Uses of Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan

The combination of Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan is used to manage hypertension (high blood pressure) when treatment with single agents is not effective. 

Therapeutic Category

Amlodipine: Calcium channel blockers

Hydrochlorothiazide: Thiazide diuretics

Olmesartan: Angiotensin-II receptor blockers

How Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan works

Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan relaxes your blood vessels and improves blood flow across them. It also reduces thickness of the blood by removing excess fluids from the body in the form of urine. Together they reduce the strain on the heart and help the heart to pump blood more smoothly with less pressure.

Common side effects of Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan

• low blood pressure
• swelling of ankles and legs (edema)
• headache, dizziness
• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, constipation, diarrhea, indigestion
• sleepiness or lack of sleep
• abnormal heartbeat (fast or slow)
• muscle cramps
• chest pain, back pain, joint pain
• cough, sore throat, sinus infections, nasal congestion
• high blood potassium levels
• low blood sugar levels
• urinary tract infections
• increased blood cholesterol levels
• increased uric acid levels in blood

When to consult your doctor

Consult your doctor if you experience:

• chest pain, shortness of breath
• inflammation of pancreas (causing severe stomach pain that radiates to the back side of the body)
• skin rashes or lesions
• eye pain or decrease in vision
• orthostatic hypotension (dizziness while standing up from sitting or lying position)
• severe chronic diarrhea with weight loss
• signs of kidney problems (such as edema, tiredness, bloody urine)

Health Tips for Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan

• Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan can be taken with or without food. Strictly follow the dosing schedule as instructed by your doctor to achieve better results. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor
• Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan may make you feel dizzy while standing up suddenly or changing positions. Therefore, do not drive or operate any heavy tools or machines as a precaution. Also, avoid drinking alcohol as it might make you feel dizzier and drowsier
• During treatment with Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan your doctor will constantly monitor your kidney functions, blood pressure, electrolyte levels and blood sugar levels to avoid the risk of unwanted side effects, therefore regularly perform all diagnostic tests recommended by your doctor without fail
• While taking Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan, avoid drinking grapefruit juice or going for a low-salt diet, as it may further reduce your blood pressure. Consult your doctor for the best diet that can suit your health condition
• Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan may cause frequent urination. Therefore, it is advised to take this medicine at least 5 hours before bedtime to avoid the urge at night to urinate
• Before taking Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan, inform your doctor if you have any liver or kidney problems, diabetes, high blood cholesterol levels, dehydration due to excessive vomiting or diarrhea as a precaution
• Do not take Amlodipine+Hydrochlorothiazide+Olmesartan if you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or planning to have a baby or breastfeeding without consulting your doctor