Olmesartan (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:

• Body aches or pain
• Blood in the urine
• Chills
• Cough or cough producing mucus
• Difficulty with breathing
• Ear congestion
• Fever
• Headache
• Loss of voice
• Nasal congestion
• Runny nose
• Shortness of breath
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Tightness in the chest
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Wheezing

• Bladder pain
• Bloody or cloudy urine
• Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet
• Chest pain
• 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 the feet or lower legs

• Dark-colored urine
• Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• Muscle cramps or spasms
• Muscle pain or stiffness

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Blurred vision
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Confusion
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness
• Sweating

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:

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Back pain
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• 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 the eyes and cheekbones
• Shivering
• Tender, swollen glands in the neck
• Trouble sleeping
• Trouble with swallowing
• Troubled breathing
• Unexplained weight loss
• Vomiting

• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Difficulty with moving
• Feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Rash
• Rapid weight gain
• Sensation of spinning
• Sleeplessness
• Swelling or puffiness of the face
• Tingling of the hands or feet
• Unusual weight gain or loss

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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