Azilsartan Side Effects

Brand Names: Edarbi

Please note - some side effects for Azilsartan may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Azilsartan - for the Consumer

Azilsartan

Applies to: tablets

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Azilsartan:

Diarrhea; dizziness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); change in the amount of urine produced; chest pain; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; muscle pain, spasms, or cramps; sudden, severe nausea or vomiting; symptoms of low blood pressure (eg, fainting, severe dizziness, light-headedness); unusual tiredness or weakness.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals

Applies to: oral tablet

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects have included hypotension/orthostatic hypotension (0.4%).

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included diarrhea (up to 2%) and nausea.

Hematologic

Hematologic side effects have included low hemoglobin, hematocrit, and RBC counts in less than 0.5% of patients. Low and high markedly abnormal platelet and WBC counts were observed in less than 0.1% of patients.

Musculoskeletal

Musculoskeletal side effects have included muscle spasm.

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects have included dizziness, postural dizziness, asthenia, and fatigue.

Renal

Renal side effects have included small reversible increases in serum creatinine in patients receiving 80 mg of azilsartan and may be larger when coadministered with chlorthalidone or hydrochlorothiazide.

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included cough.

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