Olmesartan Side Effects

Olmesartan is generally well tolerated, and the side effects are similar to placebo-treated patients. Possible side effects of olmesartan are listed below. Call your doctor for medical advice if they are severe or persist after a few days:

• Dizziness
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Flu-like symptoms
• Joint pain, stiffness, or swelling

Some of the adverse reactions of olmesartan are more serious. Call your doctor right away or seek emergency medical help if you develop:

• An allergic reaction with swelling of the face, eyes, lips, tongue, throat, hands, lower legs, ankles, or feet
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Chest pain
• Hoarseness
• Severe diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Muscle weakness

The above list may not include all the potential side effects of olmesartan. Contact your healthcare provider if your side effects are unusual or severe or they do not get better over time. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Olmesartan Overdose: In case of an overdose of olmesartan, call your doctor immediately. You can also call your local poison control center, provincial poison control center, or the national poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, fainting, and a fast or slow heartbeat.

Source: FDA