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The quarterly trend chart illustrates changing levels of adverse events over time. Results from both the FDA Adverse Event Database (FAERS) and adverse events extracted from social media by Druginformer are plotted side-by-side for easy comparison.
The proportion of people completing user reviews who complained about a side effect.
The proportion of social media adverse event complaints for each adverse event type.
The proportion of FAERS (FDA) adverse event complaints for each adverse event type.
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* DrugInformer calculates alarm using a proprietary algorithm. Alarm should not be taken as an ofiicial signal from the FDA or other regulatory entity.
Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Diabetes, Memory impairment, Frustration, Amnesia, Dementia alzheimer's type
Posted By Anonymous in fdb.rxlist.com on October 15, 2015 @ 12:00 am
“I am diabetic and my physician prescribed it as a preventative for high blood pressure, although it has never been high. Almost immediately after starting it my family started getting very frustrated ...”
Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Sinusitis, Gout, Cough, Gastrooesophageal reflux disease, Somnolence
Posted By Anonymous in askapatient.com on September 19, 2015 @ 12:00 am
“Side Effects: Ringing in my right ear. Sinus congestion and a really bad cough. Could not keep an erection. Gout from high uric acid. Gerd. So tired all the time that I have to take a nap every after...”
Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Dizziness, Somnolence
Posted By Anonymous in askapatient.com on September 8, 2015 @ 12:00 am
“Side Effects: Dizziness, drowsy and very sleepy ”
Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Headache, Fatigue, Feeling jittery, Vomiting, Dyspepsia
Posted By Anonymous in askapatient.com on August 3, 2015 @ 12:00 am
“Side Effects: Feeling jittery, upset stomach with vomiting. Headache, tired, absolutely no energy. Visiting my family dr later this week to confirm if I should continue.Blood pressure down...”
Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Weight increased, Tinnitus, Alopecia, Discomfort, Muscular weakness, Paraesthesia
Posted By Anonymous in askapatient.com on July 31, 2015 @ 12:00 am
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Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Burning sensation, Hypoaesthesia, Diarrhoea, Muscle spasms, Paraesthesia
Posted By Anonymous in askapatient.com on July 25, 2015 @ 12:00 am
“... like leg cramps, diarrhea, etc. since the medicine was started but, at that time, could not relate it to Benicar. About four months before, sensation of numbness, tingling, burning on the scalp, face,...”
Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Arthralgia, Fatigue, Mood altered
Posted By Dizzylr in fdb.rxlist.com on July 13, 2015 @ 12:00 am
“... this medication. Yes, it did control my BP. I have a long list of side effects that are to may to list here. Extreme fatigue and breathing issues are my latest problem. My joints ache and I feel l...”
Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Malaise, Abdominal discomfort, Abdominal distension, Gastrooesophageal reflux disease, Muscle atrophy
Posted By Anonymous in askapatient.com on July 7, 2015 @ 12:00 am
“... (from BPs as high as 210/120 reducing them to normotensive readings averaging 120/65) unfortunately I experienced side effects such as GERD, abdominal discomfort/bloating and malaise. Since the ARB cl...”
Druginformer Identified Side Effects: Dizziness, Pruritus, Muscular weakness, Somnolence
Posted By Anonymous in askapatient.com on July 7, 2015 @ 12:00 am
“Side Effects: Weakness, fatigue, dizziness, itching ”
Druginformer Identified Side Effects: None
Posted By Anonymous in askapatient.com on June 10, 2015 @ 12:00 am
“Side Effects: None Only hbp med that didn't cause swelling”
* Warning: The facts and figures contained in these reports are accurate to the best of our capability; however, our metrics are only meant to augment your medical knowledge, and should never be used as the sole basis for selecting a new medication. As with any medical decision, be sure to work with your doctor to ensure the best choices are made for your condition.
* About FAERS: The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) is used by FDA for activities such as looking for new safety concerns that might be related to a marketed product, evaluating a manufacturer's compliance to reporting regulations and responding to outside requests for information. Reporting of adverse events is a voluntary process, and not every report is sent to FDA and entered into FAERS. The FAERS database may contain duplicate reports, the report quality is variable, and many factors may influence reporting (e.g., media attention, length of time a drug is marketed, market share). For these reasons, FAERS case reports cannot be used to calculate incidence or estimates of risk for a particular product or compare risks between products.
User Voices
The following are comments from users that experienced side effects while taking Olmesartan Medoxomil
Sleep Disorder
“Side Effects: none -- i was warned that many blood pressure medications have bothersome side-effects including lowered libido, sleep disturbances etc. i suffered no change in any physiological sympt...”
Source: Benicar HCT (Olmesartan / Hydrochlorot...
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What is this?Burning Sensation
“Side Effects: Severe rectal pain, beginning around 4 weeks into the treatment. At first there was burning , after bowel movements, then increased to severe burning all the time, then to pain, and fina...”
Source: Benicar HCT (Olmesartan / Hydrochlorot...
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What is this?Pain
“... beginning around 4 weeks into the treatment. At first there was burning, after bowel movements, then increased to severe burning all the time, then to pain , and finally severe pain (could not sit or l...”
Source: Benicar HCT (Olmesartan / Hydrochlorot...
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