What is Amlodipine-olmesartan?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Azor Sevikar Sanoral
Amlodipine-olmesartan is a combination product used for the treatment of high blood pressure (hypertension), including initial treatment in patients who require multiple antihypertensives for adequate control of their blood pressure.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 17 | 6 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 13 | 4 | |
| Generalized anxiety disorder | 4 | 4 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | 2 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 1 | 1 | |
| Fibromyalgia | 1 | 0 |
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- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 6 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Amlodipine-olmesartan
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Sexual dysfunction | 1 | |
| Sleepiness | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Amlodipine-olmesartan
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 3 | |
| Other | 3 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 1 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Amlodipine-olmesartan
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 2 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Amlodipine-olmesartan after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Amitriptyline (Elavil) | 1 | |
| Amlodipine-Valsartan (Exforge) | 1 | |
| Estradiol (Estrace) | 1 | |
| Etifoxine (Stresam) | 1 | |
| Insulin NPH (Novolin N) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Amlodipine-olmesartan and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine (Norvasc) | 1 | |
| Clobazam (Onfi) | 1 | |
| Diazepam (Valium) | 1 | |
| Lisinopril (Zestril) | 1 | |
| Olmesartan (Benicar) | 1 |
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