Olmesartan User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Yoosh
• April 18, 2009

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Benicar 40 mg for about 4 years. Dizziness is the only occasional trouble. Never had any problems associated with drinking alcohol even after some all-night vodka binges - no hangovers either. That was some years ago. I don't drink much nowadays. Blood pressure alternates but is never above 130/80. Interestingly, after running 7 miles (I do it once a week or so) systolic count is often below 110 and diastolic in the low sixties within 5 minutes of the run. I am 56. I am thinking of lowering to 20mg. "

• rgscott
• March 4, 2009

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I see many people have had a very positive effect on their blood pressure. I have been using Benicar HCT for about 2 weeks along with Toprol XL. While the Toprol seems to do it's job (reduce pulse rate), Benicar HCT seems to have no effect. I had changed from Norvasc because of swelling and blood pressure was ~140/80, still uncontrolled. Now it's 160/85. My doctor tells me not to worry, everything will be just fine. "

• Anonymous
• June 21, 2010

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "As of today, it's two weeks since I started taking Benicar 40/12.5mg. Wow, what an experience. I don't take any other medicines for ANYTHING. I do take vitamins and supplements. My blood pressure now is so great that it helps me deal with the side effects better. I have lightheadedness, spontaneous increase in heart beats, light muscle aches all of these I didn't have before taking Benicar. It took at least a week and a half for my system to adjust. I'll continue on with it and hopefully after significant weight loss I will come off altogether. Until then, I'll take the 123/75 blood pressure any day!"

• nckll
• April 12, 2010

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I have been on Benicar 20mg for about 2 years for high blood pressure and headaches caused by stenosis and a bad disk in my neck. I know within a couple of hours if I have missed my dose. My blood pressure elevates, headaches with loss of balance, dizziness, sensitivity to light and my neck muscles knot up. For the past several months I have experienced leg and feet swelling on a regular basis. If it wasn't for Benicar, I would have had neck surgery several years ago."

• Anonymous
• June 22, 2009

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I've been taking Benicar 20mg/12.5 HCT for about 7 years and it works great. It keeps my blood pressure down to 120-125/75-80. I do experience dizziness and light-headiness frequently but I sit at a desk most of the day at work so it's no big deal. I also cannot stay out in the sun long at all. I don't know if this is a side effect of Benicar but also 2 years ago I started getting vision "Floaters" and had to change to another prescription twice. I'm only 43 and my vision is no longer 20/20 and can only get 20/40 with corrective lenses. Eye doctor doesn't see anything wrong and says 20/40 is okay. I'll get a 2nd opinion just in case. Also I started getting flushing or "red face and neck" about 3 years ago. It comes and goes. Benicar is the only medicine I use."

• Dr Robb
• July 8, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Been on and off HBP meds for ~15 years. I'm 48YO now and 175lb After reviewing daily BP, it appeared the only medication that worked was Benicar HCT....BUT had the WORST side effects (deep muscle aches and in the tendons, lethargic, severe stomach burning) and I could NOT take it I tried Hydrocholorthiazide and Olmesartan AS SEPARATE PILLS to see if it was one or the other The 25mg HCT brought it right down from 160/115 to 120/80, but crept back up to where it was I then tried 40mg Olmsartan taking 1 pill/day at night. Results....BP 120/80 no significant side effects! I now have been on this for 3 months and no issue The problem - was Benicar/HCT and the company! Solution - Olmesartan Medoxomil. I'm currently on Alembic Pharms LTD (US) corp, have been on from Daiichi Aiichi Sankyo (Japan). The BEST I've been on is from REDBROOK (India)-Olmeheal 40. I highly recommend you try to get your pharmacy's to carry this mfg."

• March...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "Came across Olmesartan on this site and impressed by its high rating. Had been on Amlodipine and Ramipril, both caused various side effects including frequent urination, cystitis, itchy scalp and very upsetting thinning my hair to the front top of my head. Also facial flushing, pounding head, sleeping badly with vivid dreaming. Apart from not Iowering my blood pressure, 165/80 I seemed to be getting every side effect and was despairing that this was it for the rest of my life. I spoke with my GP who was unaware of Olmesartan, I think due to the fact that its a more expensive drug, she reluctantly prescribed it for me. Its been a month now my BP averages 115 to 125/60 no side effects apart from slight light headedness. Got my life back !"

