Olmesartan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Otis
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 15, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "54 year old male. Olmesartan medoxomil 40mg one daily caused muscle cramps in my upper back, lower back pain while standing to the point of having to sit down and dizziness. I stopped taking this med and within four days all of the above problems went away."

• Tish
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Extremely bad experience after only 2 doses of non generic olmesartan. Am seeing my doctor tomorrow to change. I went to see the chemist yesterday after work as I was concerned with the symptoms. The chemist advised symptoms can hang around for a week or so. After the first 20mg pill in the morning, I woke at 2.30am & had leg aches. I took 2nd pill in the morning with breakfast & by the time I got to work my legs felt like lead. I had sharp pains down my legs. My hip bones felt like I was some arthritic 100 year old. I had difficulty walking. My head ached. I began to get forgetful to the point where it alarmed me. On coming home , even my husband noticed I was different. Today I didn't take this drug which I'm now calling poison!! I still have bad lower back & hip ache despite not taking it today. I would give this drug a big ZERO & feel I should be given a refund!"

• cheld...
• December 2, 2008

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "Started on Benicar 7 days ago after 3 years on Cardizem Dl 360. So far my blood pressure has not responded well especially my diastolic. I am a nurse so I take my blood pressure daily. I have a history of intolerance to drugs and have to change medications freguently."

• Tarheel...
• January 31, 2011

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been very pleased with the effectiveness of Benicar 20mg. I started out taking Benicar 20/12.5mg and the 12.5 HCTZ caused dizziness and light-headedness after several days of use. So I requested the plain Benicar 20mg without the HCTZ diuretic and I have felt much better, no problems at all. My blood pressure has stayed at 120/78, and often it is even lower. I take it once daily and go about my normal routine."

• Anonymous
• February 26, 2011

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I was first put on lisinopril but it made me cough. Switched to Benicar and it has worked good. I take a half of 20mg in the mornings. No side effects to report. My blood pressure was just a little high and it lowered into normal range."

• Claire...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 14, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Side effects, refux, heartburn, rapid weight gain, dizziness, generalised osteoarthritis pain, restless legs and leg pain, insomnia, urinary tract infection, blurred vision, tiredness, silent migraine, nausea, heavy legs and body after taking in evening, aspiration of stomach contents, reflux while asleep scary... Lots of side effects, going to GP to have change of meds, feel terrible with all these side effects.. Blood pressure lowered as a result on a positive note..."

• philm...
• July 22, 2008

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "Am on Benicar 40mg once a day. It works pretty good, although doctor had to add 25mg HCTZ to get my blood pressure to 120/70. Causes minimal dizziness, not aware of any other side effects. Prior medicines included lisinopril which worked better but caused me to cough all the time, and Toprol XL. One thing about Benicar - it sped up my heart rate by about 20 beats, which my doctor said was OK."

• Psysw...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 30, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I’m a medical doctor and I was tested to show high BP. I ignored it for many years till I began to get the occasional headache and with a lot of coffee, I would experience near panic attacks. Then I was put on Olmesartan by the cardiologist at 160/110 and within minutes, my blood pressure in under control at a very low dose as I have reazlised that I am exquisitely sensitive to Olemsartan even at 20mg. So I am taking 10 mg Olmesartan with the initial lightheadedness at every dose administration. After 15 minutes the symptoms pass and I am in control for a day and a half. So I have my portable BP instrument with me OMRON and my BP is 120/85 most times though it can fluctuate. But I dose myself every alternate day and It’s GREAT!"

• only1...
• January 12, 2009

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Benicar 20/12.5 Hydrochlorothiazide for 7 years now. It works well and keeps my blood pressure at 120/75-80. Regular Benicar without diuretic did not work so well so I switched to HCT about 6 years ago. I do experience dizziness occasionally and get light headed but I was told that's normal. "

• fishing
• October 30, 2008

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I am 47 and slightly overweight. I started Benicar 20mg (first BP medicine) 3 weeks ago for mild hypertension (145/90). The drug hasn't done much to date. My blood pressure now averages 135/80 during the day, but still is around 140/85 in the morning). No side effects accept I recently started having rapid heartbeat episodes, mostly during my 30 minute workouts on the elliptical machine. Sometimes I also experience these in the middle of the night. Don't remember having these issues prior to Benicar."

• Anonymous
• March 2, 2008

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been on Benicar for quite some time for pulminary hypertension. I have none of the symptoms listed below nor do I have any negative side effects. I take 20mg twice a day. It has really helped to lower my blood pressure."

• Jon
• March 13, 2009

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Benicar 20mg for about three months. I am about 45 lbs overweight and 37 years old. The medication is working very well, my readings are at 120/80 daily, sustained. I do not watch what foods I eat or drink that much, and I also don't take any other medicines. Excellent product for me!"

• Jiff
• March 16, 2008

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "high blood pressure runs in my family and i've had it since i was very young. we never realized it and i could've had a heart attack if it weren't for this drug. after a while my body got used to 10 mg so it was increased to 15, either way it works like a charm. i have so much more energy and migraines are at a minimum."

