Amlodipine / olmesartan for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Azor

Amlodipine / olmesartan has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 58 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 78% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 5% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Amlodipine / olmesartan

JohnP...
October 31, 2009

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "I went through several BP meds. Some made me sleep all day and others just did not work. I have two young boys, and I knew I needed something that really worked. After a year or so of the wrong medicines, my doctor put me on Azor. Like everyone here my improvement was so sudden and so good. I was immediately back on the top of my game in work and home life. Like I said, I have two boys - under 6! I cannot afford to make an early exit from this world. Azor is helping massively. Now I need to do my part and lose 50 pounds! Good luck to all. Ask your doctor about this one."

10 / 10

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Texas...
August 17, 2015

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "After years on Lisinipril, it failed. My cardiologist put me on several different medications before I was put on Azor. Generics don't seem to work well for me and Azor works well. My bp is lower than it's ever been. My only complaint is the cost! It's outragious. What to do? It works."

8 / 10

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stars...
October 24, 2010

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "Was on Benicar HCT for years with only moderate results and bad gout side-effects. Doctor insisted on continuing the Benicar HCT and subscribed Allopurinol for the gout and a powerful pain killer for the attacks. Changed Doctors and she changed me to Azor with wonderful results. Blood pressure is now consistently in the 105-115/65-75 range, I'm sleeping better, love my new Doctor and best of all...no gout !"

10 / 10

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crazy...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
December 2, 2017

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "Azor user for 7 years, maybe 8...sky high blood pressure that comes from a long family lineage. Was on 10/20 mg. for most of the time, now on 5/20 - I usually maintain a 105/68 - 120/70 with a pulse that rarely goes above 65. I can't say enough about this medication, I went from a red faced angry fool to being a pussy cat. On my very worst days - intense stress or pain I'll max at 130/90 but that's about 3-5 times a year. I don't do the generic, I'm loyal to the Azor brand - it has a certain smell that the generic doesn't, crazy or not I got used to the smell. You'd have to take both to understand...nonetheless the one month I went generic my blood pressure was spotty."

10 / 10

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Sleep...
January 12, 2016

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "I have been on Azor 10/20 for my blood pressure for a year or so now. Just as a lot of other have said the drug works on contact. It has kept my levels down, But I started losing my hair at the same time. The worst part is I cut my hair off once I started noticing it was falling out because I thought It was coming from me not taking care of it well enough. Azor does not have hair loss listed as one of the side affects. Once I started losing my hair in patches I did more research & saw that their were others having this same problem w/ Azor. On top of that I was having muscle pain in my arm every night which was causing my husband & I to stay up. I finally made an appt with my primary to switch off this drug. Good drug, two many side affects"

6 / 10

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Mumps...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
May 17, 2017

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "Started taking Azor in 2013 and it worked beautifully controlling my blood pressure. However, in 2013 I also started having problems with my face swelling (as if I had the mumps). The facial swelling was evident after an infection (sinus, ear, etc.); and would disappear after a course of antibiotics. Earlier this year the problem recurred and was worse than ever before. The swelling didn't subside. I had ultrasounds, CT scans, and saw three different ENTs before the third one told me Azor causing the problem. If you check the side effects facial swelling is listed."

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Paul
Taken for less than 1 month
January 11, 2024

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "I had been on Olmesartan 20 mg for a couple of years. However, my BP skyrocketed to 160/110, so my doctor switched me to Azor 40-10. After only 6 days of using it, my BP is now 100/80 in the morning and 110/80 in the afternoon. Hope it stays that way."

10 / 10

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jthutmd
March 27, 2011

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "I take this medicine for with elevated blood pressure. If you have swelling or itching or elevated liver tests quit taking it. Also not recommended for heart failure patients. But if like me you have uncomplicated high blood pressure it is fabulous. It is covered by all major insurance plans. I gave it a 10 even though I get some impotence with it. But it is excellent in keeping my pressure down within 30 minutes after taking it. My blood pressure is 160/106 so I am on the lower dose of 5/20. Good luck on this medicine."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 10, 2009

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "For two years I was using Benicar. It was working fine until I started to get allergic reaction to it. I tried other high blood pressure medicines after that. They did not control my high blood pressure symptoms very well. Finally my doctor let me try Azor. I would be stressed but the blood pressure would be normal. Azor has been keeping my blood pressure reading normal like 110/70 for the past two years. Unfortunately I'm trying to get pregnant and now trying a different high blood pressure medicine, and the new medicine is not working so well as Azor."

