{"id":55331,"date":"2022-11-16T13:11:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T18:11:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=55331"},"modified":"2025-10-17T10:26:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:26:08","slug":"edarbi-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/edarbi-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Edarbi alternatives: What can I take instead of Edarbi ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hypertension, or high blood pressure as many of us refer to it, affects almost <\/span>half of the U.S. population<\/span><\/a> according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is the primary reason for over 33 million visits to the doctor\u2019s office each year. Unfortunately, it\u2019s challenging for a person to know if their <\/span>blood pressure is high<\/span><\/a>. Hypertension is a silent disease. Sometimes it has been out of control for years before being diagnosed, especially if follow-ups with healthcare professionals are not performed regularly. Fortunately, healthcare professionals have become well-versed in effective interventions for high blood pressure, both in lifestyle changes and medications.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edarbi<\/span><\/a> (azilsartan medoxomil) was approved by the <\/span>Food and Drug Administration<\/span><\/a> (FDA) in 2011 to treat hypertension either alone or in combination with other agents for hypertension. It belongs to a class of medications known as <\/span>angiotensin II receptor blockers <\/span><\/a>(ARBs), and it is one of the newer members of this class of drugs. ARBs work by angiotensin II at angiotensin receptors on vascular smooth muscle and the adrenal gland. Angiotensin is the primary vasoactive hormone responsible for the physical process that leads to hypertension. There are multiple types of angiotensin receptors, and Edarbi\u2019s advantage is that it shows a much larger affinity for only the receptors that mediate the cardiovascular response. Edarbi has been a great advancement in the treatment of high blood pressure, but it still may not be right for everyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

People of African American descent historically do not tend to respond to ARB therapy as well as other races, and this held true in <\/span>clinical trials<\/span><\/a> of Edarbi as well. Edarbi\u2019s blood pressure lowering ability is half in this population what it is in others. Edarbi has also been shown to be harmful to the fetus in pregnant women and should be avoided in this population and those who are breastfeeding.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edarbi can be dangerous in patients who suffer from episodes of hypotension, or <\/span>low blood pressure<\/span><\/a>, or who may be volume-depleted or salt depleted. Taking Edarbi can cause a worsening of low blood pressure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Edarbi is only available as a brand name, single source product at this time. There is currently no generic equivalent on the market. The cash price of one month of <\/span>Edarbi<\/span><\/a> approaches $300 without insurance coverage. Depending on insurance coverage, Edarbi could still be expensive even if covered.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fortunately, there are alternative options to Edarbi, and we will explore those below. This is not meant to be medical advice, and speaking to a doctor before making a change to current therapy or discontinuing a prescription should always be discussed with a medical professional.<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of Edarbi?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are actually many treatment options for hypertension available today, which is great news.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many doctors will actually begin treatment with <\/span>diuretics<\/span><\/a>, drugs that work to remove excess fluid retained in the vascular system. For some, these are effective enough alone to lower blood pressure. For many, a combination with another drug like an ARB may be necessary. There are some patients who can not be on these long term as they can cause a severe electrolyte imbalance in patients who can\u2019t consistently intake enough fluid.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are other classes of prescription drugs such as beta-blockers which work to slow the pace and force with which the heart is beating to move blood through the body. These drugs make some people dizzy or cause them to feel sluggish, while for others, they work great.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, other ARBs, calcium channel blockers, and alpha receptor blockers as well. Doctors have a lot to choose from when looking for the right combination for patients in the treatment of hypertension. Price, side effects, and any other issues that can impair the ability to adhere to treatment plans should be brought up.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Edarbi alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/span><\/td>\nUses<\/span><\/td>\nDosage<\/span><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Edarbi (azilsartan)<\/span><\/td>\nHypertension<\/span><\/td>\n80 mg by mouth once daily<\/span><\/td>\nEdarbi coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cozaar <\/span>
\n(losartan)<\/span><\/td>\n		Hypertension, stroke prophylaxis, diabetic nephropathy<\/span><\/td>\n50 mg to 100 mg by mouth daily<\/span><\/td>\nCozaar coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Diovan (valsartan)<\/span><\/td>\nHypertension, reduction of cardiovascular mortality in left ventricular dysfunction, heart failure<\/span><\/td>\n80 mg to 160 mg by mouth once daily (up to 320 mg daily)<\/span><\/td>\nDiovan coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Benicar (olmesartan)<\/span><\/td>\nHypertension<\/span><\/td>\n20 mg to 40 mg by mouth daily<\/span><\/td>\nBenicar coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Toprol XL (metoprolol succinate)<\/span><\/td>\nAngina pectoris, hypertension, heart failure, evolving acute myocardial infarction<\/span><\/td>\n25 mg to 100 mg by mouth daily<\/span><\/td>\nToprol XL coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bystolic (nebivolol)<\/span><\/td>\nHypertension<\/span><\/td>\n5 mg to 40 mg by mouth daily<\/span><\/td>\nBystolic coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zestril <\/span>
\n(lisinopril)<\/span><\/td>\n		Hypertension, heart failure<\/span><\/td>\n10 mg to 40 mg by mouth daily (up to 80 mg per day if needed)<\/span><\/td>\nZestril coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lotensin (benazepril)<\/span><\/td>\nHypertension<\/span><\/td>\n10 mg to 40 mg by mouth daily<\/span><\/td>\nLotensin coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vasotec (enalapril)<\/span><\/td>\nHypertension<\/span><\/td>\n5 mg to 40 mg by mouth daily<\/span><\/td>\nVasotec coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Accupril (quinapril)<\/span><\/td>\nHypertension, heart failure<\/span><\/td>\n10 mg to 80 mg by mouth daily\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nAccupril coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Altace <\/span>
\n(ramipril)<\/span><\/td>\n		Hypertension, reduction of cardiovascular mortality, treatment of clinical signs of congestive heart failure postmyocardial infarction<\/span><\/td>\n2.5 mg to 20 mg by mouth daily<\/span><\/td>\nAltace coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Norvasc (amlodipine)<\/span><\/td>\nHypertension, coronary artery disease (CAD)<\/span><\/td>\n5 mg to 10 mg once daily<\/span><\/td>\nNorvasc coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cardizem CD (diltiazem 24 hour)<\/span><\/td>\nHypertension, chronic stable angina, variant angina, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT)<\/span><\/td>\n180 mg to 240 mg by mouth once daily<\/span><\/td>\nCardizem CD coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Procardia XL (nifedipine)<\/span><\/td>\nVariant angina, hypertension<\/span><\/td>\n30 mg to 90 mg by mouth once daily<\/span><\/td>\nProcardia XL coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Verelan (verapamil)<\/span><\/td>\nHypertension, chronic stable angina, variant angina, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia (PSVT), atrial flutter, atrial fibrillation<\/span><\/td>\n80 mg by mouth three times per day up to 160 mg by mouth three times per day<\/span><\/td>\nVerelan coupons<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to Edarbi\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n