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Irbesartan vs Valsartan

Compare Irbesartan and Valsartan side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.

IrbesartanValsartan
Drug classAngiotensin 2 Receptor BlockerAngiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
Used to treatDiabetic kidney disease, High blood pressure, Left ventricular dysfunctionDiabetic kidney disease, Heart failure, High blood pressure, Left ventricular dysfunction
Generic priceFrom $0.082 each, about $2.47 for 30 (75 mg tablet)From $0.082 each, about $2.46 for 30 (80 mg tablet)
Brand priceAvapro: from $7.34 each, about $220 for 30 (150 mg tablet)Diovan: from $7.82 each, about $234 for 30 (40 mg tablet)
Generic savingsGeneric costs about 98% less than the brandGeneric costs about 99% less than the brand