Olmesartan (Systemic)
Brand Names : Benicar
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine
may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may
occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with
your doctor immediately
if any of the following side effects occur:
Rare
Bladder pain; bloody or cloudy urine; difficult, burning, or painful urination; fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse; frequent urge to urinate; joint pain,
stiffness, or swelling; large amount of fat in the
blood; lower back, side, or stomach pain; swelling of feet or lower legs
Symptoms of Overdose
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following
symptoms of overdose occur
Blurred vision; chest pain or discomfort; confusion; dizziness,
faintness, or lightheadedness; fast, pounding, slow,
or irregular heartbeat or pulse; shortness of breath; sweating; unusual tiredness
or weakness
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical
attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts
to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side
effects continue or are bothersome.
Less common
Abdominal pain; back pain; blurred vision; body aches or pain; diarrhea; dizziness; dry mouth; fatigue; flushed, dry skin; fruit-like breath odor; general feeling of discomfort or illness; increased hunger; increased thirst; increased urination; loss of appetite; muscle aches and pains; nausea; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones; shivering; sweating; tender, swollen glands in neck; troubled
breathing; trouble sleeping; trouble in swallowing; unexplained weight loss; vomiting
Rare
Acid or sour stomach; belching; bloating or swelling of face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet; chest pain; difficulty
in moving; feeling of constant movement of self or
surroundings; heartburn; indigestion; muscle pains or stiffness; nausea; rash; rapid weight gain; sensation of spinning; skeletal pain; sleeplessness; stomach pain; swelling or puffiness
of face; tingling of hands or feet; unusual weight gain or loss
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
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