Why AZOR* (Amlodipine besylate; olmesartan medoxomil ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of AZOR: satisfied (average rating score: 3.19)
(based on 48 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** AZOR
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypertension* | 18 |
| 2 | Bipolar ii disorder | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of AZOR **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dizziness* | 12 |
| 2 | Headache* | 9 |
| 3 | Swelling | 6 |
| 4 | Pruritus* | 4 |
| 5 | Euphoric mood | 4 |
| 6 | Weight increased | 4 |
| 7 | Somnolence | 4 |
| 8 | Myalgia | 3 |
| 9 | Palpitations | 3 |
| 10 | Flushing* | 3 |
| 11 | Alopecia | 3 |
| 12 | Drug ineffective* | 3 |
| 13 | Pain | 3 |
| 14 | Dyspnoea | 3 |
| 15 | Burning sensation | 3 |
| 16 | Weight decreased | 3 |
| 17 | Chest discomfort | 2 |
| 18 | Oedema | 2 |
| 19 | Back pain | 2 |
| 20 | Fatigue* | 2 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for AZOR
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Amlodipine besylate; olmesartan medoxomil (Azor)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com