pay $10 for a 90-day supply of that. I do pay $100 for a 90-day supply of Diovan, and $100 for a 90-day supply of Effient.
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ladypat1
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Well, I about needed something for a heart attack after reading this. But pulled out bottle and my Irbesartan is not on the list you provided. Thank you Lindsey_CA
bengardening
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I have been on Irbesartan for a quite a few years. I have just been going through a battle of trying to find a replacement. They were all to expensive. Now my Doctors nurse called me and told me it was not recalled.
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7 years ago
Someone posted here about Lozartan being recalled . ( Thank you by the way !) I called Walmart to see if mine was on the recall list and got this nasty,snarky reply ..
"if you picked it up at OUR store , it hasn't been recalled". Before I even got to ask about their recall policy, they hung up. I think the lady that answered my call should be Recalled to the unemployment line ....

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