What is Amlodipine-Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Tribenzor
See also: Amlodipine Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ Olmesartan
Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker. Olmesartan is an angiotensin II receptor blocker. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. The combination product is used to treat hypertension in individuals who have not responded to single drug therapy.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 6 | 2 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 2 | 1 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 1 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Amlodipine-Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fluid retention (edema) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Amlodipine-Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 2 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Amlodipine-Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 1 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Amlodipine-Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Propranolol (Inderal) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Amlodipine-Olmesartan-Hydrochlorothiazide and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol (Coreg) | 1 | |
| Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ (Hydrochlorot) | 1 |
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