Olmesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along 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:

• Bladder pain
• Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
• Bloody or cloudy urine
• Blurred vision
• Chest pain
• Difficult, burning, or painful urination
• Flushed, dry skin
• Frequent urge to urinate
• Fruit-like breath odor
• Increased hunger
• Increased urination
• Joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
• Lower back, side, or stomach pain
• Rapid weight gain
• Sweating
• Swelling of the feet or lower legs
• Tingling of the hands or feet
• Troubled breathing
• Unexplained weight loss
• Unusual weight gain or loss

• Swelling or puffiness of the face

• Convulsions
• Decrease in the amount of urine
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
• Rash

Some 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. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Back pain
• Body aches or pain
• Chills
• Cough
• Difficulty with breathing
• Ear congestion or pain
• Fever
• Headache
• Head congestion
• Hoarseness or other voice changes
• Loss of voice
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Sneezing
• Sore throat

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Difficulty with moving
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
• Loss of appetite
• Muscle pain or stiffness
• Pain, swelling, or redness in the joints
• Sensation of spinning
• Stomach discomfort or upset
• Weakness

• Diarrhea
• Muscle pain or stiffness
• Nervousness
• Weakness or heaviness of the legs

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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