Safely Buy Azor ( Amlodipine/Olmesartan ) from Canada Prescriptions Plus.

Indications

This product is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

Azor contains 2 medications: amlodipine and olmesartan. They both work by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Amlodipine is a calcium channel blocker and olmesartan is an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB).

Use and Dosage

Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once daily.

The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment. To reduce your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start this medication at a low dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully.

Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. It may take up to 2 weeks before you get the full benefit of this drug.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens (your blood pressure readings remain high or increase).

Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Azor: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

When you first start taking this medicine, you may have new or worsening chest pain (angina), or you could have a heart attack. Seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor right away if you have symptoms such as chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, or sweating.

Call your doctor at once if you have:

• New or worsening chest pain
• Swelling in your hands or feet, rapid weight gain
• Severe or ongoing diarrhea with weight loss
• Pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest
• A light-headed feeling, like you might pass out
• High potassium level – nausea, weakness, tingly feeling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, loss of movement

Common Azor side effects include:

• Swelling
• Dizziness
• Flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling)
• Pounding heartbeats

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

Before taking this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to either amlodipine or olmesartan or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: kidney disease, liver disease, a certain heart valve condition (aortic stenosis), dehydration, and high level of potassium in the blood.

This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you dizzier. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).

Too much sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting may cause you to feel lightheaded. Report prolonged diarrhea or vomiting to your doctor.

This product may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

Older adults may be more sensitive to the side effects of this drug, especially dizziness and change in the amount of urine (kidney problems).

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. You should not become pregnant while using this medication. Olmesartan may harm an unborn baby. If you become pregnant, talk to your doctor right away about the risks and benefits of this medication. See also the Warning section.

Amlodipine passes into breast milk. It is unknown if olmesartan passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Form and Strengths

• Azor Tablet:
  • 5/20 mg
  • 5/40 mg
  • 10/40 mg
• Amlodipine/Olmesartan Tablet:
  • 5/20 mg
  • 5/40 mg
  • 10/40 mg

FAQ

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the medicine as soon as you can but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention.

What to avoid?

If you also take colesevelam, avoid taking it for at least 4 hours after you have taken Azor.

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your doctor has told you to.

Resources:

1. https://www.drugs.com/azor.html#side-effects
2. https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-149217/azor-oral/details