• Anonymous
• December 12, 2010

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I'm taking Benicar 40mg for High Blood Pressure 163/100 on average I'm slightly overweight (47. Benicar has actually reduced my dizziness I had prior to taking blood pressure medicines. I tried water pills but blood pressure got worse. My doctor knows I'm the kind of patient that will stop taking medicines that bother me so she skipped the lisinopril and went straight for the Benicar and I'm glad she did although day 4 now and my blood pressure is 124/58 ...sort of low after being in the 100's a few days ago. Maybe I'll need the 20mg but love the focus and energy I have again and the looser bowels are an additional perk! Knees stopped hurting from arthritis too."

• kitkat
• May 11, 2011

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I've been taking Benicar for about 2 years now. Every other medicine tended to make my feet and ankles swell badly, but this medicine is great. My blood pressure is consistently about 110/70 (sometimes lower). No side effects. I take it in the mornings and do not have a problem with drowsiness, even though I'm really prone to this side effect with other medicines. I just wish my insurance covered it on their formulary. As it is I pay $45/month. This, in combination with the diabetic medicines and supplies, really takes a toll on my budget. But I guess the results are worth it. As a state worker in California, though, I may have to investigate less expensive options soon! "

• Budsy...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 16, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Olmesartan gets my BP down but with downsides - sometimes systolic and diastolic decrease at different rates and my body has difficulty adjusting back to normal. I have experienced all of the following side effects: elevated heart rate, chest pain, vertigo, breathlessness during exercise , light headedness. I am looking for an alternative with less side effects. The best advice I can give is that you should first get yourself a good BP monitor. I got myself an OMRON BP652 which is excellent. I chose a wrist monitor because it is small, portable and easy to use. You will benefit by finding your own optimal dosage (40mg/day was way too much for me) Effectiveness 9/10; Side effects 3/10 Overall 6/10"

• bigmike
• February 4, 2011

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I had been taking Diovan for several years and it worked well, but the cost became prohibitive ($120 month) so my Doctor switched me to Benicar HTZ. Benicar HTZ worked almost too well and my blood pressure frequently was in the 109/50's. After about a month I began noticing a lack of sex drive and then soft erections. I have since switched back to Diovan."

• Anonymous
• May 30, 2008

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I love this stuff. Works like a charm for someone with hypertension. There are no side effects for me. Also had no migraines while on this one which many others have caused. Great energy and overall condition while taking it."

• smith
• June 6, 2008

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "Started Benicar HCT 20/12.5 Sunday morning, Monday evening Blood Pressure was up, took second tablet that evening. Then took 1 morning and 1 evening. Friday morning woke up and walked downstairs with no aches or pains (morning walk has been painful for last 20 years). I hope this trend continues. Peeing every 90 mins, otherwise no side effects."

• Contr...
• August 26, 2017

Benicar (olmesartan) for Migraine Prevention "Took it for about a year for migraines after trying several different other treatments. Stopped migraines and tapered off the drug and no more headaches, that was over ten years ago and still don't have migraines."

• LII
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 13, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "My doctor moved me onto Olmesartan after my BP did not respond well enough to the previous drug. I experienced loose bowels as soon as I started on Olmesartan, but stuck with it as it did a bang up job on getting my BP down and online reviews stated that these symptoms could last a couple to three weeks. Sure enough, after three weeks, no more problems! I did communicate with my doctor about the symptoms after a week, but told him that I wanted to stay the course and see if the symptoms would quit quickly. Glad I stuck it out and love this drug!"

• Lando
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 19, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I had been on BP medicine for about 25 years, recently doctor switched me for Olmesartan 20mg manufactured by Aurobindo combined Amlodipine 5mg by Lupin (this Lupin I don't think it have good quality), I took both in the morning after breakfast I had been on it about 5 1/2 weeks, it worked well bring BP below 120/80 sometimes to 92/60, only side effect I had now is insomnia. I agreed with other posters manufactures made different quality of the drugs, I started request pharmacy refill with the manufacturer that worked for me."

• socce...
• May 28, 2009

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been using Benicar for about a year now and it is great. It is one of those medicines that I can't TELL I'm taking. No real side effects, I was taking it at night before I went to bed but I was waking up to go to the bathroom a lot. Now I take it mid morning and I still have to go to the bathroom a lot but at least it isn't waking me up. On the days I forget I realize it because I'm not going to the bathroom 1/2 as much as when I do. For whatever that's worth. Great medication though and glad I started after being very resistant about going to the doctor."

• BP good
• September 10, 2008

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been using Benicar for six years at 20 mg once per day and I have very good readings. I also do not have the side effects I was getting using a dueretic type BP medicine. Never again will I use one of those. Benicar was a God send for me as I am allergic to Ace Inhibitors."

• Jelly...
• April 4, 2009

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been on Benicar HCT for 2 years after being diagnosed with high blood pressure at 23. Side effects were dizziness, constant sleepiness, and weird heart beats, but it works amazingly. After dropping some weight I have just been dropped down just to regular Benicar and have no complaints. Awesome stuff. Now if they could only make it taste better."