ARB Statement
Insurance will want to know is other less expensive ARBs (Edarbi is an ARB class drug) have been tried or would not be effective. This question is always asked and should always be included.
What Should I Send?
- Any ARBs that have been tried and failed.
- If the prescriber believes other ARBs would not be as effective.
- If the prescriber believes other ARBs would cause adverse effects.
Common ARBs:
- Candesartan (Atacand)
- Eprosartan (Teveten)
- Irbesartan (Avapro)
- Losartan (Cozaar)
- Olmesartan (Benicar)
- Telmisartan (Micardis)
- Valsartan (Diovan)