• Tracy_T
• October 16, 2015

For High Blood Pressure "My blood pressure was controlled at 120/80, but... after 18 months on Benicar, I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis (not good). So to remedy the UC, I had to take a drug that cost $8000 per year because doctors did not know at the time that Benicar causes UC in some people. I think people should be aware of this very BAD side effect before starting Benicar."

• Ann
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 12, 2018

For High Blood Pressure "I have been taking Benicar for 12 years and was switched to a generic last January, 2017. I could tell no difference until they switched the generic to Olmesartan in May, 2017. My blood pressure was up 10-15 points and I experienced light headiness to the point of blacking out twice after taking for 10 days. My insurance will not pay for Benicar. I've tried all 5 of the medications my insurance will pay for. My doctor was about to add a third pill to the medication just to control my blood pressure. I'm running out of options."

• Dave
• September 8, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Olmesartan keeps my high blood pressure under control but causes me to suffer nasal passages congestion and post nasal drip irritating my throat constantly. I finally figured it out that it had to be the olmesartan when I read the reviews about its side effects now I am going to consult with my fp about a new medication that will work without the terrible side effects I have experienced."

• Dre
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2019

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "I've been taking benicar 40 mg and amlodipine 5 mg for 2 weeks. BP is slowly dropping but I'm having erection problems...I'm thinking that it is the amlodipine because I've have that problem with it before. Remember guys any diuretic is likely to cause impotence in men so if it has hctz behind it...it's a diuretic. I'm going to just stop taking the amlodipine and see it that works"

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2010

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "Switched over to Benicar from lisinopril (which caused horrendous body jolting chronic cough) Cough has disappeared, blood pressure averages 116/74 to 124/80 maximum. Feel great, mild sleepiness by end of day - a plus - could not sleep well before, also constipation has disappeared. Cramping in legs below knees at night...somewhat like side effects of statin. Will check with doctor..this is my 2nd week of Benicar..took lisinopril for a month. Hope this continues to work. If I miss a dose I become keenly aware. Seems to take effect within an hour. I feel much better and blood pressure readily stabilizes. "

• terie...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 9, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "Pharmacy changed my manufacturer of olmesartan to Accord. I had no problem with brand name or 1 generic, but this accord brand was horrible. Nausea, diarrhea, stomach pains, headache, vertigo, confusion that got worse every day, to the point I had to stop taking it. I hadn't been told the pharmacy changed it, I had to see what I had done differently since I got sick, the medication was it. Now after stopping it 48 hours later I am much better. I will not be taking it again. It didn't reduce my BP enough, though Bextra brand did. I just can't afford it. I have this issue with some brands of Metformin also. Fillers seem to be a problem."

• Anonymous
• December 30, 2011

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "My PCP started me on Benicar 20mgs/12.5 HCTZ on November 30th. My blood pressure before I took the medication was 145/84, after that it's 135/83-138/85. So far the only side effect I've had is occasional facial flushing. I'll keep monitoring to see how it goes after a full three months on it."

• Dakot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 8, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Started taking olmesartan 1 week ago and I know it takes time for some drugs to set in, but this drug has made me feel horrible. The first day, I had no issues and it did seem to lower my BP that evening. The next 4 days, the issues piled on. The worst was the chest pain, chest tightness, insomnia, and pressure in my head. I started off with 40 mg but quickly realized it was too much so cut it in half. Even with half a pill, I continue to have symptoms. I am slowly weaning it down to zero and getting off of this drug. I feel worse now than I did before I took it."

• AnneG
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 3, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "Took Verapamil for 10 years. BP was controlled but developed severe fatigue so Dr. switched to Olmesartan. First two weeks was okay but began to experience bad headaches and insomnia. After 3months, my BP is uncontrolled and glucose readings are higher. At next Dr appointment will be requesting new BP Rx. Olmesartan was ineffective for my BP."

