Olmesartan Medoxomil

Common brands: Benicar, Ecotrin, Aspirin 325, Aspirin 81, Bayer Low Dose

Top reporter: Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

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35,331
Total Reports
7,546
Serious Reports
1,602
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: Moderate (4.53%)

Patient Demographics

Male
10,903
Female
16,689

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Olmesartan Medoxomil.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 SPRUE-LIKE ENTEROPATHY 3,457
8.2%
2 DIARRHOEA 2,443
5.8%
3 WEIGHT DECREASED 2,205
5.3%
4 DIZZINESS 2,083
5.0%
5 GASTROOESOPHAGEAL REFLUX DISEASE 2,076
4.9%
6 NAUSEA 2,018
4.8%
7 ACUTE KIDNEY INJURY 2,000
4.8%
8 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 1,944
4.6%
9 FATIGUE 1,664
4.0%
10 HEADACHE 1,387
3.3%
11 HAEMORRHOIDS 1,369
3.3%
12 DYSPNOEA 1,319
3.1%
13 HYPOTENSION 1,301
3.1%
14 CONSTIPATION 1,300
3.1%
15 VOMITING 1,199
2.9%
16 PAIN 1,112
2.7%
17 ASTHENIA 1,060
2.5%
18 BLOOD PRESSURE INCREASED 1,049
2.5%
19 HYPERTENSION 1,035
2.5%
20 CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE 982
2.3%
21 HIATUS HERNIA 977
2.3%
22 RENAL FAILURE 933
2.2%
23 PRURITUS 928
2.2%
24 ARTHRALGIA 909
2.2%
25 OFF LABEL USE 899
2.1%
26 MALAISE 887
2.1%
27 FALL 874
2.1%
28 LARGE INTESTINE POLYP 857
2.0%
29 COUGH 854
2.0%
30 DIVERTICULITIS 838
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.