Azilsartan medoxomil and Fatigue: What Users Say

• Chr...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 21, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on a variety of different BP meds for over 35 years. The Edarbi keeps it low or even too low, and I am often extremely fatigued and feel dizzy. I do better if I skip taking it for a day. The worst for me is the stiffness, muscle aches, and excruciating joint pain in my ankles, knees, elbows, and back. I feel certain it is from this drug or that it has caused some kind of autoimmune response or possibly gout. This whole scenario started after three weeks of taking Edarbi, and that is the only drug I am on. I struggled to even walk the other day while shopping, which is unheard of for me. Headed to see the doctor next week before I throw out the remaining pills. At this point, I would rather try to lower it naturally and take my chances... feeling like a crippled invalid is not my thing. I am 66 years old and have been active and healthy my entire life."

• Bel...
• December 25, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "It kept my BP normal, sometimes too low, but has overall been a nightmare - rapid continuous weight gain, extreme fatigue, extreme edema, and even kidney and fertility issues. I stopped taking it and I lost over 10 lbs in 1 week, but my blood pressure rose. I decreased to 1/4 tab, and it still kept my BP normal. This drug, as prescribed to me, was bad for my body in so many ways. Yes, it controls your BP, but it can also ruin your life by causing other problems. Like my new nephrologist stated, medications are controlled poisons. I realize now how toxic this drug can be and plan to get completely off of it after losing more of the weight. Now, diuretics alone won't control my BP. It's as if my BP became dependent on this drug. Edarbi may work for some, but it has been a nightmare for me. Reported side effects to the FDA and manufacturer. The drug has made me lose 3 years of productivity in my life. Beware!"

• Ann...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 22, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "This Edarbi is the 3rd medicine they have tried on me. Bad side effects. By far, this is the worst. I thought it was going to be the end of me!!!! Numbers went very low, 90/50, so went on half dose. Still low. The drug made me tired and totally fatigued. Lightheaded, also jittery feeling. Nausea, muscle spasms very severe. My pulse/heart rate would spike up to 155!!! The severe side effects did not begin until about the 5th week. Headaches were unbearable!! This drug has threatened my life!!! I stopped it, I'd rather take my chances with fasting and natural remedies!!"

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 13, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Have never felt the same since being on Edarbi. Numbers went low, so went on half dose. Still low. The drug made me tired and totally fatigued. Lightheaded, also jittery feeling. I stopped it a week ago and hope it leaves my system soon. Also had tummy problems with it."

• moo...
• December 5, 2014

For High Blood Pressure "I am 69, insulin diabetic, ileostomate for UC over 30 years, stage 3 CKD. My insurance company sent me a letter discontinuing valsartan 160 (took 2x a day with HCTZ 13.5 and Coreg). I also take 100 mcg of Synthroid. My doctor gave samples of Edarbi 80. Fatigue, sleepiness, weight gain, and blurry vision worsened in the past three weeks. My insurance only allows one dose a day of Edarbi and has informed me that since I am low income, my copay will not increase, so I am not planning to reduce Edarbi or spread it out. I sometimes delay taking my once-a-day dose for up to sixteen hours due to low BP, and when it does rise, the systolic takes longer to come down on Edarbi than on valsartan. I take K supplements."

• Azu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I started taking Edarbi for 20 days or so, and it was okay, but it seems just recently I felt weakness, fatigue, diarrhea, dehydration, chest pains, and facial spasm over my lip. I had to go to the emergency room for the overall feeling. I wasn’t sure how a medicine that started off okay could do this to me until I read all the reviews. It seems it’s okay for some and bad for others. I may have to look at other options."