Azilsartan medoxomil / chlorthalidone and Headaches: What Users Say

• Rya...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 24, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Age 47, pretty healthy otherwise, and still fairly athletic. Blood pressure without meds 140-150 systolic, 90-100 diastolic. With other meds like losartan and diltiazem, it was only 5-10 points lower on each side. But with Edarbyclor 40/12.5, my BP dropped within a few days to 103/60, and I felt awful. Way too low. So I cut the pills in half and have been taking those for 4 days. Had a few okay days, but feel awful again today. BP is 108/68. It works in lowering blood pressure, but in my experience, the side effects aren't even close to worth it. Headaches, random pains, back pain, dehydration (even with excess consumption of water), muscle cramps, increased itching (but no hives), irregular heartbeat, dizziness (especially when squatting/standing)."

• DAE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 19, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "Had been taking Telmisartan/HCTZ 80.25 for the last few years until my doctor recommended I try Edarbyclor 40/25, which I have been taking now for about a week. So far, since taking it, I feel a difference in a positive way, and my BP has gone down. Not a lot of water retention and a small side effect of a little headache. Ankle and leg swelling has gone down, don't feel like I have elephant legs and ankles anymore. I give this a THUMBS UP, so far."

• MMF...
• August 28, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I cannot take this medication. I attempted to take it 2 different times and ended up with severe migraines. I was foolish enough to take it a second time to make sure it was the medication. Worst migraine of my life. I had to take a 40 mg Relpax and repeat the dosage one hour later to get some relief. I was in so much pain, I paid $108 for 2 pills of Relpax that my insurance would not cover after trying Generic Maxalt. Words cannot describe the head pain this medication caused."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 17, 2022

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on several different medications for hypertension until I felt like giving up. Nothing seems to work until the doctor prescribed Edarbyclor. First, I started out with one tablet per day, it increased my blood pressure. Then my doctor recommended that I cut it in half. My blood pressure is stable, I just checked my pressure and it’s 112/63. I feel so much better. I would recommend this medication. I have headaches and sometimes cramps in my joints, but not often. I’d rather have those side effects than have high blood pressure."