In this Article

• What is amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor)?
• What are the possible side effects of amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor)?
• What is the most important information I should know about amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor)?
• How should I take amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Azor)?
• What happens if I overdose (Azor)?
• What should I avoid while taking amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor)?
• What other drugs will affect amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to amlodipine (Norvasc) or olmesartan (Benicar).

To make sure you can safely take amlodipine and olmesartan, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
• liver disease;
• angina (chest pain);
• coronary artery disease;
• congestive heart failure;
• if you are 75 years or older; or
• if you have recently had a heart attack.

If you are also taking a beta-blocker (such as Betapace, Coreg, Corgard, Dutoprol, Inderal, InnoPran, Lopressor, Normodyne, Tenormin, Tenoretic, Toprol, Trandate, and others), do not suddenly stop using the beta blocker without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and less before you stop the medication completely. Stopping a beta blocker too quickly can cause serious heart problems that will not be prevented by amlodipine and olmesartan.

FDA pregnancy category D. Do not use amlodipine and olmesartan if you are pregnant. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. Amlodipine and olmesartan can cause injury or death to the unborn baby if you take the medicine during your second or third trimester. Use effective birth control while taking amlodipine and olmesartan.

It is not known whether amlodipine and olmesartan passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. You should not breast-feed while you are using amlodipine and olmesartan.

How should I take amlodipine and olmesartan (Azor)?

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.

You may take this medication with or without food.

Conditions that may cause very low blood pressure include: vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low salt diet, or taking diuretics (water pills). Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink while taking amlodipine and olmesartan. Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Your kidney function may also need to be tested. Visit your doctor regularly.

If you need kidney dialysis or surgery, tell the doctor ahead of time that you are using amlodipine and olmesartan.

Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.