• Old...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 14, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I was 56 years old, 6’ 2” and 235 lb with a blood pressure of approximately 170/100 when I started taking medication. After several months using a diuretic medication with somewhat erratic and disappointing results, my doctor switched me to Olmesartan Medoxomil at a dosage of 20mg per day taken in the morning. My blood pressure quickly dropped to favorable levels, but then continued to decline to below 100/60 on a frequent basis. After hitting a low of 80/41 with occasional episodes of dizziness, I began splitting my pills and taking 10mg per day. My blood pressure has typically been around 120/70 over the past eight months with no evident side effects. My experience with the generic form of Benicar has been very good overall."

• Lene
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 26, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "62 yr old woman. Took brand name Benicar for several years it did control my BP but I'm very nearly bald, every joint I have is painful, tinnitus....all of this after I began Benicar. My insurance will not cover brand anymore was changed to generic from Alembic Pharma last yr not as good a control as brand but still worked now can't get it & was changed in January to generic from Glenmark Pharm now my lower blood pressure number won't go below 90!"

• Irish...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 2, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I suffer from high blood pressure and take Metropole with no problems. My doctor added a second blood pressure medication. First, with Lisinopril, I had no problems except an annoying cough. Then I was switched to Losartan. When Losartan was recalled a few years ago, my doctor put me on Valsartan. I have had no side effects with Valsartan, however, It didn't bring my numbers down where he wanted them to be, so, I was prescribed Olmesartan. At first, I had no problems with Olmesartan but then I developed dizziness/vertigo, feeling out of it, and was unbalanced while walking. I stopped taking Olmesartan, and the next day I felt better. I am not sure if it is Olmesartan alone or in combination with other medication I take that causes these side effects. I will consult with my doctor for an alternative medication."

• Anonymous
• December 11, 2009

Benicar (olmesartan) for High Blood Pressure "Once accustomed to Benicar 20 mg., I love it. After trying Lisinopril for just one day, I kissed the bottle of Benicar! But best of all, my arthritis pain in my knees has gone away - an amazing bonus."

• Penny
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on olmesartan for about 2 months. Started at 20mg. BP too low, very dizzy and nauseous. Then 15 mg, same problem. Now 10mg, BP very good. Dizzy occasionally, but nauseous all the time. I see the cardiologist in a week and have to get off this drug. By the way, it was NOT the cardiologist that prescribed it. It was the primary doctor. My insurance covered this drug. I’d rather pay something than have to feel rubbish all the time."

• Oldio...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 20, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I have taken both Olmesartan (Benicar) and Losartan (generic Angiotensin II receptor antagonists) to replace earlier ACE Inhibitor drugs, which invariably caused a chronic cough for me. I went off Benicar in 2015 because my insurance designated it as non-preferred and it was extremely expensive, but I have recently discovered that it is now available as a generic. Olmesartan has given me better and more stable control of moderately elevated blood pressure than Losartan."

• SMA
• July 13, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "This drug was awful for me. The day after my first dose I started getting a cold, headache and diarrhea. I also had insomnia. The cold and the headache got worse every day. By the 3rd day my head felt like it was gonna explode! I could barely function. Not to mention I was only getting about 3 hours of sleep a night because of the insomnia. Shooting pains across the crown of my head that wrapped around to both temples. Sinus pressure up my nose and right above not eyebrows. I took myself off it it before my 4th dose. It did very little to control my bp. There has to be something better out there."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 16, 2020

For High Blood Pressure "when I was 230lbs, I felt like Olmesartin was marginal at best. I would typically have readings of about 146 / 90. I've had a recent weight increase, and even with a Atenolol supplement, i'm at a dangerous level (180 / 100). I need to get off of this and find one that works."

• TonyL...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 12, 2016

For High Blood Pressure "I've had high Bp for 20 years and controlled it with exercise, karate, but finally went to Dr with buzzing in my ears, my Bp was 260/160. Olmetec brought it down to 120/70 in a few days, after a workout my Bp is 90/60. I've been taking it for a month now and feel so relaxed, like chilled out all the time. But arms and legs feel like lead when working out and I tire real easy but I knew taking Bp meds would do this, but at 260/160, that was too risky. Many comments here I agree, sex drive goes to zero, feeling of lethargy but the drug works. I did try coversyl first and that had absolutely no affect on me."