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In this Article

• What is eprosartan (Teveten)?
• What are the possible side effects of eprosartan (Teveten)?
• What is the most important information I should know about eprosartan (Teveten)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking eprosartan (Teveten)?
• How should I take eprosartan (Teveten)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Teveten)?
• What happens if I overdose (Teveten)?
• What should I avoid while taking eprosartan (Teveten)?
• What other drugs will affect eprosartan (Teveten)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking eprosartan (Teveten)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to eprosartan.

Before using eprosartan, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• kidney disease;
• liver disease;
• congestive heart failure; or
• if you are dehydrated.

If you have any of these conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication.

FDA pregnancy category D. This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby. Eprosartan may cause injury and even death to the unborn baby if you take it during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Do not use eprosartan without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether eprosartan passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take eprosartan (Teveten)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

You may take eprosartan with or without food.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

It may take 2 to 3 weeks of using this medicine before your blood pressure is under control. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 3 weeks of treatment.

Keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

Store eprosartan at room temperature away from moisture and heat.