Irbesartan and Concussion - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Concussion is reported as a side effect among people who take Irbesartan (irbesartan), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Ribavirin, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Concussion when taking Irbesartan. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 35,908 people who have side effects when taking Irbesartan from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Irbesartan?

Irbesartan has active ingredients of irbesartan. It is often used in high blood pressure. eHealthMe is studying from 36,414 Irbesartan users. Check the latest studies of Irbesartan.

What is Concussion?

Concussion (short loss of normal brain function in response to a head injury) is found to be associated with 777 drugs and 779 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Concussion.



On Jul, 04, 2026

35,908 people reported to have side effects when taking Irbesartan.
Among them, 36 people (0.1%) have Concussion.

Could Irbesartan cause Concussion?

Among these 36 people:

How long have people been on Irbesartan when they have Concussion? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 100 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Concussion when taking Irbesartan? *

  • female: 75 %
  • male: 25 %

What is the age of people who have Concussion when taking Irbesartan? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 0.0 %
  • 60+: 100 %

What are other drugs people take besides Irbesartan? *

  1. Hydrochlorothiazide: 10 people, 27.78%
  2. Ribavirin: 10 people, 27.78%
  3. Folic Acid: 7 people, 19.44%
  4. Methotrexate: 7 people, 19.44%
  5. Nexium: 7 people, 19.44%
  6. Metoclopramide: 6 people, 16.67%
  7. Spiriva: 6 people, 16.67%
  8. Pulmicort: 6 people, 16.67%
  9. Simvastatin: 6 people, 16.67%
  10. Emadine: 6 people, 16.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Concussion? *

  1. Fainting (loss of consciousness and postural tone): 18 people, 50.00%
  2. Hypokalemia (low potassium): 11 people, 30.56%
  3. Fall: 7 people, 19.44%
  4. Memory Loss: 7 people, 19.44%
  5. Dizziness: 7 people, 19.44%
  6. Immunodeficiency Disorders: 6 people, 16.67%
  7. Fever: 6 people, 16.67%
  8. Influenza Like Illness: 6 people, 16.67%
  9. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 6 people, 16.67%
  10. Rib Fracture: 3 people, 8.33%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Pain: 8 people, 22.22%
  2. Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 7 people, 19.44%
  3. Hypersensitivity: 6 people, 16.67%
  4. Itching: 6 people, 16.67%
  5. Hepatitis C: 6 people, 16.67%
  6. Hyperlipidaemia (presence of excess lipids in the blood): 6 people, 16.67%
  7. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 6 people, 16.67%
  8. Constipation: 6 people, 16.67%
  9. Diabetic Neuropathy (neuropathic disorders that are associated with diabetes mellitus): 6 people, 16.67%
  10. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 16.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on irbesartan (the active ingredients of Irbesartan) and Irbesartan (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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