have been taking this medication approximately 3 mos. B/P for the first time is normal as well as pulse. 120s/60s and pulse in the 60s. No ill side effects and feel great. also have DM2. previously trialed 3 other b/p classifications without success.
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steph | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/21/2024
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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This stuff is poison. After my doctor increased the med to 40mg, I developed sprue like enteropathy from October 14, 2023 to Jan 14, 2024. I almost died from malnutrition and dehydration. Had to go to the ER twice for potassium and magnesium drip. After numerous blood tests, fecal tests, CT scan, abdominal ultra sound, endoscopy and colonoscopy, I still continued to have severe and chronic diarrhea. My primary and the GI I was seeing NEVER told me the problem was Olemsartan even though it was the ONLY medication that I was on. I had to finally figure it out on my own before I ended up in the hospital with a feeding tube. The manufacturer was sued but never admitted fault and this is why Benicar is still on the market today. Beware!Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/21/2024
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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The medicine is very effective in lowering down BP but I observed the ED side effect since I started taking this medicine.
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Sue | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/24/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Been on olmesartan 3 mo. Runny nose, severe headache,feet hurt, brain fog,dizzy. The worse is the increased anxiety. I have felt bad every day I don't even feel like myself anymore. Going back to dr. It helps bp but not worth the general feeling of being ill.
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Anonymous |
5/13/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Been on this medication for over a month. No change in high BP, in fact gotten worse. MD suggested taking higher dosage, which has not improved BP at all. I’m also experiencing increased joint pain, headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue with any exercise.
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James | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/21/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Have had HBP for many years, am now 78 years old. Nothing, a variety of meds worked for my systolic. My diastolic always 70-80. A year ago my Doc put me on 20mg of olmesartan. Unbelievable, my systolic dropped from 150 average to 130 average and many times I get a reading in the low 120's. Zero known effects from taking the med.
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Andris | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/24/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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weak effects and significant weight gain
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Ann | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/2/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I have acid reflux it seems to have gotten worse and nauseous dizzy been on the meds a month ready to stop using it
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B | 75 or over | Female | Patient
11/8/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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Have a big problem with migraines and take Rizatriptan with naproxen, this works within an hour + Started Olmesartan Medoxomil and the first time I tried it, it caused the worst migraine I've had because Rizatriptan is a vasal stricting drug and Olmesartan is a vasal relaxing drug. Migraine lasted a whole night until I could take the Rizatrian again. this is not going to work for me.,
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flysr | 65-74 | Male | Patient
9/18/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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taken 40 mg of Olmesartan for one year and side effect have been building little at a time. bloating, dizziness getting up, sore joints, terrible sore eyes, dry eye, and my cholesterol skyrocketed during this period. went from 186 to almost 260 and i did not change anything in meds or diet. i worked hard to get cholesterol down and this was really out of the blue and prompted me to gather up all these effects and when it all started . one month after i started olmesartan.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/31/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Whelp so much for my GREAT experience review a few weeks ago. I think I jinxed myself.
I am prescribed 20mg 1x a day. I have been on this med for a few months. Everything was great until---the side effects started to kick in.
Yes it lowered my bp. But...I here is the thing, I too experience dizziness/unsteady feeling. Another poster mentioned scary vertigo/walking like drunk. YES I would agree with that assessment, every word. Headaches and over all blahhhhh. ----It appears that I can not take this med on a daily basis if I want a reasonable quality of life.
As I continue to take my metoprolol 50mg daily, the new side effects I am experiencing when taking olmesartan 20mg 1x a day, is troubling.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/11/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
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My review is for Olmesartan 20mg .
This med has finally done the trick for me. 136/74 down from 190/80 and sometimes even higher. I take it in combination with Metoprolol Tartrate 50mg. 1x a day.
Here is the thing, I was really REALLY worried about giving this med a chance. Frankly nothing was breaking thru my high numbers. Trial and all error for years now. As some of you know, that gets old. It gets really old.
For me this med is well tolerated. I take it in the morning.. So far no side-effects. I have been taking this for a few months. --
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sngwriting1 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/1/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Have taken olmesartan for a few years now. With use, my blood pressure is perfect. However, I do experience moments of near fainting (fainted one). I can't squat down to perform work. No matter how slowly I get go to "nearly fainting", mode. My wife see's it in my eyes, apparently I go blank. Since it works so well my doctor keeps me on the med. Does anyone who uses olmesartan, have this issue?
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ro | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/12/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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did not alter high b.p./age 70 female/gave me crazy low bp like 80/40, gave me double vision, dizziness, dry mouth and terrible acid reflux and scary vertigo. if i walked i looked drunk./could not drive or leave the house until switched to irbesartan. now no side effects but with 3 different blood pressure pills nothing lowers my bp. also type 1 diabetic over 60nyears and hashimotos thyroid.
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Rich | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/5/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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First time on this medication. My Dr recommended and my blood pressure improved significantly!! I was averaging 150/90 and after a month averaging 110/65. Try it..it worked for me. My side affects were minimal.
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Harry | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/2/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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I’ve been on this med for about three months. I am taking a very low dose, 5 mg once a day. My BP which was approaching 140 systolic is now closer to 120 and my diastolic is around 80. Regrettably, the side effects are overshadowing the results. My gastrointestinal tract is a mess, I suffer sharp pains in my head, I’ve developed tinnitus that won’t quit and my stamina is depressed. I’m 75, still work and still get on a treadmill once a day. One continuous 30 minute session has now been reduced to three sessions of ten minutes. On top of that, my sinuses are congested and my nose runs pretty constantly. I guess the therapeutic effect outweighs the nasty side effects. I was started on lisinopril but the side effects were even worse which is the reason my doctor switched. Has anyone else had similar symptoms on such a low dose? Also, I’m taking the generic. Will a change to the original brand help?Read More Read Less
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Gene | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/23/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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This medication has not done much for my blood pressure, still at 155/52 average. Have shoulder and neck aches and pains and sore feet. Lightheaded and constantly short of breath. Had better control on lisinopril but bad for my kidneys. Will speak to my Md about a change when I see him in too weeks.
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Bob | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/7/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Minmal daily dose (5mg). Systolic down 30, diastolic down 10 on avg
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/6/2021
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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No side effects. Dropped my blood pressure down to 120/72.
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kathyc | 45-54 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/28/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Been taking a little over month. I have difficulty breathing and cough a lot. Have been tested numerous times for Covid. Then read the side effects of this drug. I will be seeing my doctor ASAP
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AUDREY | 75 or over | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/5/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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TERRIBLE weakness, lightheadedness, feeling very faint
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