10 / 10

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mky
December 10, 2015

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "My Cardiologist put me on Metoprolol 2 times daily and Azor once daily. After I began taking the Azor I noticed I was losing a lot of hair in the shower and in my sink. When I went to get my haircut, my Stylist asked me if I had been sick because my hair was so thin. That was it, I stopped taking it. Within a week, I no longer noticed my hair any longer falling out. Have an appointment with m Cardiologist today and I am sure he won't be happy. At least I am a little luckier than a lot of you, because my insurance did cover it."

9 / 10

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RossiD
September 20, 2017

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "I also found that the generic did not work as well as Azor. With Azor my bp is usually 120/78 and with the new generic it's 140/100. I will continue to use Azor and hope that the cost of $360 per month comes down."

8 / 10

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RKano
April 4, 2020

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "AZOR was great for first couple weeks as blood pressure was perfect 115/75 range. I noticed my feet swelling and turning very red. My blood sugar spiked 250 -276 (highest ever) and now have nerve damage in feet. 61 year old male with pre/diabetes but feet never bothered me before this. I am not sure if AZOR caused this but timing sure seems like it. Sad because really did a good job on controlling blood pressure for the month I was on it."

5 / 10

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Anony...
December 28, 2010

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "I recently had to stop taking Azor (5/20) due to severe itching (feet, legs, hands, scalp, back, and around my lips). Azor did work well with keeping my blood pressure under control. I was taken off of Lisinopril for the same reasons (10mg). I just started taking Bystolic (10 mg) today and hope that this will work without any really uncomfortable or painful side effects."

5 / 10

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ORMOND...
November 9, 2017

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "I was on Benicar for about ten years before my insurance decided they won't cover it. I tried several other medications with lots of disappointment and very high BP. My doctor recommended Azor, works even better and it took about six months for my insurance to cover it. The cost with the coupon from the manufacturer it is great!"

10 / 10

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Tucker...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
June 12, 2017

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "I was on Azor 10/40. It worked perfectly. Steady 120/80 reading any time of the day. My new plan doesn't cover Azor and I'm trying the generic equivalent of amlodopine and Benicar. On the generic my blood pressure is 150/100. I guess I'll have to pay the huge out of pocket price for the Azor. I've had no noticeable side effects on Azor."

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Avcomm
November 9, 2016

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "its hard for me to remember to take the pill and when the pain du to HBO comes Azor takes at least 2-3 days to work , Really expensive pill at $13.50 each at Walgreens , Insurance deductible each month is $98.00"

5 / 10

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turbo...
January 11, 2013

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "I have been on Azor for 7 days. I also started 60mg of Cymbalta the same night, I have had severe headaches from the time I get up until the time I go to bed, also diarrhea some times 4 times a day. Azor did stop the pulsating heartbeat sounds I was having in my ears, I will see me Dr. in a few days to discuss what is happening and if I should continue this medication, I previously was on Cymbalta with no side effects so I don't believe my symptoms are from that medication."

7 / 10

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jackc...
September 14, 2008

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "Azor has brought my pressure down to 120/80."

8 / 10

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Lafay...
November 15, 2009

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "Doctor recommended Azor after finding blood pressure was 180/120, brought it down to 120/80 in a couple of days. Took a few days to get accustomed to effects but feel 100% back to normal now."

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Anonymous
August 31, 2009

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "This is a great medicine for anyone who has high blood pressure, I felt better within 3 days of taking this medicine. Anyone needing a high blood pressure medicine should consider this."

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JOJO
May 8, 2009

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "Azor 5/20 has been excellent for me with no side effects at all and has controlled my blood pressure wonderfully."

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DLEEF
January 18, 2009

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "Best medicine I've taken in the past 15 years. Makes me a little dizzy at times but is controllable."

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dlwen...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 8, 2012

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "This medicine works well to lower my blood pressure, maybe too well. I feel light headed at times and have a lack of energy."

7 / 10

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Anonymous
September 20, 2009

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "Has worked well, but do have the dizzy feeling if I get up to fast! Dropped blood pressure by 40 points within 1st day of taking it!"

10 / 10

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carol
Taken for 1 to 6 months
October 5, 2020

Azor (amlodipine / olmesartan) "ever since I started taking the Azor my hair started falling out when I combed it."

5 / 10

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