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Azor

Amlodipine besylate + Olmesartan medoxomil

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4.4 Effectiveness

6.4 Side Effects

5.8 Holistic Benefits

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Description | Uses & Side Effects | Warnings

The generic name of this medication are amlodipine and olmesartan and brand name is Azor.

The active ingredients of this medication are amlodipine besylate and olmesartan medoxomil. Inactive ingredients include silicified microcrystalline cellulose;
pregelatinized starch; croscarmellose sodium; magnesium stearate; polyvinyl alcohol; macrogol/polyethylene glycol 3350; titanium dioxide; talc; iron oxide yellow; and
iron oxide red.

It is manufactured by Daiichi Sankyo, Inc.,

Used in the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension.

Common Uses:

Used in the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Feeling like you might pass out;
Swelling in your hands or feet, rapid weight gain;
Fast or pounding heartbeats;
Urinating less than usual or not at all;
Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or
Chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in people with:
Allergic reactions to this medication or any of its ingredients; or amlodipine (Norvasc) or olmesartan (Benicar);
Kidney disease;
Ongoing dialysis;
Liver disease;
Congestive heart failure;
Problems like vomiting or diarrhea.

It is also not recommended in pregnant women; women who are planning on becoming pregnant; and nursing mothers.

Drug Interactions:
Heart medication;
Potassium supplements or salt substitutes;
Diuretics (water pills); or
Other medications that lower blood pressure.

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.79	6.19	2.78	33
Lisinopril	5.91	5.58	3.38	91
Azor	5.9	5.92	4.65	10
Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
Losartan Potassium	3.18	4.43	5.24	38

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Effectiveness of Azor by Condition

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High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)

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Effectiveness on "High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Azor, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	4.5%	13.6%	59.1%	18.2%	4.5%
Balance/Equilibrium	9.1%	13.6%	68.2%	9.1%	0%
Blood Pressure	4.5%	18.2%	27.3%	31.8%	18.2%
Breathing	0%	13.6%	54.5%	22.7%	9.1%
Confidence	0%	9.1%	81.8%	9.1%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	4.5%	9.1%	63.6%	22.7%	0%
Digestion	4.5%	13.6%	72.7%	9.1%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	13.6%	72.7%	13.6%	0%
Energy	4.5%	18.2%	45.5%	18.2%	13.6%
Eyesight	4.5%	9.1%	77.3%	9.1%	0%
Memory	0%	13.6%	77.3%	4.5%	4.5%
Mental Clarity	0%	9.1%	81.8%	9.1%	0%
Pain	4.5%	4.5%	68.2%	18.2%	4.5%
Patience	0%	27.3%	63.6%	9.1%	0%
Sexual Health	4.5%	13.6%	63.6%	13.6%	4.5%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	95.5%	4.5%	0%
Sleep	4.5%	18.2%	54.5%	18.2%	4.5%
Stress Level	4.5%	0%	86.4%	9.1%	0%

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Commonly Reported Azor Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Anxiety	55.6%	22.2%	22.2%	0%	0%
Asthma	95%	5%	0%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	66.7%	22.2%	11.1%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	55.6%	22.2%	11.1%	11.1%	0%
Cold Hands and/or Feet	65%	10%	10%	10%	5%
Cold Symptoms	66.7%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	11.1%
Confusion	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%
Constipation	58.3%	0%	25%	8.3%	8.3%
Depression	85.7%	14.3%	0%	0%	0%
Dizziness	61.9%	19%	14.3%	4.8%	0%
Drowsiness	76.2%	9.5%	4.8%	9.5%	0%
Fatigue	52.4%	9.5%	28.6%	0%	9.5%
Fever	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Headache	66.7%	9.5%	9.5%	9.5%	4.8%
Insomnia	57.1%	19%	9.5%	4.8%	9.5%
Irregular Heartbeat	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	52.6%	15.8%	10.5%	15.8%	5.3%
Loss of Taste	84.2%	5.3%	5.3%	0%	5.3%
Muscle Cramping	44.4%	22.2%	11.1%	11.1%	11.1%
Nausea	75%	15%	5%	5%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	77.8%	11.1%	11.1%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Slow Heartbeat	68.4%	21.1%	5.3%	5.3%	0%
Stomach Ache	88.9%	0%	11.1%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Azor Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abnormal / Vivid Dreams	80%	5%	5%	10%	0%
Change in Weight	80%	5%	5%	10%	0%
Cough	75%	10%	10%	5%	0%
Decrease in Blood Pressure	55%	5%	10%	25%	5%
Elevated Blood Sugar	95%	5%	0%	0%	0%
Gout	85%	5%	0%	10%	0%
Hair Growth	95%	5%	0%	0%	0%
Heartburn	75%	5%	5%	5%	10%
Irregular Heartbeat	91.7%	8.3%	0%	0%	0%
Kidney Damage	95%	5%	0%	0%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	45%	10%	25%	15%	5%
Reduced Libido	50%	16.7%	0%	33.3%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	75%	8.3%	0%	16.7%	0%
Stuffy Nose	60%	15%	15%	10%	0%
Swelling around the Eyes	90%	0%	10%	0%	0%
Swelling of Extremities	50%	8.3%	25%	16.7%	0%

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Episodes since taking Azor

Since taking Azor Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Auto Accident

2.9%

Fall

2.9%

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User Comments about Azor

27 Jun 2017	Finger and toe cramping after being out in the heat or exercising. When rehydrating with anything the cramps begin. Also wake up with dry mouth and congestion. Swelling of feet and ankes too. At time feel very weak and sometimes dizzy. It does lower my bp though. —Posted by KenDaShriner Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
15 Jul 2015	after starting Azor I have experienced mussel and joint pain my eyes get dry and the bottom of my feet get real sore and its painful to walk. in winter I cough a lot at bed time I am clearing my throat all the time and the back of my toung gets sore. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
17 Feb 2015	I have had side effects that I attribute to Azor. My side effects include headache, dry cough, nasal congestion, insomnia, breathlessness. If I skip my Azor for a few days my insomnia, nasal congestion, and breathlessness disappears!!! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
05 Aug 2014	Been on Azor for about 2 months. At first I thought it was working great as my BP did go down somewhat and initially no intolerable side effects. Then they began - a bad taste in my mouth constantly, more saliva (opposite from dry mouth complaints), swelling in my legs after walking. But the worst is eye problems - sudden bouts where my eyes don't adjust to bright light - and consistent, vivid dreams - not necessarily nightmares, but disturbing nonetheless. I know Azor is causing these because I have no new meds other than ones I have been taking for years. Lipitor is the only other med I've ever taken that caused me terrible nightmares. Dr said it is because it crosses the blood-brain barrier. So if you are experiencing any of these problems on Azor, it's not in your imagination. —Posted by Mizbeth Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
10 Apr 2014	My wife took it for a month, now has stopped because of severe muscle pain was she still has a month later. This drug has ruined my wife's life and by doing so mine. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use