Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan Benefits & Uses

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide and 40 mg olmesartan
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide and 40 mg olmesartan

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan is used -

Moderate

Decreased potassium level in blood
Glucose Intolerance
Altered blood lipids
Hyperuricemia
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)
Bloody Urine

Mild

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Photosensitivity
Nasal congestion
Running nose
Difficulty breathing
Dizziness
Cough
Back Pain
Rhinitis
Rash
पेट दर्द

Common

Upper respiratory tract infection

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan Related Warnings

Is the use of Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan safe for pregnant women?

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan on the Kidneys?

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan on the Heart?

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan with Other Drugs

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholecalciferol (D3)

Aliskiren

Tizanidine

Moderate

Acarbose

Paracetamol,Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan

Phenylephrine

Codeine

Acetazolamide

Alfentanil

Acarbose

Ibuprofen

Prednisolone

Paracetamol,Codeine

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Low Blood Pressure
Diabetes
Asthma
Allergy
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Pancreatitis
Diabetes
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Low Blood Pressure
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan

Is this Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan habit forming or addictive?

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan does not cause addiction.

Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan

Taking Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Hydrochlorothiazide + Olmesartan as it can have severe side effects.