Drug Notes

Amlodipine/olmesartan (By mouth)

Amlodipine Besylate (am-LOE-di-peen BES-i-late), Olmesartan Medoxomil (ol-me-SAR-tan me-DOX-oh-mil)

Treats high blood pressure. This medicine contains a calcium channel blocker (CCB) and an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).

Brand Name(s):

Azor

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

How to Use This Medicine:

Tablet

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.
• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Do not take this medicine together with aliskiren.
• Some medicines can affect how amlodipine/olmesartan works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:
  • Lithium, simvastatin
  • An ACE inhibitor blood pressure medicine
  • A diuretic (water pill)
  • An NSAID pain or arthritis medicine, such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen
• If you also take colesevelam, take it at least 4 hours after you take this medicine.

Warnings While Using This Medicine:

• It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, angina, or heart failure.
• This medicine may cause severe chronic diarrhea with weight loss. This could occur months to years after you start taking this medicine.
• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy.
• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine:

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Change in how much or how often you urinate, bloody or cloudy urine
• Chest pain that is worse than usual or spreads to your arms, jaw, back, or neck, trouble breathing, unusual sweating
• Fast, slow, or uneven heartbeat
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• Severe diarrhea with weight loss

If you notice other side effects that you think are caused by this medicine, tell your doctor

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

Last Updated: 1/27/2017